CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS

Oct 19 2025POLITICS

Huntsville Stands Up: A Day of Protest and Science

Huntsville saw a sea of people take to the streets, united against what they see as a shift towards authoritarianism under the current administration. The "No Kings" protest was not just a local event but part of a larger wave of demonstrations happening across the country and beyond. The message was clear: people are not happy with the direction things are going. T...

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Jun 16 2025POLITICS

New York's Abortion Coverage Rule Faces Fresh Scrutiny

The Supreme Court has stepped in to review a New York state rule that mandates employers to include abortion coverage in their health plans. This isn't the first time the court has weighed in on this issue. The court has asked a lower court to re-examine the case, considering a recent decision that favored religious groups in a similar dispute. The core of the debat...

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May 24 2025POLITICS

Harvard's Fight for Academic Freedom

Harvard University is in a tough spot. The government has made a move that the university believes is unfair and unconstitutional. The issue started when the government revoked Harvard’s certification for its Student and Exchange Visitor Program. This program is crucial for international students who want to study in the U. S. Harvard argues that this decision violat...

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May 11 2025POLITICS

Can Trump really suspend habeas corpus to speed up deportations?

There is a lot of talk about speeding up deportations. The Trump team is considering some extreme measures. One of these is suspending habeas corpus. This is a big deal. Habeas corpus is a fundamental right. It allows people to challenge their detention in court. The idea is to bring a prisoner before a judge. The judge then decides if the imprisonment is legal. This...

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May 03 2025POLITICS

Law Firms Navigate Legal Storms and Client Trust

A judge in Washington, D. C. recently made a big call. She ruled that a move by Donald Trump was unconstitutional. This move was aimed at a law firm called Perkins Coie. The judge said the firm and its clients have rights that were violated. These rights include free speech and due process. The judge's decision sent a clear message to other law firms. It warned them ...

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May 03 2025POLITICS

A Judge's Stand Against a Presidential Order

A federal judge made a big decision recently. She stopped a presidential order that was aimed at a specific law firm. This order was seen as a direct attack on the legal system. The judge's ruling was clear: the president's actions were unconstitutional and couldn't stand. The law firm in question, Perkins Coie, had been representing some high-profile clients. These...

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Apr 28 2025POLITICS

Judges Under Fire: A Look at Recent Events in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, a judge's recent arrest has sparked a heated debate. A fellow judge, Pedro Colón, has spoken out about the arrest of Hannah Dugan. Colón believes that the arrest was a calculated move by the Trump administration. He thinks it was meant to send a strong message to the judiciary. Colón argues that the administration is trying to intimidate judges and ...

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Apr 16 2025POLITICS

Legal Firms Push Back Against Trump's Power Play

A judge has stepped in to halt a significant part of Donald Trump's order. This order aimed to punish law firms that dared to challenge him. The judge's decision is the latest in a series of legal setbacks for Trump's attempts to control who can represent clients against him. The judge, Loren AliKhan, made it clear that she believes Trump's actions are a serious mis...

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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

DEI Programs: The Legal Battle Continues

A recent court decision has allowed the enforcement of executive orders aimed at ending federal support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This decision comes after a series of legal challenges. The court's decision allows the orders to be enforced while the lawsuit continues. The court's decision came after a judge had previously blocked the ord...

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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

When Speech Gets You Deported: The Case of Mahmoud Khalil

In a shocking turn of events, Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident of the U. S. , was arrested at his New York home last Saturday. The Trump administration didn't charge him with a crime. Instead, they targeted him for his leadership in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University. They claimed they had the legal authority to expel him based on his particip...

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