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fromFortune
1 week ago

Young Americans sue Trump over fossil fuel agenda

Eva Lighthiser expressed, "It's very intimidating to think about my future. The climate is very unreliable, it's destabilized, and it's going to get worse."
US politics
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Trump says he's considering taking away' Rosie O'Donnell's US citizenship

Trump is considering revoking Rosie O'Donnell's citizenship, despite constitutional protections preventing such actions against native-born citizens.
#immigration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk ordered freed from immigration detention

A federal judge ruled that Rumeysa Ozturk's detention likely violated her constitutional rights, ordering her immediate release from custody.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk ordered freed from immigration detention

A federal judge ruled that Rumeysa Ozturk's detention likely violated her constitutional rights, ordering her immediate release from custody.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

US: Mahmoud Khalil sues Trump administration for $20m DW 07/11/2025

Khalil's claim alleges he was the victim of 'malicious prosecution and abuse of process, false arrest, false imprisonment, and negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress,' asserting that the Trump administration illegally arrested and detained him.
US politics
Privacy professionals
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 weeks ago

EFF Tells Virginia Court That Constitutional Privacy Protections Forbid Cops from Finding out Everyone Who Searched for a Keyword

Police access to Internet search queries through reverse-keyword warrants infringes on privacy rights and conflicts with the Fourth Amendment.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

'Making America militarized again': Use of military in U.S. erodes democracy, veteran advocates say

Families of service members are experiencing health emergencies alone, highlighting the sacrifices associated with troop deployment at home. Advocacy groups express concerns over the implications for constitutional rights.
US politics
#trump-administration
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

MSNBC's Kumar Says Trump Using Deportations to Test U.S. Resistance Against Plan to Tear Down' Democracy

Trump's administration uses deportees to test American resistance against constitutional erosion and democratic principles.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump's Education by Indoctrination Must Be Fought With Social Justice Unionism

Trump's administration is eroding constitutional rights and promoting authoritarian control in education.
US politics
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Former Anonymous' Author Files Legal Challenge Over Trump Memo Targeting Him

Former Homeland Security official Miles Taylor files a complaint against Trump's memo targeting dissenters as unconstitutional.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US judge says effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil likely unconstitutional

Judge Farbiarz deemed the deportation of pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil likely unconstitutional, challenging the administration's claims of national security threats.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

MSNBC's Kumar Says Trump Using Deportations to Test U.S. Resistance Against Plan to Tear Down' Democracy

Trump's administration uses deportees to test American resistance against constitutional erosion and democratic principles.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump's Education by Indoctrination Must Be Fought With Social Justice Unionism

Trump's administration is eroding constitutional rights and promoting authoritarian control in education.
#supreme-court
fromThe Nation
3 months ago
US politics

Did the Supreme Court Just Grow a Spine?

The Supreme Court ordered Trump to stop certain deportations, signaling judicial pushback against executive overreach.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Supreme Court throws out death sentence, murder conviction of Okla. death row inmate

The Supreme Court overturned Richard Glossip's murder conviction, emphasizing constitutional rights and the need for a new trial after 25 years on death row.
US politics
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Did the Supreme Court Just Grow a Spine?

The Supreme Court ordered Trump to stop certain deportations, signaling judicial pushback against executive overreach.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Supreme Court throws out death sentence, murder conviction of Okla. death row inmate

The Supreme Court overturned Richard Glossip's murder conviction, emphasizing constitutional rights and the need for a new trial after 25 years on death row.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

This week, RFK Jr. and Donald Trump showed how disease and despotism walk hand in hand

The disbanding of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee and the military's involvement in protests reveal a concerning trend in America.
Los Angeles
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

What is happening in Los Angeles is not law enforcement, it's occupation

Federal response to LA protests represents a dangerous escalation against constitutional governance.
#due-process
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Senator Fires Back at White House Over Demand He Apologize'

