due process
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In the early hours of Saturday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 7-2 decision temporarily halting the Trump administration’s use of a wartime law to deport Venezuelan migrants. While the ruling was praised by civil rights advocates, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) expressed frustration that it wasn’t unanimous — and warned of the administration’s apparent…
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In a late-night decision, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a temporary pause on the deportation of Venezuelan migrants accused of gang affiliation under a rarely used wartime statute. The court made the rulings in response to urgent filings from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) that warned of imminent removals without judicial review. The unsigned…
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A prominent conservative federal judge has delivered a blistering rebuke of the Trump administration’s handling of the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, calling its actions “shocking” and a fundamental violation of constitutional due process. In a sharply worded Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals opinion issued Thursday, Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III, a Reagan appointee with…
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In a sharply divided 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration may resume deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, a 1798 wartime statute. The ruling intensifies debate over the scope of presidential authority, especially in matters of immigration and national security. Here’s what the ruling means, what it doesn’t, and…
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The Trump administration’s immigration policies have intensified scrutiny over the legal process governing the deportation of lawful permanent residents and visa holders. While prior administrations have exercised deportation authority, recent cases involving individuals with legal status—such as a Columbia University activist and a Brown University doctor—have raised questions about due process and executive overreach, reports…
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In the annals of American history, March 2025 may be remembered as the week when democracy itself was placed on life support. A series of unprecedented legal and constitutional breaches sent shockwaves through the nation’s legal institutions, raising alarms about the erosion of checks and balances. In a stunning abdication of congressional authority, lawmakers surrendered…
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The case of Vincent Simmons, a Black man who spent 44 years in prison for a crime he maintains he did not commit, has drawn national attention to the deep flaws within the American criminal justice system. Simmons’ conviction in 1977 was overturned in 2022 by a Louisiana judge, yet his fight for justice continues…
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A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate student and legal U.S. resident, who was detained by immigration officials and transferred to a Louisiana detention facility. The case has drawn significant legal and political attention, raising concerns over due process and First Amendment protections. U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman…
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia University graduate and Palestinian student leader, on Saturday, according to a statement from Student Workers of Columbia. Khalil was inside a Columbia University-owned residence when ICE agents entered his apartment and took him into custody. According to his attorney, Amy Greer, ICE…
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Television personality Wendy Williams is taking legal steps to regain control of her personal and financial affairs, enlisting high-profile attorney Joe Tacopina to challenge the court-appointed guardianship that has governed her life for over two years. Tacopina, known for representing high-profile clients such as A$AP Rocky, confirmed on the 2 Angry Men podcast that Williams…
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