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US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months 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
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Trump's decree-ordered end to birthright citizenship reaches Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will decide on the legality of Trump's executive order affecting birthright citizenship.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Most Insidious Way That the Supreme Court Has Exploited Trump's Chaos

The Supreme Court is navigating Trump-centered disputes through its shadow docket, diluting its authority while shaping a conservative legal agenda.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months 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 month 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 news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months 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
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Trump's decree-ordered end to birthright citizenship reaches Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will decide on the legality of Trump's executive order affecting birthright citizenship.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Most Insidious Way That the Supreme Court Has Exploited Trump's Chaos

The Supreme Court is navigating Trump-centered disputes through its shadow docket, diluting its authority while shaping a conservative legal agenda.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months 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 month 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.
more#supreme-court
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months 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 Elections
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Federal judge sides with attorneys general in lawsuit against Trump's election reforms

A federal judge blocked Trump's election overhaul, affirming state rights and constitutional limits on presidential power over elections.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Democrats Sue Trump Over Executive Order on Elections

Democrats filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order on voting, claiming it violates constitutional authority over electoral processes.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Several Hundred Law Professors File Amicus Brief Against Trump's Attacks On Biglaw - Above the Law

The Trump administration's retaliation against Perkins Coie is unprecedented and endangers constitutional rights.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Startling,' Lawless,' Disturbing': Legal Experts Unanimously Sound the Alarm Over Trump in The Free Press

The legal community expresses grave concerns about the lawfulness of the Trump administration.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | It's Time to Protect America From America's President

The Trump administration's actions represent a significant challenge to the constitutional law and citizen rights regarding due process.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months 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 Elections
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Federal judge sides with attorneys general in lawsuit against Trump's election reforms

A federal judge blocked Trump's election overhaul, affirming state rights and constitutional limits on presidential power over elections.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Democrats Sue Trump Over Executive Order on Elections

Democrats filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order on voting, claiming it violates constitutional authority over electoral processes.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Several Hundred Law Professors File Amicus Brief Against Trump's Attacks On Biglaw - Above the Law

The Trump administration's retaliation against Perkins Coie is unprecedented and endangers constitutional rights.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Startling,' Lawless,' Disturbing': Legal Experts Unanimously Sound the Alarm Over Trump in The Free Press

The legal community expresses grave concerns about the lawfulness of the Trump administration.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | It's Time to Protect America From America's President

The Trump administration's actions represent a significant challenge to the constitutional law and citizen rights regarding due process.
more#trump-administration
#biglaw
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago
US politics

Despite Series Of Losses, Trump Is Trying, Again, To Defend His Biglaw Executive Orders - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
2 days ago
US politics

Despite Series Of Losses, Trump Is Trying, Again, To Defend His Biglaw Executive Orders - Above the Law

more#biglaw
#donald-trump
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
2 months 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.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
2 months 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
#legal-advocacy
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Intellectual property law

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

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Intellectual property law

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

more#legal-advocacy
#separation-of-powers
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month 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
1 month 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#separation-of-powers
#national-guard
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Trump's National Guard Stunt May Finally Give the Third Amendment Its Moment - Above the Law

Trump's potential control of the National Guard for ICE raises significant legal concerns regarding state rights and constitutional limitations.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
California

Appeals Court Hears Newsom's Case Against Trump's National Guard Mobilization | KQED

US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Trump's National Guard Stunt May Finally Give the Third Amendment Its Moment - Above the Law

Trump's potential control of the National Guard for ICE raises significant legal concerns regarding state rights and constitutional limitations.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
California

Appeals Court Hears Newsom's Case Against Trump's National Guard Mobilization | KQED

more#national-guard
#privacy-rights
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 weeks 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.
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Op-Ed | Does an Occupant of a Car Have a Reduced Expectation of Privacy from Unreasonable Searches by the Police? | amNewYork

San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 weeks 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.
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Op-Ed | Does an Occupant of a Car Have a Reduced Expectation of Privacy from Unreasonable Searches by the Police? | amNewYork

more#privacy-rights
#social-media
Privacy technologies
fromMashable
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
#immigration
US politics
fromtime.com
2 months 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 politics
fromtime.com
2 months 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.
more#immigration
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Striking Down Trump's Tariffs Isn't a Judicial Coup. It's a Vindication of the Rule of Law.

The judiciary merely affirmed Congress's authority over tariff power rather than attempting to seize that power, making the argument of a judicial coup weak.
US politics
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

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

"The statues send a message that the Quincy government favors one faith above all others. This flagrantly violates our state constitution."
Boston food
#executive-orders
Law
fromThe Atlantic
2 months 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
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month 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
fromThe Atlantic
2 months 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
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month 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#executive-orders
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
#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
1 month 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
1 month 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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.
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.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 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.
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