Executive Action

Judge Orders 21-Day Notice Before Venezuelan Migrant Deportations; Trump Defiance Looms

A judge has ruled that the Trump administration must provide Venezuelan migrants with a 21-day notice before deportation. This ruling highlights a critical clash between executive action and judicial oversight, raising questions about the rule of law in the face of potential non-compliance. The core issue revolves around the fundamental right to due process, a right guaranteed to all individuals within the U.S. legal system, regardless of immigration status. The judge’s decision underscores this right, mandating that migrants be given adequate time to prepare for deportation and seek legal counsel.

This 21-day notice period isn’t simply a procedural formality; it’s a crucial safeguard against arbitrary and potentially unjust deportations.… Continue reading

Trump Proposes Eliminating FEMA, Sparking Outrage Amid California Wildfires

Following a visit to flood-ravaged Asheville, North Carolina, President Trump announced plans for executive action to restructure or eliminate FEMA. He expressed dissatisfaction with FEMA’s disaster response, advocating instead for state-led disaster relief efforts. The President argued that state governors are better equipped to handle immediate disaster needs within their jurisdictions. This announcement came during a trip assessing damage from Hurricane Helene and precedes a visit to wildfire-stricken Los Angeles.

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Trump’s Day One: Pardoning Jan. 6 Rioters and Targeting Birthright Citizenship

In a recent interview, Donald Trump stated his intention to pardon January 6th rioters and end birthright citizenship on his first day back in office. He plans to pursue the latter through executive action, despite its unconstitutionality under the 14th Amendment. Legal experts predict immediate and significant litigation should he attempt either action. Trump falsely claimed that the U.S. is the only country with birthright citizenship and that ending it is necessary.

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