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5 days ago

Not Acceptable': GOP Rep Ripped For Suggesting Trump Get Permanent Power As Long As He Wants'

Nina Turner, former presidential campaign co-chair for Bernie Sanders, called for Ogles's outright ouster from Congress, asserting that Ogles advocates against the Constitution.
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fromIndependent
6 days ago

Mairia Cahill: Sorry, Michael Flatley - we need a president who understands politics

The Irish president's role is political, not party political, involving significant constitutional responsibilities.
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Worst Women in Congress Seek Promotions

The Constitution grants us rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness - not abortions.
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fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Trump has new plans for the census. Here's what the Constitution says

Trump proposes a new census methodology excluding illegal residents, based on modern facts and 2024 election data.
US politics
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Feds blame 'coding error' for deleting parts of Constitution

Missing sections of the Constitution were attributed to a coding error by the Library of Congress, raising political suspicions.
#immigration
fromAxios
2 weeks ago
US politics

Library of Congress blames "coding error" for missing sections of online Constitution

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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Challenges Migrants' Due Process Rights, Undercutting Bedrock Principle

The Trump administration is prioritizing rapid deportation over due process rights for migrants, challenging constitutional norms.
President Trump asserts the executive has unchecked power to expel undocumented individuals without trial.
fromAxios
2 weeks ago
US politics

Library of Congress blames "coding error" for missing sections of online Constitution

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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Challenges Migrants' Due Process Rights, Undercutting Bedrock Principle

The Trump administration is prioritizing rapid deportation over due process rights for migrants, challenging constitutional norms.
President Trump asserts the executive has unchecked power to expel undocumented individuals without trial.
#habeas-corpus
US politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Stephen Miller's Argument for Suspending Habeas Corpus Is Legal Garbage

The Trump administration may consider suspending habeas corpus rights in immigration cases, raising constitutional concerns.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Poland: Trump-backed Nawrocki sworn in as new president DW 08/06/2025

"Recently, the Polish constitution has been violated so regularly that we, as the political class, must begin working on solutions for a new constitution that will be ready for adoption, I hope and believe, in 2030."
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fromAFRO American Newspapers
4 weeks ago

Rep. Al Green delivers impeachment petition as signatures near 1 million

U.S. Rep. Al Green and organizers demand the impeachment of the president, presenting a petition with over a million signatures.
#supreme-court
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

New Irish Constitution would be required for a United Ireland, professor says

Ruadhan Mac Cormaic questioned if a United Ireland would require tearing the current Constitution up and starting anew. Professor David Kenny supported this idea by noting former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's suggestion that unification necessitates a new Constitution due to the limitations and symbolism of the current framework.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Federal supremacy in immigration, a double-edged sword for Trump

States cannot legislate on immigration as it falls under exclusive federal jurisdiction per the U.S. Constitution.
#legislation
#trump
fromPoynter
3 months ago
US politics

Qatar's $400 million plane gift to Trump is likely unconstitutional, experts say - Poynter

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fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

For Trump, the Constitution Is a Hindrance as He Pushes for Deportations

Trump questioned his commitment to upholding the Constitution while discussing mass deportations and due process.
fromPoynter
3 months ago
US politics

Qatar's $400 million plane gift to Trump is likely unconstitutional, experts say - Poynter

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fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

For Trump, the Constitution Is a Hindrance as He Pushes for Deportations

Trump questioned his commitment to upholding the Constitution while discussing mass deportations and due process.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

War Powers Act, Meant to Be "Check" on Presidential Abuse of Military Control, Is Unconstitutional, Johnson Suggests

Mike Johnson claims the War Powers Act is unconstitutional and asserts that military actions taken by Trump fell under presidential authority.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Is the U.S. at war with Iran? Who has power of declaration?

President Trump's attack on Iran's nuclear facilities raised constitutional concerns regarding the declaration of war without Congress's permission.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Power to declare war rests with Congress alone

Congress should have primary authority to declare war, not the president.
Political decisions impacting public health risk science-based response.
Juneteenth should be more than a celebration; it requires ongoing commitment to true progress.
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

NAACP won't invite Trump to convention, breaking a 116-year tradition

The president has signed unconstitutional executive orders to oppress voters and undo federal civil rights protections; he has illegally turned the military on our communities.
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fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The End of Rule of Law in America

The president seems to prioritize his authority over established laws and democracy, ignoring the historical lessons of America's founding.
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fromtime.com
4 months ago

250 Years Later, We Need Paul Revere Again

Paul Revere's historic ride symbolizes the ongoing struggle for democracy against threats to constitutional rights.
The current administration is seen as undermining constitutional principles and accumulating power unchecked.
#trump-administration
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
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Trump's Half-Assed Lawyers Didn't Even Include A Table Of Authority When They Tried To Justify Flooding L.A. With Troops - Above the Law

