A federal judge in New York has ruled that the Trump administration’s cancellation of over $100 million in humanities grants was unconstitutional, stating the Department of Government Efficiency lacked the authority to terminate the congressionally approved funding. The ruling, which sided with grant recipients and organizations, permanently bars the administration from ending these grants and criticizes the use of artificial intelligence in the decision-making process. The judge found the cancellations violated the First Amendment and the Fifth Amendment’s equal protection right, deeming the basis for cancellation as “textbook example of unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination.”
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This article details the detention of several journalists in Cameroon, who were allegedly subjected to interrogation and had their equipment confiscated by police. Three of the detained journalists were working for the Associated Press, while another was a freelancer who has worked for the BBC. The individuals, none of whom are Cameroonian citizens, reportedly held U.S. court protection orders against deportation to their home countries due to fears of persecution. Despite claims of minor injury by the AP, others reported that one journalist appeared to have been beaten, and some were held in a cell for hours before their release.
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Former Judge J. Michael Luttig has issued a serious warning, suggesting that Donald Trump’s rhetoric and actions indicate a desire to pursue an unconstitutional third term. Luttig believes Trump has already taken steps during his second term to solidify his power, potentially aiming to remain in office indefinitely. He cited Trump’s actions, such as utilizing the military for personal purposes and seeking to eliminate birthright citizenship, as evidence. Luttig emphasized that the country must take Trump’s intentions seriously and act to preserve the republic.
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John Q. Hosedrinker