#constitutional-law

#constitutional-law

In his Aug. 25 executive order, Trump called for the federal government to withhold grants and contract funds to jurisdictions that have "substantially eliminated" cash bail for charged crimes "that pose a clear threat to public safety and order, including offenses involving violent, sexual, or indecent acts, or burglary, looting or vandalism." In a second Aug. 25 order, Trump called for "appropriate actions," including funding decisions, to press Washington, D.C., to change its policies on cashless bail.

"The statute bestows significant authority on the President to undertake a number of actions in response to a declared national emergency, but none of these actions explicitly include the power to impose tariffs, duties, or the like, or the power to tax," the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit said. The court, however, also said the tariffs could remain in place until October 14, to allow the government to appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court.

U.S. border agents searched more electronic devices during a three-month period than ever before, according to new government statistics. The data shows that U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the agency tasked with immigration screening at the U.S. border, searched 14,899 devices of international travelers between April through June, a 17% rise on the previous record high recorded in early 2022.

The Fifth District Court of Appeals ruled that the NLRB's structure may be unconstitutional and has put unfair labor practice cases against SpaceX on hold.

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The directive "usurps the States' constitutional power and seeks to amend election law by fiat," argued the Democratic state attorneys general.

Trump's federalization of the California National Guard was ruled illegal, violating statutory authority and the Tenth Amendment, requiring immediate return of control to the governor.

Trump's moves to seize control of the National Guard for ICE, amid state objections, likely face legal challenges given Tenth Amendment protections, despite current justifications.

"The number of nationwide injunctions during Trump's presidency far exceeds those of previous presidents, suggesting a unique pattern of legal challenges against his administration."

The cornerstone of the American system of justice is an independent judiciary and an independent bar willing to tackle unpopular cases, however daunting. The Founding Fathers knew this! Accordingly, they took pains to enshrine in the Constitution certain rights that would serve as the foundation for that independence.

Perlmutter's complaint argues that Trump's authority to name a temporary Librarian of Congress is unconstitutional, aiming to uphold the integrity of separation of powers.

If someone is transgender, no one cares. We sometimes make it two-dimensional, in the idea that you have got to be a certain profile to be a warrior.

Experts from King's College London and the University of East Anglia confirmed Harvard's document is an original from 1300, not a mere copy of the Magna Carta.

The administration is attempting to seize Congress's power of the purse - this time at the expense of immigrant communities and vital infrastructure projects.

"Professor Herman has dedicated her life to advancing civil liberties, particularly in the realms of women's rights and constitutional law, making her insights invaluable today."