A federal judge in Boston ruled against the Trump administration, declaring its efforts to deport noncitizens for protesting the war in Gaza unconstitutional. The judge sided with university associations, finding the policy, which they labeled as ideological deportation, to be a violation of the First Amendment. During the trial, the plaintiffs presented witnesses who argued that the administration specifically targeted students and scholars critical of Israel. Lawyers for the Trump administration countered by arguing that there was no policy based on protected speech.
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Trump says he will order voter ID requirement for every vote, and the immediate reaction is a mix of disbelief and frustration. The core issue, as many point out, is the simple fact that he doesn’t have the authority to do this. The United States Constitution, in no uncertain terms, grants the power to regulate elections to the individual states, with potential oversight from Congress. The idea of a presidential “order” on this front is immediately seen as unconstitutional and legally unenforceable. It’s like a fundamental misunderstanding of how the country’s system of government actually works.
The comments quickly shift from the legality to the practicalities.… Continue reading
Texas may ban student LGBT clubs. That’s unconstitutional. The very notion of a state prohibiting the formation of student clubs based on sexual orientation or gender identity is deeply problematic and a clear violation of established legal precedents protecting freedom of association and equal protection under the law. This isn’t simply a matter of political posturing; it’s a direct challenge to fundamental constitutional rights.
Texas may ban student LGBT clubs. That’s unconstitutional. The argument that such bans are somehow justifiable based on religious or moral objections is fundamentally flawed. Constitutional rights are not subject to popular opinion or shifting interpretations of morality.… Continue reading
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