#constitutional-rights

#constitutional-rights

One came in the form of an open letter from more than 60 Minnesota-based CEOs, released by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. The letter exemplifies a now-familiar pattern of corporate timidity and reticence: it takes no position, names no facts, and identifies no responsible actor. Instead, it relies on generic language about "de-escalation" and "finding real solutions," urging officials at all levels of government to work together in response to what it vaguely describes as "yesterday's tragic news."

Today is Constitution Day, marking the Sept. 17, 1787, signing of the Constitution by the 39 delegates at the Constitutional Convention who had written its words. And 238 years later, we face the worst assault on the constitutional rights protecting academic freedom in all of American history. In less than nine months, Donald Trump's administration has engaged in more unconstitutional actions attacking free expression in higher education than all of the 44 previous presidents combined.

The Trump administration launched a "campaign of retribution" against senior Federal Bureau of Investigation officials who refused to demonstrate loyalty to President Trump, firing them last month for improper political reasons before they could collect early retirement benefits, according to a new lawsuit from three senior FBI agents. The lawsuit describes leaders inside the FBI and Justice Department as both partisan and ineptstruggling to please the White House and willing to dismiss anyone who crossed President Trump.

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Eva Lighthiser expressed, "It's very intimidating to think about my future. The climate is very unreliable, it's destabilized, and it's going to get worse."

Khalil's claim alleges he was the victim of 'malicious prosecution and abuse of process, false arrest, false imprisonment, and negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress,' asserting that the Trump administration illegally arrested and detained him.

Families of service members are experiencing health emergencies alone, highlighting the sacrifices associated with troop deployment at home. Advocacy groups express concerns over the implications for constitutional rights.

The lawsuit filed by Attorney Mark Zaid challenges the revocation of his security clearance, claiming it was an act of improper political retribution against legal advocates.

We are in a constitutional crisis...the Trump Administration to facilitate his return.

An Ontario judge has granted an injunction that bars the provincial government from tearing out three Toronto bike lanes while a constitutional challenge is decided.