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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Justice and Money: The Dreadlocks Case and Medicaid's Future

The Supreme Court is looking at a case that might seem small but could have big effects. Damon Landor, a Rastafarian, had his hair forcibly shaved off while in prison, even though it went against his religious beliefs and a federal law meant to protect them. The big question now is not if the law wa

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

Portland's Guard Case: A Clash of Powers

Portland has become the center of a heated debate about federal power. A judge recently extended an order that stops the government from sending National Guard troops to the city. This decision came after a trial that questioned if the Trump administration broke the law by trying to send troops from

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Mar 27 2025POLITICS

Judges Face Dilemma in Federal Worker Layoffs

The Trump administration's sudden layoff of thousands of federal workers has sparked a legal battle. A federal judge in Maryland is now grappling with how to handle this situation. The judge is considering whether to extend a temporary order that forces the government to rehire these workers. This o

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