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Mick Clifford: US Supreme Court ruling a severe indictment of principles of liberal democracy
At an early stage they come for the judges. Whenever an individual or group attempts to undermine basic tenets of liberal democracy in favour of autocratic rule, an independent judiciary is an early target. Through threats or action it is conveyed to those …