due process

  • Trump’s Decision To Block Harvard From Admitting International Students Raises Concerns

    The Trump administration’s recent decision to revoke Harvard University’s certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) marks a significant legal flashpoint. That singular decision could reshape the boundaries between federal immigration enforcement, academic freedom, and constitutional protections for U.S. institutions. This commentary unpacks the legal framework, examines due process concerns, and analyzes the…

  • Trump Suffers Another Setback! Judge Rules His Order Against Law Firm Perkins Coie Unconstitutional

    Former President Donald J. Trump suffered a major legal defeat Friday after U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell struck down his Executive Order 14230, which had imposed sweeping federal sanctions against the prominent law firm Perkins Coie LLP. The court ruled that the order was an unconstitutional abuse of executive authority and a retaliatory attack on…

  • Black Texas Couple Sues State Over ‘Kidnapping’ of Newborn Placed in Foster Care After Choosing Midwife-Led Treatment for Jaundice

    A Dallas-area couple has filed a lawsuit against the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), alleging constitutional violations and administrative overreach after their newborn daughter was forcibly removed and placed in foster care for nearly a month in 2023. The complaint, filed April 22 in Travis County District Court, challenges the agency’s internal…

  • Woman Faces Deportation After Phone App Leads Her to Canadian Border Instead of Costco

    A Guatemalan woman living in the United States without legal status is now facing deportation after a wrong turn on the way to Costco led her to the Ambassador Bridge toll plaza near the U.S.-Canada border. The incident has sparked renewed calls for transparency and reform of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) practices along…

  • Rep. Jasmine Crockett Praises SCOTUS Ruling Pausing Deportations: ‘That Plane Better Not Take Off’

    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…

  • Supreme Court Halts Trump’s Deportation of Venezuelan Migrants Under Wartime Law

    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…

  • Conservative Judge Slams Trump Administration for ‘Shocking’ Deportation Tactics in Abrego Garcia Case

    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…

  • Explainer: Supreme Court’s Alien Enemies Act Ruling Raises Questions About Wartime Powers

    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…

  • Legal Grounds For Deporting Green Card Holders: Examining Trump’s Immigration Policies

    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…

  • The Week Democracy Teetered: A Legal Reckoning for the United States

    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…