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US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Showdown at the Institute of Peace

Elon Musk's team and government officials orchestrated a controversial takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace, raising constitutional law concerns.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Trump Admin Demands SCOTUS Teach Uppity Trial Judges A Lesson ... By Un-Personing Babies - Above the Law

The Trump administration's recent petition illustrates hypocrisy regarding judicial overreach after years of pursuing nationwide injunctions.
The rise of universal injunctions challenges the Executive Branch's ability to enact actions constitutionally.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

How Trump Is Trying to Consolidate Power Over Courts, Congress and More

Trump's second term is characterized by attempts to consolidate power across multiple governmental branches.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

How Trump Is Trying to Consolidate Power Over Courts, Congress and More

President Trump is consolidating power across branches of government, focusing on an expansive interpretation of executive authority during his second term.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Federal Watchdog Reveals Dozens of Inquiries Into Trump's Withholding of Funds

The GAO is investigating if the Trump administration illegally withheld congressionally approved funds, raising potential constitutional issues.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Judge Draws Trump's Ire Over Ruling to Stop Deportation Flights

Judge Boasberg faces a constitutional crisis as the Trump administration defies court orders on migrant deportations.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Showdown at the Institute of Peace

Elon Musk's team and government officials orchestrated a controversial takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace, raising constitutional law concerns.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Trump Admin Demands SCOTUS Teach Uppity Trial Judges A Lesson ... By Un-Personing Babies - Above the Law

The Trump administration's recent petition illustrates hypocrisy regarding judicial overreach after years of pursuing nationwide injunctions.
The rise of universal injunctions challenges the Executive Branch's ability to enact actions constitutionally.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

How Trump Is Trying to Consolidate Power Over Courts, Congress and More

Trump's second term is characterized by attempts to consolidate power across multiple governmental branches.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

How Trump Is Trying to Consolidate Power Over Courts, Congress and More

President Trump is consolidating power across branches of government, focusing on an expansive interpretation of executive authority during his second term.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Federal Watchdog Reveals Dozens of Inquiries Into Trump's Withholding of Funds

The GAO is investigating if the Trump administration illegally withheld congressionally approved funds, raising potential constitutional issues.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Judge Draws Trump's Ire Over Ruling to Stop Deportation Flights

Judge Boasberg faces a constitutional crisis as the Trump administration defies court orders on migrant deportations.
more#trump-administration
#social-media
Privacy technologies
fromMashable
3 days ago

Federal judge: A social media ban for kids under 14 is unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled Florida's law restricting social media access for kids under 14 is likely unconstitutional.
Privacy technologies
fromMashable
3 days ago

Federal judge: A social media ban for kids under 14 is unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled Florida's law restricting social media access for kids under 14 is likely unconstitutional.
more#social-media
#legal-ethics
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Exasperated Judge Smacks Down Trump Executive Order by Dropping 26 Exclamation Marks in Ruling

A federal judge ruled against Trump's executive orders targeting law firms, emphasizing the constitutional guarantees of judicial independence.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Exasperated Judge Smacks Down Trump Executive Order by Dropping 26 Exclamation Marks in Ruling

A federal judge ruled against Trump's executive orders targeting law firms, emphasizing the constitutional guarantees of judicial independence.
more#legal-ethics
#aclu
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

ACLU Sues Sonoma County Over Drone Use, Could SF Be Next?

The ACLU is suing Sonoma County over drone surveillance, arguing it violates privacy and constitutional rights.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Boston food

Quincy residents sue to stop installation of patron saint statues at public safety building

San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

ACLU Sues Sonoma County Over Drone Use, Could SF Be Next?

