William Baude

William Baude is an assistant professor of law at the University of Chicago, where he teaches courses on federal courts and constitutional law. He has worked as a law clerk for Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. on the United States Supreme Court and for Michael W. McConnell, who was then a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit. He has also worked as a fellow at the Stanford Constitutional Law Center and as a lawyer in Washington. His scholarship has appeared in many law journals, including the Yale Law Journal and the Stanford Law Review, and he has published numerous articles on law for a general audience.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/column/william-baude

82%

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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

50%

Examples:

  • William Baude has worked as a law clerk for Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. on the United States Supreme Court and for Michael W. McConnell, who was then a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • William Baude worked as a lawyer in Washington, which could potentially raise conflicts of interest in his reporting on legal matters related to the capital.

Contradictions

50%

Examples:

  • The article states that the doctrine of standing can be used to block right-wing lawsuits, but it doesn't provide examples or evidence to support this claim.

Deceptions

95%

Examples:

  • The article implies that the Supreme Court's decisions are not ideologically driven, but it doesn't provide a comprehensive analysis of the court's history and rulings.

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Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024 Former President Trump's legal team has requested a pause in the ongoing classified documents case, citing the recent US Supreme Court decision granting presidents substantial immunity for official acts. Trump argues that his decision to transmit classified documents should be treated as an official act and seeks to halt proceedings except those dealing with gag orders. The ruling could impact other investigations and cases against Trump, with the Justice Department considering an appeal.