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Understanding key terms swirling around Alligator Alcatraz and immigration enforcement in the US
Understanding key terms swirling around Alligator Alcatraz and immigration enforcement in the US **Immigrant vs. Migrant**: An immigrant refers to a foreign national who intends to remain in the US, while a migrant is a generic term that doesn’t have any specific legal meaning and is often used incorrectly as a synonym for immigrant. **Documented […]
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NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon – a space lawyer explains why, and what the law has to say
NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon – a space lawyer explains why, and what the law has to say NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, which could support its planned international lunar research station and provide power for long-term habitats and missions. The use of […]
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Football and faith could return to the Supreme Court – this time, over loudspeakers
Football and faith could return to the Supreme Court – this time, over loudspeakers Private schools in Florida are challenging a state athletic association’s policy banning communal prayer over loudspeakers at public stadium events, citing their right to free speech and free exercise of religion. The case, Cambridge Christian School v. Florida High School Athletic […]
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The World Court just ruled countries can be held liable for climate change damage – what does that mean for the US?
The World Court just ruled countries can be held liable for climate change damage – what does that mean for the US? The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a landmark advisory opinion declaring that all countries have a legal obligation to protect and prevent harm to the climate, affirming existing international laws related […]
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Due process: What it means in US law and its implications for migrant rights
Due process: What it means in US law and its implications for migrant rights The concept of due process is a core principle of the US justice system that requires the government to act in accordance with the rule of law, and its implications for migrant rights are being strongly tested. The US Supreme Court […]
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President Trump’s tug-of-war with the courts, explained
President Trump’s tug-of-war with the courts, explained President Trump has won some significant court victories, including a June 27, 2025, Supreme Court ruling that limits the ability of judges to block his administration’s policies nationwide. However, Trump has also lost several cases in lower courts, including a May 28 decision by a three-judge panel of […]
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How citizenship chaos was averted, for now, by a class action injunction against Trump’s birthright citizenship order
How citizenship chaos was averted, for now, by a class action injunction against Trump’s birthright citizenship order A class action injunction has been issued against President Trump’s birthright citizenship order, preventing federal officials from enforcing it nationally for now. The preliminary injunction was granted by a New Hampshire federal district judge, U.S. District Judge Joseph […]
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The rule of law is key to capitalism − eroding it is bad news for American business
The rule of law is key to capitalism − eroding it is bad news for American business The rule of law is crucial for capitalism, but its erosion is threatening the US economy, investor confidence, and global stability. Chaotic deregulation and selective enforcement of laws have led to a decline in respect for the rule […]
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Here are the letters that convinced Google and Apple to keep TikTok online
Here are the letters that convinced Google and Apple to keep TikTok online US Department of Justice sent letters to major tech companies (Google, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, etc.) assuring them that they would not be held responsible for violating a law banning TikTok from US platforms. The law, known as the Protecting Americans from Foreign […]
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The Supreme Court just upended internet law, and I have questions
The Supreme Court just upended internet law, and I have questions The Supreme Court has ruled that using age verification to gate adult content does not violate the First Amendment in the US. The court’s decision, Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, concludes that states have a valid interest in keeping children away from pornography and […]
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