“Democracy is winning in the courts.”

This is a summary of an article by Amber Phillips in The Washington Post.

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In the past week, democracy advocates have scored significant wins against President Trump’s authoritarian moves in the courts. Key victories include:

1. Military Use in LA: A judge ruled Trump violated the law by using troops for police-like duties during protests, citing the Posse Comitatus Act.

2. Utah Gerrymandering: A judge ordered the redraw of Utah's gerrymandered congressional maps, which could give Democrats a new seat, showing that gerrymandering overreach can backfire.

3. Mail-In Voting in Pennsylvania: A court ruled that Pennsylvania can’t discard ballots with minor date errors, protecting voters’ rights and striking down a law deemed unconstitutional.

4. Lawsuit Against Judges in Maryland: A judge dismissed Trump’s attempt to sue federal judges in Maryland over deportation cases, calling it dangerous to democracy.

5. D.C. Arrests: In Washington D.C., judges and jurors are pushing back against the Trump administration’s handling of arrests, calling out illegal searches and mistreatment.

These rulings are part of a broader trend where the judicial system is standing up to Trump’s efforts to expand executive power, although the future remains uncertain, especially if the cases reach the Supreme Court.