U.S. Constitution

  • The ‘Miranda Rights’: Understanding The Case That Changed Police Interrogations

    In Miranda v. Arizona (1966), the U.S. Supreme Court established the now-famous “Miranda rights,” fundamentally changing how law enforcement approaches custodial interrogations. The landmark case centered on Ernesto Miranda, an Arizona resident accused of kidnapping and assault. During police questioning, Miranda confessed without being informed of his constitutional rights against self-incrimination, leading to the Supreme…

  • Landmark Supreme Court Cases Shaping American Law and Student Rights

    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…

  • Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Introduces ‘No Kings Act’ to Remove Presidential Immunity from Criminal Prosecution

    Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has introduced the “No Kings Act,” a landmark piece of legislation aimed at removing immunity from federal criminal prosecution for U.S. presidents and vice presidents. Introduced on Thursday, the No Kings Act asserts that U.S. presidents and vice presidents are not above the law and cannot claim immunity from federal…