The ACLU is suing Sonoma County over drone surveillance, arguing it violates privacy and constitutional rights.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Boston food

Quincy residents sue to stop installation of patron saint statues at public safety building

more#aclu
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Brad Schimel, a Trump Loyalist, Aims to Flip Wisconsin's Supreme Court

Judge Schimel defends Trump despite controversial comments, aiming to restore conservative court majority in Wisconsin.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Trump says he's considering ways to serve a third term as president

Trump hints at exploring ways to breach the 22nd Amendment for a third presidential term.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

US judge overturns Trump order targeting major law firm Jenner & Block

A US judge overturned Trump's executive order targeting the law firm Jenner & Block, deeming it unconstitutional and violating core rights.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump's third term trial balloon: how extremist ideas become mainstream

Trump has entertained the idea of running for a third presidential term, prompting concerns about the normalization of fringe political ideas.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Judge slaps down Trump's 'cringe-worthy' executive order targeting Perkins Coie

Judge Beryl Howell blocked Trump's executive order against Perkins Coie, upholding constitutional rights and highlighting concerns over legal targeting by the government.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Brad Schimel, a Trump Loyalist, Aims to Flip Wisconsin's Supreme Court

Judge Schimel defends Trump despite controversial comments, aiming to restore conservative court majority in Wisconsin.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Trump says he's considering ways to serve a third term as president

Trump hints at exploring ways to breach the 22nd Amendment for a third presidential term.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

US judge overturns Trump order targeting major law firm Jenner & Block

A US judge overturned Trump's executive order targeting the law firm Jenner & Block, deeming it unconstitutional and violating core rights.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump's third term trial balloon: how extremist ideas become mainstream

Trump has entertained the idea of running for a third presidential term, prompting concerns about the normalization of fringe political ideas.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Judge slaps down Trump's 'cringe-worthy' executive order targeting Perkins Coie

Judge Beryl Howell blocked Trump's executive order against Perkins Coie, upholding constitutional rights and highlighting concerns over legal targeting by the government.
more#donald-trump
#immigration
US politics
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Trump's Attacks on Immigrants are an Attack on us All

Trump's actions threaten constitutional rights and reflect a concerning authoritarian shift in governance.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why one deportation case has legal scholars afraid for even U.S. citizens

The wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia raises serious concerns about governmental powers over citizens and due process.
US politics
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Trump's Attacks on Immigrants are an Attack on us All

Trump's actions threaten constitutional rights and reflect a concerning authoritarian shift in governance.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why one deportation case has legal scholars afraid for even U.S. citizens

The wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia raises serious concerns about governmental powers over citizens and due process.
more#immigration
#judicial-ruling
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Executive Order Against Jenner & Block Is 'Null And Void' - Above the Law

Judge Bates ruled the Trump administration's Executive Order unconstitutional, asserting it violated the First Amendment and separation of powers.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Executive Order Against Jenner & Block Is 'Null And Void' - Above the Law

Judge Bates ruled the Trump administration's Executive Order unconstitutional, asserting it violated the First Amendment and separation of powers.
more#judicial-ruling
#supreme-court
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Supreme Court seems poised to require state-funded charter schools to include religious schools

The Supreme Court may allow public funding for religious schools, challenging existing laws against state-sponsored religious indoctrination.
Right-wing politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Is This the End of the Separation of Church and State?

The separation of church and state is increasingly blurred, illustrated by the Supreme Court's ruling favoring religious institutions in funding disputes.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

How an obscure legal theory shaped the immunity decision and Trump's second term

The Supreme Court ruled that the president has absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case on Age Limits for Carrying Guns

The Supreme Court refuses to address gun restrictions for ages 18-20, reflecting ongoing legal debates and divisions in lower courts.
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Supreme Court Just Making It Up As It Goes Along - Above the Law

The Supreme Court is increasingly influenced by conservative grievances rather than legal precedent.
Justice Elena Kagan is openly frustrated with the Court's direction, particularly on citizenship issues.
US politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 weeks ago

Former U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice David Souter dies at 85

Former Justice David H. Souter passed away at 85, remembered for his constitutional jurisprudence and notable dissent in Bush v. Gore.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Supreme Court seems poised to require state-funded charter schools to include religious schools

The Supreme Court may allow public funding for religious schools, challenging existing laws against state-sponsored religious indoctrination.
Right-wing politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Is This the End of the Separation of Church and State?

