Devan Cole,
Devan Cole Writer, CNN Politics Devan Cole is a writer for CNN Politics, covering the Supreme Court, lower federal courts and the Justice Department. Latest Devan Cole is a writer for CNN Politics, covering the Supreme Court, lower federal courts and the Justice Department. Cole was previously a breaking news writer for CNN, covering all things Washington and hot-button issues percolating across the country, including legal battles over LGBTQ rights and conservative efforts to restrict care for trans youth. Prior to that, he worked as a news associate in CNN’s Washington bureau where he assisted the assignment and live desk. A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Cole graduated from The George Washington University with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication.
Biography:
https://www.cnn.com/profiles/devan-cole
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
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Examples:
- ]The court's laser-like focus on the history of this single restriction misses the forest for the trees[
- Thomas dived deeply into pre-colonial English history and found that parliament...did not micromanage every aspect of the king's finances.
- We see no evidence that the common law afforded protection to a person seeking a trademark of another living person's name.
Conflicts of Interest
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Examples:
- ]The court's laser-like focus on the history of this single restriction misses the forest for the trees[
- Thomas dived deeply into pre-colonial English history and found that parliament...did not micromanage every aspect of the king's finances.
- We see no evidence that the common law afforded protection to a person seeking a trademark of another living person's name.
Contradictions
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Examples:
- Texas solicitor general Aaron Nielson said that when designing the law, lawmakers sought to go 'up to the line' in terms of what Supreme Court precedent allows states to do. But, Nielson added: 'Now, to be fair, maybe Texas went too far.'
- The law makes entering Texas illegally a state crime and allows state judges to order immigrants to be deported.
- The title of this article, 'Maybe Texas went too far with immigration law', suggests that Devan Cole and Tierney Sneed are presenting a balanced view on the issue. However, upon reading the body of the article, it becomes clear that they have taken a biased stance against SB4.
Deceptions
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Examples:
- Devan Cole and Tierney Sneed claim in their analysis that state legislators may have gone too far with their immigration law when they passed SB4 last year. This statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article and appears to be an attempt to manipulate public opinion rather than accurately reporting on events.
Recent Articles
Justice Amy Coney Barrett Challenges Justice Clarence Thomas on the Use of History in Supreme Court Decisions
Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024Justice Amy Coney Barrett's recent dissents challenge Justice Clarence Thomas' reliance on historical evidence in Supreme Court decisions, potentially signaling a rift among originalists. In a trademark case, Barrett argued for generally applicable principles instead of relying solely on history. The disagreement between the two justices could lead to varying outcomes and implications for future cases. 
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Trademark for 'Trump Too Small': A Balance Between Free Speech and Trademark Law
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024The Supreme Court unanimously denied a California lawyer's attempt to trademark 'Trump Too Small' for merchandise criticizing former President Donald Trump, upholding the USPTO's denial due to a law prohibiting trademarks using living people's names without consent. The court emphasized the long-standing tradition of individuals controlling trademark-related protections of their names, with Justice Clarence Thomas writing the majority opinion and Justice Amy Coney Barrett concurring. 
AG Merrick Garland Denies Involvement in Trump's Manhattan Prosecution: Upholds Rule of Law Amidst Republican Claims
Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024Attorney General Merrick Garland testified before the House Judiciary Committee on June 4, 2024, denying involvement in Trump's Manhattan criminal prosecution and emphasizing the Justice Department's commitment to upholding the rule of law amidst baseless claims and threats. 
Georgia Court of Appeals to Review Trump's Bid to Disqualify Fani Willis from Election Interference Case
Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024The Georgia Court of Appeals will review former President Trump's appeal to disqualify Fani Willis, the Fulton County District Attorney, from his criminal election interference case due to allegations of a romantic relationship and financial improprieties. The legal proceedings against Trump stem from allegations that he attempted to overturn Georgia's election results in the 2020 presidential race. Texas Solicitor General Admits SB4 May Have Gone Too Far in Terms of Immigration Authority Allowed by US Supreme Court
Broke On: Wednesday, 03 April 2024In 2017, Texas passed SB4 which criminalized entering the state illegally and allowed judges to order deportation. The law was challenged by several organizations including the ACLU who argued it exceeded federal immigration authority. On April 3rd, 2024, a hearing before the fifth US circuit court of appeals revealed that SB4 may have gone too far in terms of immigration authority allowed by the US Supreme Court. The court has paused the law while examining its legality. 
Texas Allowed to Enforce Controversial Immigration Law, Setting Precedent for Other States
Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024The Supreme Court has allowed Texas to immediately enforce a controversial immigration law that allows state officials to arrest and detain people they suspect of entering the country illegally. This decision sets a precedent that could encourage other states to follow suit, with significant implications for immigration policy in Texas and beyond.
