A third federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents who are in the country illegally. The latest ruling, issued Monday, February 10, 2025, by U.S. District Judge Joseph N. Laplante in New Hampshire, follows similar decisions by judges in Seattle…
The Trump administration issued an executive order on Thursday, February 6, 2025, directing federal agencies to review and eliminate policies perceived as discriminatory against Christians, sparking debate over its legal and constitutional implications. The order establishes a two-year task force, chaired by the Attorney General, to examine Biden-era policies and recommend revocations of any federal…
A routine traffic stop can be a stressful experience, but understanding your rights and responsibilities can help ensure the encounter is handled safely and legally. This guide provides a step-by-step breakdown of what to do if you are pulled over by law enforcement while driving in the United States, based on established laws and legal…
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a stern warning to hospitals across the state on Monday, asserting that compliance with President Donald J. Trump’s recent executive order restricting gender-affirming care would violate New York’s anti-discrimination laws. In a formal letter addressed to healthcare providers, James emphasized that refusing medical services to transgender individuals based…
Since Donald Trump assumed the presidency for his second term, his administration has rapidly rolled out sweeping immigration policies that have significantly altered the landscape of U.S. immigration. These changes, many of which were enacted within the first few days of his return to office, reflect the administration’s continued focus on strict immigration enforcement and…
Attorneys general from 22 states, including Massachusetts, Illinois, and New York, filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship. The executive order, announced amid growing immigration debates, seeks to halt the long-standing constitutional guarantee of citizenship for children born on U.S. soil, regardless of their parents’ immigration…
The intersection of criminal convictions and the presidency has become a focal point of legal debates following Donald Trump’s felony convictions and subsequent assumption of the presidency. This unprecedented situation raises critical questions about constitutional law, the separation of powers, and the resilience of democratic institutions in the United States. Donald Trump’s felony convictions stem…
In February 2023, the United States Supreme Court heard Gonzalez v. Google, a pivotal case examining the extent of legal protections for internet platforms under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA). This case centered on whether platforms like Google could be held liable for algorithmically recommending user-generated content that promotes terrorism. Background The…
Introduction Brown v. Board of Education (1954) is one of the most significant cases in the history of U.S. constitutional law. This landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the doctrine of “separate but equal” that had been established in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) and marked a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement.…
The Supreme Court on Friday, January 17, 2025, upheld a law requiring TikTok’s parent company, China-based ByteDance, to divest ownership of the platform, potentially leading to a nationwide ban. According to NBC, the ruling, issued in an unsigned opinion with no dissents, allows the law to take effect on Sunday, sparking widespread uncertainty about the…