The separation of church and state is increasingly blurred, illustrated by the Supreme Court's ruling favoring religious institutions in funding disputes.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

How an obscure legal theory shaped the immunity decision and Trump's second term

The Supreme Court ruled that the president has absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case on Age Limits for Carrying Guns

The Supreme Court refuses to address gun restrictions for ages 18-20, reflecting ongoing legal debates and divisions in lower courts.
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Supreme Court Just Making It Up As It Goes Along - Above the Law

The Supreme Court is increasingly influenced by conservative grievances rather than legal precedent.
Justice Elena Kagan is openly frustrated with the Court's direction, particularly on citizenship issues.
US politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 weeks ago

Former U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice David Souter dies at 85

Former Justice David H. Souter passed away at 85, remembered for his constitutional jurisprudence and notable dissent in Bush v. Gore.
more#supreme-court
#executive-orders
Law
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Why My Firm Is Standing Up for the Constitution

Big Law must remain independent and resist government restrictions on representation.
Recent executive orders against law firms face legal challenges due to constitutional concerns.
Law
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Why My Firm Is Standing Up for the Constitution

Big Law must remain independent and resist government restrictions on representation.
Recent executive orders against law firms face legal challenges due to constitutional concerns.
more#executive-orders
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Family sues D.C. over home tax foreclosure

The Powell family's situation exemplifies a severe violation of constitutional rights, resulting in unjust financial penalties and risking their generational family home.
DC food
#habeas-corpus
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Kristi Noem Is Dangerously Ignorant

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem displayed a surprising lack of knowledge about habeas corpus during a Senate hearing.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
US politics

Noem flubs habeas corpus meaning in Senate hearing, calls it Trump right to 'remove people from this country'

US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Kristi Noem Is Dangerously Ignorant

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem displayed a surprising lack of knowledge about habeas corpus during a Senate hearing.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
US politics

Noem flubs habeas corpus meaning in Senate hearing, calls it Trump right to 'remove people from this country'

more#habeas-corpus
US politics
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

A Busy Political Week Prompted a Wide-Ranging "Real Time"

General McChrystal advocates for diversity in the military, opposing views that exclude transgender individuals and stressing practical perspectives.
Higher education
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Harvard Magna Carta 'copy' is original, experts say DW 05/15/2025

Harvard Law School's document is an original Magna Carta version from 1300, not a copy, marking a significant historical find.
#federal-courts
SF politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Circuit Scoop - February 2025 - Above the Law

Federal courts are playing a critical role in interpreting laws and balancing individual rights against governmental authority in recent key decisions.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
Intellectual property law

Assessing Advocacy In The Federal Appeals Through The Lens Of Five Cases From The Past Year - Above the Law

SF politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Circuit Scoop - February 2025 - Above the Law

Federal courts are playing a critical role in interpreting laws and balancing individual rights against governmental authority in recent key decisions.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
Intellectual property law

Assessing Advocacy In The Federal Appeals Through The Lens Of Five Cases From The Past Year - Above the Law

more#federal-courts
#legal-action
US Elections
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

AG James moves to halt Trump's executive order on elections, citing threat to voter access | amNewYork

Attorney General Letitia James leads a coalition to block Trump's election integrity order, citing it as unconstitutional and detrimental to voter access.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

AG James Sues Trump Over 'Strong-Arm' Tactic of Tying DOT Funds to Immigration Crackdown - Streetsblog New York City

The U.S. Department of Transportation's funding threats over immigration policy violate state rights and constitutional separation of powers.
US Elections
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

AG James moves to halt Trump's executive order on elections, citing threat to voter access | amNewYork

Attorney General Letitia James leads a coalition to block Trump's election integrity order, citing it as unconstitutional and detrimental to voter access.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

AG James Sues Trump Over 'Strong-Arm' Tactic of Tying DOT Funds to Immigration Crackdown - Streetsblog New York City

The U.S. Department of Transportation's funding threats over immigration policy violate state rights and constitutional separation of powers.
more#legal-action
Germany politics
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Germany's AfD files lawsuit over 'right-wing extremist' designation

The AfD has sued the German constitutional protection agency for designating them as a right-wing extremist party.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Federal judge strikes down Trump order targeting the law firm Perkins Coie

A judge deemed Trump's executive order against Perkins Coie unconstitutional, asserting it undermined the independence of the legal profession.
Social justice
frombrooklyneagle.com
1 month ago

