Outside the Beltway

Donald Trump is continuing to up the ante in his rhetorical war against one of America’s most fundamental freedoms.

And even moreso when they are consciously created by the winner.

Reversing an Obama Era position, the Justice Department has rescinded a legal interpretation that purported to apply previously adopted civil rights laws to transgender individuals.

The District of Columbia has decided not to risk an appeal of a lower court ruling striking down its restrictive concealed-carry law.

After Sunday’s referendum, the government of Catalonia says it may declare independence from Spain as early as Monday. However, it’s likely to be a completely meaningless act.

The Supreme Court appears split on the question of whether or not partisan Gerrymandering is unconstitutional.

Stephen Paddock’s crime was clearly terrorizing, and will impact the lives of survivors, families, first responders in many ways for a long time. Based on the currently available evidence, though, the Las Vegas shooting was not “terrorism.”

Catalonia voted overwhelmingly for independence from Spain, but it’s not at all clear that the vote will amount to anything.

A gunman opened fire on a crowd of over 20,000 people in Las Vegas, and the results have been predictably horrific.

Previewing the next term of the Supreme Court, which starts today.

Catalonia’s independence referendum is one day away, and nobody seems to know what to expect.

In its upcoming term, the Supreme Court will hear a case that is likely to have a significant impact on the powers of public-sector unions.

A Federal Appeals Court has declined to review a panel decision striking down the District of Columbia’s restrictive concealed-carry law.

With his sentencing, the strange, strange saga of Anthony Weiner has come to an end. What a strange and wild ride it has been.

In President Trump’s mind, American citizens exercising their First Amendment rights are “sons of bitches” who should be fired for exercising their rights.

As the date for Catalonia’s disputed independence referendum nears, tensions are rising between Madrid and Barcelona.

The Trump Administration has been hit with two new lawsuits over the President’s decision to end the DACA program.

Special counsel Robert Mueller could be looking to “flip” Paul Manafort, giving President Trump and those close to him something new to worry about.

A Federal Judge has blocked enforcement of a Dept. of Justice policy purporting to block funding to so-called ‘sanctuary cities.’

The Senate appears ready to get rid of another procedural move designed to block judicial nominees.

Once again, Congress is abdicating its Constitutional responsibilities.

Arguments advanced by those advocating a bill that would prevent Americans from participating in a boycott of Israel would not violate the First Amendment appear to be without merit.

At some point, it will be time to move on.

The University of California has joined the list of Plaintiffs suing the Trump Administration over its decision to end DACA.

In less than a month, voters in the Catalan region of Spain will be voting whether to remain part of Spain or assert independence.

Despite pleas from conservative lawmakers, the Dept. of Justice will not reopen the case against former I.R.S. official Lois Lerner.

Once again, the National Football League sees its disciplinary and appeal process criticized by a Federal Judge.

The Trump Administration has suffered another Court defeat related to the President’s Muslim Travel Ban.

As expected, a group of Democratic states is suing the Trump Administration over the decision to end the DACA program.

Several Democratic Attorneys General are threatening to sue the Trump Administration over the decision to end DACA, but their legal arguments appear to be especially weak.

As Congress heads back to work, a corruption trial in New Jersey could have big implications for what happens on Capitol Hill.

A Nurse in Utah stood up for her patient’s rights, and was harassed by the police for her efforts.

The NFLPA alleges “egregious violations of legal due process” in the Ezekiel Elliot suspension.

A Federal Appeals Court has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Gary Johnson and Jill Stein regarding their exclusion from Presidential debates.

Sarah Palin’s lawsuit against The New York Times suffers a significant setback.

President Trump’s effort to ban transgender Americans from serving in the military faces two new legal challenges.

The pardoning of Joe Arpaio was distasteful and an affront to the Rule of Law, but it was completely within the powers of the President and should not be a ground for impeachment.

President Trump’s attempts to interfere in the administration of justice go beyond the Russia investigation.

Not surprisingly, the District of Columbia is seeking review of last month’s decision on its concealed-carry law by the full Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

The problematic nature of Arpaio’s tenure goes beyond just his contempt charge.

The president has abrogated his duty to “take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed.”

Texas suffers another legal setback in its effort to pass a Voter ID law.

At least thirteen dead in an apparent terrorist attack in Spain.

Yes, even Nazis must have their rights to peaceful speech and assembly protected.