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The U.S. Supreme Court has announced it will hear arguments regarding whether former President Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution, specifically in relation to charges linked to the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The court’s conservative majority issued a brief order setting oral arguments for April 22, potentially delaying the trial in…
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A judge in Illinois has ruled that former President Donald Trump is disqualified from appearing on the state’s Republican presidential primary ballot due to his involvement in the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021. Cook County Circuit Judge Tracie Porter sided with Illinois voters who argued that Trump violated the anti-insurrection clause of the U.S.…
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The US Supreme Court engaged in a nearly four-hour oral argument on Monday, Feb. 26 delving into the potential ramifications of Texas and Florida laws aimed at social media platforms but with far-reaching implications for the broader digital economy. The legislation, seeking to prevent social media giants like Facebook, YouTube, and others from removing or…
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In the wake of Justice John Harlan’s famous dissent in Plessy v Ferguson, wherein he coined the phrase “color blind,” the issue of affirmative action has been at the forefront of legal debates in the United States. The concept of affirmative action, particularly in government programs and educational institutions, has prompted a series of landmark…
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In a controversial decision that reverberates beyond state lines, the Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos, created through in vitro fertilization (IVF), are to be legally considered “children” under Alabama law. The ruling, handed down on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, has ignited debates over reproductive rights and healthcare access. The case in question…
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The recent Supreme Court case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, marked a significant turning point in the legal landscape surrounding abortion rights in the United States. Justice Alito, in justifying the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, emphasized a return to democratic principles, arguing that the issue of abortion…
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The issue of gay rights and the constitutional protection of homosexual conduct has long been a subject of contentious legal debate in the United States. Over the years, landmark Supreme Court decisions have shaped the legal framework surrounding this issue, leaving many questions unanswered and raising concerns about the treatment of individuals based on their…
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