The recent declaration that former President Trump intends to ask the Supreme Court to rehear a case concerning birthright citizenship has certainly sparked a considerable amount of discussion and, frankly, a good deal of bewilderment. The core of this issue revolves around the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States. The idea of asking the highest court in the land to revisit a decision, particularly one on such a fundamental aspect of American law, raises immediate questions about the process and the likelihood of such a request being granted.
It’s important to understand that the Supreme Court does not typically rehear cases that have already been fully argued and decided.… Continue reading
Chief Justice John Roberts recently addressed public perceptions of the Supreme Court, asserting that the institution is often misunderstood as a political body making policy-based decisions rather than interpreting the law. He emphasized that the Court is obligated to issue rulings that may not be popular, driven by their interpretation of the Constitution and its application. Roberts expressed concern over the public’s perceived lack of understanding regarding the Court’s operational framework and reiterated the importance of focusing criticism on the substance of decisions, not individual justices, especially in light of rising security concerns.
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The Hawaii Supreme Court recently made headlines for quoting a line from the TV series “The Wire” in a ruling on gun rights. The quote, “The thing about the old days, they the old days,” was used to emphasize that the culture and norms of the past should not dictate contemporary life. While some have criticized this approach, I believe that it raises important questions about the interpretation of the Constitution and the relevance of historical context.
One of the main questions that arises from this ruling is whether the argument can be applied to other amendments in the Bill of Rights or if it is limited to the Second Amendment.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood 
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