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There are laws against Supreme Court justices accepting certain gifts, but no way to enforce them
SCOTUS
There are laws against Supreme Court justices accepting certain gifts, but no way to enforce them
Clarence Thomas may have broken the law by accepting valuable gifts. But the federal gift law is unenforceable for Supreme Court justices.
Donald Trump
Trump NY indictment: couldn’t pardon self if elected POTUS in 2024
Presidents have broad powers when it comes to pardons for federal crimes. Trump’s indictment was for state crimes.
National
No, Bill Clinton did not pay Paula Jones ‘hush money'
Clinton paid Jones an $850,000 legal settlement following her civil suit, years after she had already publicly accused him of sexual harrassment.
Government
Congress can’t charge someone with a crime
Congress can conduct investigations, but whether to actually prosecute is up to the Department of Justice.
Government
No, Congress can’t charge people with crimes
Congress can conduct investigations, but whether to actually prosecute is up to the Department of Justice.
Government
Respect for Marriage Act doesn’t revoke tax-exempt status for churches against same-sex marriage
The Respect for Marriage Act explicitly says the IRS cannot revoke churches’ tax-exempt status if they don’t allow same-sex marriages, contrary to online claims.
National
No, the Respect for Marriage Act doesn’t legalize same-sex marriage in all 50 states
The Respect for Marriage Act ensures marriage is recognized federally, regardless of sex, race or ethnicity. Here is what the law does and doesn’t do.
Travel
Yes, TSA can mandate masks on planes and trains after legal challenge
The Supreme Court let a ruling stand that gives the TSA authority to require mask-wearing on planes, trains and other forms of public transportation.
Education
Yes, University of Idaho told staff they could be fired and charged for promoting abortion, contraception
The University of Idaho is urging staff members to “remain neutral” in discussions about abortion and avoid promoting contraception in response to state laws.
Government
States with restrictions or bans on abortion, or those that are expected to enact them, don't guarantee paid leave for all residents
The VERIFY team fact checks a viral meme comparing the impact state abortion bans could have on paid family leave.
Government
No, state abortion bans are not considered forced pregnancy, an international crime against humanity
Are state abortion bans considered forced pregnancy, an international crime against humanity? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
SCOTUS
There are laws against Supreme Court justices accepting certain gifts, but no way to enforce them
Clarence Thomas may have broken the law by accepting valuable gifts. But the federal gift law is unenforceable for Supreme Court justices.
Donald Trump
Trump NY indictment: couldn’t pardon self if elected POTUS in 2024
Presidents have broad powers when it comes to pardons for federal crimes. Trump’s indictment was for state crimes.
National
No, Bill Clinton did not pay Paula Jones ‘hush money'
Clinton paid Jones an $850,000 legal settlement following her civil suit, years after she had already publicly accused him of sexual harrassment.
Government
Congress can’t charge someone with a crime
Congress can conduct investigations, but whether to actually prosecute is up to the Department of Justice.
Government
No, Congress can’t charge people with crimes
Congress can conduct investigations, but whether to actually prosecute is up to the Department of Justice.
Government
Respect for Marriage Act doesn’t revoke tax-exempt status for churches against same-sex marriage
The Respect for Marriage Act explicitly says the IRS cannot revoke churches’ tax-exempt status if they don’t allow same-sex marriages, contrary to online claims.
National
No, the Respect for Marriage Act doesn’t legalize same-sex marriage in all 50 states
The Respect for Marriage Act ensures marriage is recognized federally, regardless of sex, race or ethnicity. Here is what the law does and doesn’t do.
Travel
Yes, TSA can mandate masks on planes and trains after legal challenge
The Supreme Court let a ruling stand that gives the TSA authority to require mask-wearing on planes, trains and other forms of public transportation.
Education
Yes, University of Idaho told staff they could be fired and charged for promoting abortion, contraception
The University of Idaho is urging staff members to “remain neutral” in discussions about abortion and avoid promoting contraception in response to state laws.
Government
States with restrictions or bans on abortion, or those that are expected to enact them, don't guarantee paid leave for all residents
The VERIFY team fact checks a viral meme comparing the impact state abortion bans could have on paid family leave.
Government
No, state abortion bans are not considered forced pregnancy, an international crime against humanity
Are state abortion bans considered forced pregnancy, an international crime against humanity? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
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