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Author: Layla Johnson

Layla Johnson, a legal affairs correspondent for Reuters, specializes in federal judiciary matters and Supreme Court decisions. A graduate of Howard University School of Law, Layla’s work often explores the intersection of law and social justice. Her investigative report, "Justice in Balance," revealed sentencing disparities in D.C. courts, sparking widespread conversation and calls for reform.
Barrett and Chief Justice Roberts vs Democracy
Good Government / Legal and Judicial

Barrett and Chief Justice Roberts vs Democracy

Layla Johnsonby Layla JohnsonJanuary 10, 2025January 10, 20250

The Role of Amy Coney Barrett and Chief Justice Roberts in Ending Democracy Judicial Actions Undermining Trust The actions of Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney …

Gender Policy Council
Domestic Policy / Legal and Judicial

Gender Policy Council

Layla Johnsonby Layla JohnsonDecember 18, 2024December 18, 20240

Why the Gender Policy Council (GPC) Should Be Abolished A Case for Promoting Life and Strengthening Families The Gender Policy Council (GPC) was created under …

The Office of White House Counsel
Good Government / Legal and Judicial

The Office of White House Counsel

Layla Johnsonby Layla JohnsonDecember 18, 2024December 18, 20240

The Office of White House Counsel A Populist-Libertarian Perspective The Office of White House Counsel is a vital component of the executive branch, providing legal …

Blanket Preemptive Pardons
Good Government / Legal and Judicial

Blanket Preemptive Pardons

Layla Johnsonby Layla JohnsonDecember 18, 2024December 18, 20240

The Case for Blanket Preemptive Pardons A Symptom of Political Decay The notion of blanket preemptive pardons is both unprecedented and deeply revealing. It suggests …

The Air Force Academy
Legal and Judicial / National Security

The Air Force Academy

Layla Johnsonby Layla JohnsonDecember 13, 2024December 18, 20240

The U.S. Air Force Academy Should Be Based on Merit A Call for Excellence and Equality The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) holds a …

Investigate “Lawfare” and Enforce Accountability to Protect the Justice System
Legal and Judicial

Investigate “Lawfare” and Enforce Accountability to Protect the Justice System

Layla Johnsonby Layla JohnsonDecember 10, 2024December 18, 20240

Unmasking Legal Manipulation: How Lawfare Threatens Justice and Democracy Restoring Integrity to the Legal System: Investigating and Addressing Partisan Abuse Introduction The concept of “lawfare” …

Why Trump Should Launch Investigations
Good Government / Immigration / Legal and Judicial

Why Trump Should Launch Investigations

Layla Johnsonby Layla JohnsonDecember 7, 2024December 18, 20240

Unveiling the Shadow Government: Why Trump Should Launch Investigations to Protect Democracy A Call for Accountability Amid Allegations of Coordinated Efforts to Undermine Trump and …

National Public Health Emergency on Fentanyl and Opioids
Legal and Judicial

National Public Health Emergency on Fentanyl and Opioids

Layla Johnsonby Layla JohnsonDecember 7, 2024December 18, 20240

POTUS Should Expand the National Public Health Emergency on Fentanyl and Opioids Introduction The opioid epidemic continues to devastate the United States, claiming lives, tearing …

The Unprecedented Pardon of Hunter Biden
Legal and Judicial

The Unprecedented Pardon of Hunter Biden

Layla Johnsonby Layla JohnsonDecember 5, 2024December 18, 20240

The Unprecedented Pardon of Hunter Biden A Test of Justice and Presidential Authority President Joe Biden’s decision to issue a full and unconditional pardon for …

The 51 Officials Who Signed the Hunter Biden Letter
Legal and Judicial / National Security

The 51 Officials Who Signed the Hunter Biden Letter

Layla Johnsonby Layla JohnsonDecember 5, 2024December 18, 20240

Revoke the Security Clearances of the 51 Officials Who Signed the Hunter Biden Letter Unveiling the Truth: Holding Intelligence Officials Accountable for Misleading Claims Restoring …

Biden’s Pardon of Hunter
Legal and Judicial / News

Biden’s Pardon of Hunter

Layla Johnsonby Layla JohnsonDecember 4, 2024December 18, 20240

Biden’s Pardon of Hunter: Cementing a Legacy of Controversy and Corruption A Pledge Broken: From Non-Interference to Unprecedented Clemency President Joe Biden’s recent decision to …

Why the Speaker of the House Should Form a Select Committee on Truth and Reconciliation
Good Government / Legal and Judicial

Why the Speaker of the House Should Form a Select Committee on Truth and Reconciliation

Layla Johnsonby Layla JohnsonDecember 4, 2024December 18, 20240

If Biden Grants Blanket Pardons: Why the Speaker of the House Should Form a Select Committee on Truth and Reconciliation and Hold Hearings Outside the …

European Influence on U.S. AI Policy
Economy / International / Legal and Judicial

European Influence on U.S. AI Policy

Layla Johnsonby Layla JohnsonDecember 3, 2024December 18, 20240

Cruz is Right on EU and AI Interference Senator Ted Cruz’s recent call for an investigation into foreign influence on U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) policy …

DOGE Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security
Government Spending / Legal and Judicial / National Security

DOGE Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security

Layla Johnsonby Layla JohnsonOctober 26, 20240

DOGE Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): Efficiency, Relevance, and Alternatives The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a vast and complex federal …

DOGE Analysis of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Economy / Government Spending / Legal and Judicial

DOGE Analysis of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Layla Johnsonby Layla JohnsonSeptember 26, 20240

DOGE Analysis of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Purpose of the Agency The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency responsible for …

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