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Jul 12 2025POLITICS

A Judge's Clever Move to Protect Babies' Rights

A judge in New Hampshire has found a smart way to stop a controversial executive order. The order, issued by Donald Trump, aims to change birthright citizenship. The judge didn't use the usual method to block the order. Instead, he used a class-action lawsuit. This lawsuit covers babies born in all

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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

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May 20 2025POLITICS

The New Face of Religious Freedom in America

The political landscape of America is shifting. The country has seen a significant push to blend religion and politics. This has sparked both praise and concern among different groups. At the heart of this shift is the creation of several faith-related offices. These offices are designed to promote

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May 02 2025POLITICS

Louisiana's Battle Over Abortion Exceptions

In 2022, the Supreme Court's ruling in the Dobbs case led Louisiana to implement a strict law that effectively outlawed almost all abortions. This law, known as a "trigger law, " went into effect immediately after the court's decision. Since then, efforts to modify this law to include exceptions for

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Apr 19 2025POLITICS

Judges vs. Trump: The Struggle for Justice

The Trump administration's disregard for court orders has led to a complex legal situation. Top officials from various departments might face criminal charges for contempt of court. However, even if they are found guilty, the consequences remain uncertain. The issue began when Chief Judge James Boa

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Mar 10 2025CRIME

Lies and Lifes: The Menendez Brothers' Legal Battle

The Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik, are currently serving life sentences without parole for the 1989 murders of their parents, Kitty and Jose. The Los Angeles County District Attorney, Nathan Hochman, recently asked the court to withdraw the previous DA's motion for their resentencing. Hochman bel

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Feb 24 2025POLITICS

Clinics vs. Protesters: The Buffer Zone Battle

The Supreme Court has decided to keep things as they are. They've chosen not to revisit a 25-year-old decision that supports laws keeping protesters away from abortion clinic entrances. This means that laws in places like Carbondale, Illinois, and Englewood, New Jersey, stay in effect. These laws cr

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Sep 17 2024POLITICS

Will Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's Name Remain on Wisconsin Ballot? The Battle for Swing State Supremacy.

In the world of presidential politics, every vote counts, and in swing states like Wisconsin, the margin between victory and defeat can be razor-thin. But what happens when a candidate decides to withdraw from the race? Do they get to take their name off the ballot, or are they stuck with it forever

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

Justice Jackson's Bold Stance on Abortion: A Call to Clarify the Law

As the United States continues to grapple with the complexities of reproductive rights, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's recent dissenting opinion in an Idaho abortion case has sparked a critical conversation about the country's patchwork of access to abortion. In her opinion, Jackson emphasized the

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Sep 05 2024POLITICS

The Abortion Debate: A Shifting Landscape

In the wake of Roe v. Wade's overturning, the abortion debate has taken on a new dimension in American politics. The once-clear lines between pro-life and pro-choice camps have begun to blur as the issue takes center stage in elections across the country. The Republican Party, long seen as the bas

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