Constitutional law
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Donald Trump publicly criticized two conservative Supreme Court justices he appointed, accusing them of harming the country after they joined a majority ruling limiting his administration’s tariff powers. In a lengthy post on Truth Social Sunday night, Trump singled out Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett over a recent Supreme Court decision striking down his…
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During a high-stakes House floor debate over federal appropriations, Ilhan Omar delivered a sharply argued legal and constitutional critique of proposed funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), positioning the issue as one of accountability, civil liberties, and congressional oversight. “I rise today in strong opposition,” Omar said, challenging a Republican-backed proposal to allocate…
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A new federal lawsuit is seeking to block what advocacy groups describe as a sweeping and unlawful attempt by the Trump administration to dismantle long-standing requirements governing the preservation of presidential records, warning of a “real and immediate threat” that key documents could be destroyed or sold. The complaint, filed in Washington, D.C., by the…
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A key federal rules committee has voted to scale back a proposed transparency requirement for “friend of the court” filings, opting instead to prioritize donor privacy and avoid potential constitutional challenges. The U.S. Advisory Committee on Appellate Rules (ACAR) voted 5–1 on Thursday to remove a controversial provision that would have required organizations filing amicus…
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A series of detentions during an anti-war demonstration in New York City has sparked renewed legal scrutiny over policing of political protests and First Amendment protections. Organizers said more than 90 demonstrators were taken into custody during a rally opposing U.S. military support for Israel in its ongoing conflict with Iran. According to the advocacy…
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Jasmine Crockett is pressing a constitutional argument for executive intervention, formally calling on JD Vance and members of the Cabinet to invoke Section Four of the Twenty-Fifth Amendment to declare Donald Trump unfit to serve. In a letter dated April 7, 2026, Crockett asserts that the constitutional threshold for presidential incapacity has been met, characterizing…
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A rare courtroom appearance by President Donald Trump during oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court has drawn sharp legal commentary, with civil rights attorney Sherrilyn Ifill pointing the limits of political influence inside the nation’s highest court. “There are just places in which he is very small,” Ifill said, reflecting on Trump’s presence during…
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A 14-year-old candidate’s successful bid to appear on Vermont’s general election ballot for governor is drawing national legal attention, raising questions about age requirements, constitutional interpretation, and the evolving landscape of electoral eligibility in the United States. Dean Roy, a freshman at Stowe High School, qualified for the November ballot after forming his own political…
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A series of major federal court rulings issued Tuesday delivered a sweeping legal rebuke to multiple actions tied to President Donald Trump and his administration, underscoring the judiciary’s continued role in scrutinizing executive authority across constitutional, administrative, and civil rights issues. In at least five significant decisions spanning multiple jurisdictions, federal judges addressed disputes involving…
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The NAACP has appointed Kristen Clarke as its general counsel, a move widely viewed as a significant escalation in the organization’s legal campaign against policies advanced under the administration of Donald Trump. Clarke’s arrival comes as the NAACP expands litigation targeting federal and state actions it argues undermine longstanding civil rights protections, particularly in the…
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