Susan Herman reflects on RBG's legacy during fireside chat at Appellate Division

Professor Susan Herman emphasizes the enduring legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in advocating for civil liberties and women's rights.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

King Charles 'frustrated' by Prince Harry's 'failure to respect' his position in security appeal battle: report

The King has always considered this was an issue for [the British government] and courts to resolve and that for him to intervene in any way would be constitutionally improper.
UK news
#parental-rights
NYC parents
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

One of the Most Complex Cases of the Supreme Court Term Is Also One of the Most Straightforward

The Mahmoud v. Taylor case highlights tensions between parental authority and exposure to LGBTQ+ narratives in education.
NYC parents
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

One of the Most Complex Cases of the Supreme Court Term Is Also One of the Most Straightforward

The Mahmoud v. Taylor case highlights tensions between parental authority and exposure to LGBTQ+ narratives in education.
more#parental-rights
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Two-Student Team Stuns the Competition at U.S. Constitution Contest

Two high school seniors achieved national competition success as an undersized team in constitutional law.
#deportation
fromtime.com
2 months ago
Washington DC

Trump Administration Argues Judge Cannot Order Return of Man Mistakenly Deported to El Salvador

The U.S. Justice Department asserts a judge lacks authority to compel the Trump administration to facilitate a man's return after a mistaken deportation.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
US news

US court rejects Trump bid to dismiss Mahmoud Khalil deportation challenge

Judge Furman emphasizes careful review of Khalil's deportation case, highlighting serious constitutional rights implications.
Washington DC
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Trump Administration Argues Judge Cannot Order Return of Man Mistakenly Deported to El Salvador

The U.S. Justice Department asserts a judge lacks authority to compel the Trump administration to facilitate a man's return after a mistaken deportation.
more#deportation
#trump
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

How Trump is trying to consolidate power over courts, Congress and more

Trump's aggressive consolidation of power over the judiciary and Congress raises significant constitutional concerns.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

How Trump is trying to consolidate power over courts, Congress and more

Trump's aggressive consolidation of power over the judiciary and Congress raises significant constitutional concerns.
US Elections
fromABC7 New York
2 months ago

Donald Trump says he's considering ways to serve a third term as president

Trump suggests he may explore options for a third presidential term despite the 22nd Amendment prohibiting more than two terms.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

House Speaker Johnson pours cold water on Trump third term talk: 'That's a high bar'

Amending the Constitution to allow Trump a third presidential term is unlikely and challenging, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson.
more#trump
#voting-rights
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

New York City Can't Allow Noncitizens to Vote, Top State Court Rules

New York's highest court ruled noncitizen voting unconstitutional, reaffirming that citizenship is a requisite for voting per the State Constitution.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Trump Executive Order Says States Must Use Voting Machines That Don't Actually Exist

Trump's executive order on voting regulations undermines state control and may face legal challenges.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

New York City Can't Allow Noncitizens to Vote, Top State Court Rules

New York's highest court ruled noncitizen voting unconstitutional, reaffirming that citizenship is a requisite for voting per the State Constitution.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Trump Executive Order Says States Must Use Voting Machines That Don't Actually Exist

Trump's executive order on voting regulations undermines state control and may face legal challenges.
more#voting-rights
#elon-musk
DC food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Judge orders Elon Musk and Doge to produce records about cost-cutting operations

Musk's Doge operations are under scrutiny for potentially unconstitutional authority.
A federal judge has ordered documents revealing staff identities related to Musk's government efficiency efforts.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

JUST IN: Elon Musk and DOGE Found By Federal Judge to Have Violated the Constitution In Multiple Ways'

A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk and DOGE likely violated the Constitution by attempting to shut down USAID.
DC food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Judge orders Elon Musk and Doge to produce records about cost-cutting operations

Musk's Doge operations are under scrutiny for potentially unconstitutional authority.
A federal judge has ordered documents revealing staff identities related to Musk's government efficiency efforts.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

JUST IN: Elon Musk and DOGE Found By Federal Judge to Have Violated the Constitution In Multiple Ways'

A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk and DOGE likely violated the Constitution by attempting to shut down USAID.
more#elon-musk
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