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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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Justice Department efforts to strip citizenship from naturalized Americans likely violate constitutional rights
Justice Department efforts to strip citizenship from naturalized Americans likely violate constitutional rights The Trump administration’s efforts to strip citizenship from naturalized Americans may violate constitutional rights, as they pursue denaturalization cases without providing adequate due process protections. The government can only take away citizenship in specific situations, such as if someone “illegally procured” citizenship […]
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How Philadelphia’s sanitation strike differed from past labor disputes in the city
How Philadelphia’s sanitation strike differed from past labor disputes in the city The Philadelphia sanitation strike ended after eight days on July 9, 2025, with 9,000 union workers returning to work immediately after a three-year contract was reached. The deal includes 3% annual raises and an additional step in the union pay scale for veteran […]
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Millions rally against authoritarianism, while the White House portrays protests as threats – a political scientist explains
Millions rally against authoritarianism, while the White House portrays protests as threats – a political scientist explains Millions of Americans protested against President Donald Trump’s authoritarianism and expansion of executive power on June 14, 2025, in rallies organized under the “No Kings” banner. The protests were largely peaceful, but some incidents of violence did occur, […]
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Debates over presidential power to suspend habeas corpus resurface in Trump administration
Debates over presidential power to suspend habeas corpus resurface in Trump administration The Trump administration has raised the issue of suspending habeas corpus, a constitutional right that protects individuals from arbitrary detention, sparking debates over presidential power and executive overreach. The privilege of habeas corpus was first suspended during the Civil War by President Abraham […]
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100 years ago, the Supreme Court made a landmark ruling on parents’ rights in education – today, another case raises new questions
100 years ago, the Supreme Court made a landmark ruling on parents’ rights in education – today, another case raises new questions The Supreme Court is set to release a decision on Mahmoud v. Taylor, a case that raises questions about parental rights, religious freedom, and curricular content in public education. The case involves parents […]
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Veterans’ protests planned for D-Day latest in nearly 250 years of fighting for their benefits
Veterans’ protests planned for D-Day latest in nearly 250 years of fighting for their benefits Veterans across the US will gather on June 6, 2025, to protest cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs and other government programs, highlighting their disproportionate impact due to “veterans preference” in federal hiring. The Trump administration’s cuts have led […]
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Harvard University Sues Trump Administration Over Ban on Enrolling Foreign Students
Harvard University Sues Trump Administration Over Ban on Enrolling Foreign Students Harvard University has sued the Trump administration over its ban on enrolling foreign students, claiming it’s unconstitutional retaliation. The Department of Homeland Security had previously blocked international students from attending Harvard, citing disciplinary records and protest activity as reasons for the ban. The lawsuit […]
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation case is more about individual rights than the Trump administration’s foreign policy
Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation case is more about individual rights than the Trump administration’s foreign policy Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation case is not primarily about foreign policy, but rather about individual rights, including the right to due process. The Trump administration has argued that courts cannot grant relief to individuals challenging their deportation […]
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The legal limits of Trump’s crackdown on sanctuary cities like Philadelphia
The legal limits of Trump’s crackdown on sanctuary cities like Philadelphia President Trump’s executive order on April 28, 2025, demands that the U.S. attorney general publish a list of cities and states that obstruct federal immigration enforcement, potentially putting Philadelphia on the list due to its sanctuary city policies. Philadelphia’s sanctuary policies, including refusing to […]
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