Constitutional law
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A new online database created by an international team of academics is drawing attention in legal and policy circles for systematically tracking what it describes as authoritarian actions taken by President Donald Trump since the start of his second term in January 2025. The platform, known as the Trump Action Tracker, is run by British…
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U.S. citizens in Minnesota are increasingly carrying passports and other proof of citizenship during routine daily activities as intensified federal immigration enforcement operations continue in the state, prompting renewed legal scrutiny over due process, racial profiling, and civil liberties. According to reporting by CBS News, large-scale operations by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs…
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A community and political activist is warning that alleged federal efforts to obtain sensitive state voter data—while tying cooperation to immigration enforcement—could trigger serious constitutional challenges and intensify disputes over states’ control of elections. In a widely shared video post, including by activist Karress Marie, the unnamed woman claimed that requests attributed to Attorney General…
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The escalating controversy surrounding President Donald Trump’s renewed push to acquire Greenland has triggered a rare constitutional flashpoint in Washington, with Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) publicly calling for the invocation of the 25th Amendment to remove the president from office. While the demand has intensified political debate, its legal viability remains highly constrained by constitutional…
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Major American religious figures have recently issued rare and stark public warnings about the moral and legal direction of U.S. government policies under Donald Trump— touching on immigration enforcement, foreign military action and the conscience rights of service members. These statements, documented across multiple credible news sources, reflect significant institutional concerns that bridge theology, ethics…
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A leaked Department of Homeland Security (DHS) memo disclosed by a whistleblower on January 7, 2026, is prompting alarm among immigration attorneys and civil liberties advocates after claims that it authorizes U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to enter private homes without consent and without a judge-issued warrant. The memo was publicly highlighted by…
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The brief detention of two U.S. citizens by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis has intensified legal and civil liberties concerns over federal immigration enforcement practices, particularly the detention of individuals without charges and the treatment of detainees inside federal facilities. Patty O’Keefe and Brandon Siguenza, both U.S. citizens, were taken into ICE custody…
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President Donald Trump’s reported consideration of offering direct payments—ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per resident—to Greenlanders as an inducement to break away from Denmark and join the United States raises profound legal and diplomatic questions. The idea, which is under discussion within the administration, comes amid renewed interest by Trump in acquiring or otherwise exerting…
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In a striking assertion that has raised concerns among legal scholars and foreign policy experts, President Donald Trump told The New York Times that the only thing that could limit his global powers is “my own morality” — not international law. The comments, published in a wide-ranging interview with the newspaper, signal an unprecedented view…
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The United States Senate is set to vote next week on a bipartisan war powers resolution aimed at blocking President Donald Trump from continuing military action against Venezuela, a move that has taken on new legal and constitutional urgency following the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces over the weekend. The privileged…
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