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fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago
US news

El Salvador president orders arrest of bus company heads for defying free ride policy

President Bukele's authoritarian actions continue as he orders arrests of bus company leaders for defying a transport order, highlighting state control.
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Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

We Are Asking the Wrong Questions About Mahmoud Khalil's Arrest

Government actions against citizens can occur due to a monopoly of force, raising questions about authority and legality.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Marco Rubio Claims He Can Kick Lawful Permanent Residents Out Of The US On The Basis Of Their 'Expected Beliefs;' Immigration Judge Says 'Sounds Good' - Above the Law

The Trump administration’s new power to deport lawful permanent residents based on expected beliefs dangerously undermines civil liberties.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

We Are Asking the Wrong Questions About Mahmoud Khalil's Arrest

Government actions against citizens can occur due to a monopoly of force, raising questions about authority and legality.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Marco Rubio Claims He Can Kick Lawful Permanent Residents Out Of The US On The Basis Of Their 'Expected Beliefs;' Immigration Judge Says 'Sounds Good' - Above the Law

The Trump administration’s new power to deport lawful permanent residents based on expected beliefs dangerously undermines civil liberties.
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US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Judge in Boston orders federal agencies to release billions of dollars from two Biden-era initiatives

A federal judge mandated the release of frozen funds essential for climate and infrastructure projects, emphasizing agencies' limited authority under federal law.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Question Progressives Refuse to Answer

Democrats face a fundamental contradiction regarding their views on government authority versus proceduralism under Trump's administration.
SF politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month 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.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

At Least 70 Killed as Syria's Security Forces Clash With Assad Loyalists

Syria faces escalating violence between new authorities and Assad loyalists, with at least 70 fatalities reported amid widespread protests demanding withdrawal of government forces.
Right-wing politics
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

Forget originalism; some conservatives back 'common-good constitutionalism,' its embrace of strong rule

Common-good constitutionalism seeks to further conservative values and strengthen governmental authority beyond originalist interpretations.
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