The decision nullifies the president’s executive order that sought to restrict citizenship to those born to parents subject to U.S. jurisdiction. The Supreme Court determined that President Trump’s…
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Supreme Court to Review Dispute Over Birthright Citizenship
The justices will weigh the legality of an executive order seeking to restrict citizenship to children born to parents with legal U.S. residency status. The Supreme Court will…
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Justice Department Joins Lawsuit Challenging California Redistricting Effort
Various state legislatures have redrawn congressional maps mid-decade. The Department of Justice has joined a lawsuit challenging California’s congressional redistricting effort. The suit claims that the plan to…
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Supreme Court Rules President Trump Cannot be Removed from CO Ballot
Unanimous decision states former president cannot be disqualified under 14th Amendment. The Supreme Court handed down an unsigned decision on Monday that unanimously ruled former President Trump cannot…
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The Colorado Supreme Court had ruled to remove the former president from the state’s ballot. The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court are hearing oral arguments in the…
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DOJ Concludes Two State Veterans’ Homes Violated the Constitution
Inadequate infection control practices endanger elders and violate the 14th Amendment. The Department of Justice (DOJ) completed an investigation into two state veterans homes in New Jersey, concluding…
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Birthright Citizenship Bill Introduced in House
The legislation would preserve the “sanctity of American citizenship.” Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida introduced a bill in the House of Representatives that would end “unqualified” birthright citizenship…
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SCOTUS Rejects Affirmative Action in College Admissions
Chief justice says the Constitution does not allow it. The Supreme Court issued a decision that stated affirmative action policies for admission to colleges and universities are unconstitutional.…
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Bill Introduced to Bar Former President from Federal Office
Legislation cites Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. A group of 40 members of the House, headed by Representative David Cicilline of Rhode Island, introduced a bill to…
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Supreme Court Overturns Massachusetts Gun Law
The law violated Second Amendment. In one of its first rulings of the new session, the Supreme Court vacated a Massachusetts gun control law. The Massachusetts case, Morin…
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