A heated debate has sparked in the political arena, focusing on Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic candidate for New York City mayor. Recently, a Republican representative suggested deporting Mamdani, citing a lyric from his past rap career as evidence of potential support for terrorist organizations. This claim has been widely criticized for its weak foundation and lack o...
The Supreme Court made a big decision recently. They said that a key part of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, is still good to go. This means that around 150 million people can keep getting free preventive services. The court voted 6-3 in favor of this. Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh joined the liberal justices to ...
In 2015, a significant shift occurred in America when the Supreme Court declared that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry. This ruling, known as Obergefell v Hodges, marked a turning point after a decade of legal battles and changing public opinion. Back in 2004, the first legal same-sex marriage took place in Cambridge, Massachusetts. At that time,...
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...
The Trump administration's recent move to cut funding for public broadcasting has sparked a legal battle. PBS and a local Minnesota TV station have taken the bold step of suing the White House. Their main argument? The executive order is not just about money, but about controlling what people watch and hear. The lawsuit claims that the order is a direct attack on fr...
Canada is in a tough spot. The world is more dangerous than ever, and the U. S. is making threats. This is what King Charles III had to say when he visited Canada. He spoke to the Canadian Parliament. It was a big deal. Usually, the king doesn't do this. It was only the third time a monarch has given this speech in Canada. The last time was nearly 70 years ago. Cana...
Texas is on the brink of a significant change in its public-school classrooms. The state's House of Representatives has given the green light to Senate Bill 10. This bill, if it becomes law, will require every public-school classroom in Texas to display the Ten Commandments. The bill's journey isn't over yet. It needs to go back to the Senate for final approval befor...
A federal judge in Washington, DC, recently made a big call. He ruled that a certain executive order was not okay. This order, signed by the then-President, was aimed at a law firm called Jenner & Block. The judge said it went against the First Amendment, which is all about free speech. This is not the first time a judge has pushed back against such orders. The judg...
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...
There is a lot of talk about suspending a key part of the Constitution. This part is called habeas corpus. It is a big deal because it stops people from being held without a good reason. Some officials have been chatting about this lately. They seem to think the president can just stop it. But that is not how it works. Let's break it down. Habeas corpus is a fancy t...