Supreme Court rules unanimous juries required in serious crimes
The court held that the Sixth Amendment requires unanimous verdicts in state as well as federal prosecutions. It urged retroactivity for the Ramos decision, with disputes over how many new trials might follow. <|> The article discusses Evangelisto Ramos, Thedrick Edwards, and potential retroactive applications of the ruling to nonunanimous Louisiana verdicts.
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Trump risks emboldening the Taliban in Afghanistan policy shift
Trudy Rubin argues that President Trump’s plan to cut U S troops in Afghanistan to 2500 before leaving office risks empowering the Taliban, undermining peace talks, heightening regional instability, and threatening Afghan women’s rights. She contrasts with Biden’s pledge to end forever wars and urges a calibrated mission with local partners to deter extremist resurgence.
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Supreme Court clash over church closures and open businesses
Noah Feldman analyzes the Supreme Court ruling that religious institutions cannot face tighter COVID rules than other groups, highlighting a liberal religious divide over whether churches should stay closed while liquor stores and bike shops remain open. He notes the shift toward religion receiving favored status and contrasts secular and religious worldviews with calls for mutual respect as the pandemic response evolves.
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