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fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

4 Big Law firms decided to fight the Trump administration in court - and they're winning

Trump's executive orders targeting law firms sparked significant legal resistance, leading to high-profile court battles.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
US politics

Trump's Half-Assed Lawyers Didn't Even Include A Table Of Authority When They Tried To Justify Flooding L.A. With Troops - Above the Law

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fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

4 Big Law firms decided to fight the Trump administration in court - and they're winning

Trump's executive orders targeting law firms sparked significant legal resistance, leading to high-profile court battles.
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fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

US court blocks Trump's global tariffs, saying president exceeded his authority

The Constitution limits presidential power over international trade, conferring regulation authority to Congress.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Trump the Grifter

The U.S. Constitution was designed to prevent corruption and foreign influence on American officials.
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fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

AGs issue joint statement on protecting birthright citizenship as SCOTUS weighs keeping injunction

The Supreme Court is inclined to uphold birthright citizenship against Trump's attempts to modify it.
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

French Phrase of the Day: Quarante-neuf trois

The use of Article 49.3 is controversial as it suggests legislation lacks sufficient support to be voted on through traditional means.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Letters: Americans don't have a vested right to Social Security

In 1960, the Supreme Court ruled in Flemming v. Nestor that there are no property rights to Social Security, emphasizing government's flexibility in administering benefits.
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fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Does Our Oath Have A Statute Of Limitations? - Above the Law

Lawyers nationwide reaffirmed their commitment to uphold the Constitution during National Law Day of Action.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump, Asked if He Must Uphold Constitution: 'I Don't Know'

Trump expressed uncertainty about upholding the Constitution regarding deportations during an interview with NBC.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump, Asked if He Must Uphold Constitution: 'I Don't Know'

Trump expressed uncertainty about upholding the Constitution regarding deportations during an interview with NBC.
#due-process
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fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Trump 'doesn't know' if people in US entitled to due process DW 05/04/2025

Trump questions the entitlement of citizens and noncitizens to due process, raising concerns about his understanding of constitutional rights.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Wavers When Asked About Due Process Rights and His Constitutional Duties

President Trump questioned whether everyone on American soil is entitled to due process, citing concerns over his immigration enforcement agenda.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Trump 'doesn't know' if people in US entitled to due process DW 05/04/2025

Trump questions the entitlement of citizens and noncitizens to due process, raising concerns about his understanding of constitutional rights.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Wavers When Asked About Due Process Rights and His Constitutional Duties

President Trump questioned whether everyone on American soil is entitled to due process, citing concerns over his immigration enforcement agenda.
US politics
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Former Vice President Pence defends Constitution after getting Profile in Courage Award in Boston

Pence emphasizes the Constitution as a unifier while receiving the JFK Profile in Courage Award for his actions on January 6, 2021.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | We Should Play the Constitution Like a Piano

Originalism limits constitutional interpretation by ignoring the need for individual judgment and adaptability in a changing society.
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months ago

Judge blocks Trump executive order targeting elite law firm, a blow to his retribution campaign

U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell blocked a White House executive order targeting Perkins Coie, emphasizing constitutional violations and a historical precedent.
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Kentanji Brown Jackson Openly Denounces Trump's Attacks On Judges - Above the Law

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson stresses the importance of judicial resilience against threats to democracy.
US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Trump toys with the idea of running for a third term in 2028, despite it being unconstitutional

Trump's new 'Trump 2028' cap raises questions about his intentions regarding another presidential run, blurring the lines between jest and serious ambition.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Mathews: The American democratic republic is dead. RIP.

The American democratic republic has ended, transforming into an authoritarian regime under Donald Trump's influence.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Alito's right to warn: Court's knee-jerk habit of slapping Trump will cost it dearly

Judicial legitimacy concerns may be compromising Chief Justice Roberts' constitutional decisions.
Increasing lower-court interventions challenge the principle of presidential action under Trump's administration.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

This Is Why Dictatorships Fail

The Constitution's separation of powers is crucial to prevent any individual from holding absolute authority, as demonstrated by recent executive tariff decisions.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Susman Godfrey Hits Back At Trump Administration Over Executive Order Targeting The Firm - Above the Law

The president is abusing the powers of his office to wield the might of the executive branch in retaliation against organizations and people that he dislikes. Nothing in our constitution or laws grants a president such power; to the contrary, the specific provisions and overall design of our constitution were adopted in large measure to ensure that presidents cannot exercise arbitrary, absolute power in the way that the president seeks to do in these executive orders.
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