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In a landmark ruling that reshaped American constitutional law, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (2022), effectively overturning Roe v. Wade (1973). The Dobbs decision eliminated the federal constitutional right to abortion, returning the authority to regulate abortion laws to individual states. This ruling has sparked significant legal, political, and…
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A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration must reinstate tens of thousands of federal employees who were summarily dismissed in an alleged attempt to circumvent employment protections. On March 7, Judge William Alsup of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled that the administration engaged in a “sham” operation…
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A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully removed Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) Chair Cathy Harris, reinstating her to her position in a decision that underscores the agency’s statutory independence. U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras held that Harris’ dismissal violated statutory provisions designed to protect the MSPB’s autonomy. The ruling found that…
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Introduction Executive orders are directives issued by the President of the United States to manage operations of the federal government. While they are a powerful tool for presidential action, their limits are often tested in the courts, particularly when they conflict with constitutional principles, statutory law, or the separation of powers. During his first week…
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Marbury v. Madison (1803): The Case That Established Judicial Review and Shaped U.S. Legal Precedent
In 1803, a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case, Marbury v. Madison, established a crucial principle of American constitutional law: the power of judicial review. This case continues to shape the workings of the U.S. legal system today. To understand its importance, we must first look at the events that led up to the case, the…
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The U.S. Supreme Court has made landmark rulings that continue to define fundamental American rights and legal principles, especially in educational settings. By setting legal precedents, these cases have clarified students’ rights, defined the limits of government and school authority, and protected individual freedoms under the Constitution. Defining Free Speech in Schools In Bethel School…
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