Sen. Chris Van Hollen defends due process rights, emphasizing the importance of constitutional protections against the Trump administration's actions.
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Donald Trump's Outrageous Response To Being Asked If He Needs To Uphold The Constitution Is Going Viral

The ongoing debate in the Trump administration centers on due process rights for all individuals in the U.S., including noncitizens.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Commentary: Newsom called the Abrego Garcia deportation fight a 'distraction.' Then came the pushback

Governor Newsom's remarks on a wrongfully deported resident sparked controversy among Democrats, highlighting tensions between constitutional rights and public economic concerns.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Senator Fires Back at White House Over Demand He Apologize'

Sen. Chris Van Hollen defends due process rights, emphasizing the importance of constitutional protections against the Trump administration's actions.
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Donald Trump's Outrageous Response To Being Asked If He Needs To Uphold The Constitution Is Going Viral

The ongoing debate in the Trump administration centers on due process rights for all individuals in the U.S., including noncitizens.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Commentary: Newsom called the Abrego Garcia deportation fight a 'distraction.' Then came the pushback

Governor Newsom's remarks on a wrongfully deported resident sparked controversy among Democrats, highlighting tensions between constitutional rights and public economic concerns.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Judge blocks deportation of Boulder attacker's family

A federal judge halted the deportation of the family of a suspect in a Boulder firebombing, citing urgent constitutional rights concerns.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

4 asylum seekers arrested by ICE at San Francisco courthouse

Federal agents detained four asylum seekers at San Francisco Immigration Court, raising constitutional concerns among immigration attorneys.
Law
fromwww.twincities.com
2 months ago

Trump campaign against law firms dealt another setback as judge blocks executive order

Federal judge blocks Trump's executive order targeting law firms, affirming constitutional rights and independent judiciary.
NYC parents
fromwww.bxtimes.com
2 months ago

Bronx high school students participate in citywide pro-democracy walkout Bronx Times

High school students in NYC protested against the Trump administration's policies affecting education and student rights.
#habeas-corpus
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Confidently Bombs Question About Habeas Corpus in Shocking Hearing Exchange

Sen. Hassan emphasized the importance of habeas corpus, warning against its suspension by any president without accountability.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump administration mulling end to habeas corpus, legal right to challenge one's detention

The Trump administration is considering suspending habeas corpus, a move that raises serious concerns about rule of law and immigration rights.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Confidently Bombs Question About Habeas Corpus in Shocking Hearing Exchange

Sen. Hassan emphasized the importance of habeas corpus, warning against its suspension by any president without accountability.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump administration mulling end to habeas corpus, legal right to challenge one's detention

The Trump administration is considering suspending habeas corpus, a move that raises serious concerns about rule of law and immigration rights.
#rikers-island
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Federal Judge Removes City Authority Over Rikers Island

New York City's jail system will be managed by an outside remediation manager per a federal judge's ruling.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
NYC politics

DEVELOPING: Rikers Island goes into federal receivership as judge appoints manager to oversee city jail, end civil rights abuses | amNewYork

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Federal Judge Removes City Authority Over Rikers Island

New York City's jail system will be managed by an outside remediation manager per a federal judge's ruling.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

DEVELOPING: Rikers Island goes into federal receivership as judge appoints manager to oversee city jail, end civil rights abuses | amNewYork

Rikers Island will now operate under federal receivership to address constitutional rights violations of detainees.
Miami food
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Federal court once again strikes down Florida drag show ban as likely unconstitutional

The injunction against Florida's drag-show ban underscores concerns regarding its constitutionality and the protection of First Amendment rights.
#free-speech
fromTruthout
2 months ago
Right-wing politics

Republicans Sneak "Nonprofit Killer" Bill Into Tax Package, Giving Trump Tool to Quash Dissent

US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Federal judge hears challenge to Mahmoud Khalil's detention

Khalil's detention raises significant free speech concerns amidst his pro-Palestinian activism, as his case faces judicial scrutiny.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Republicans Sneak "Nonprofit Killer" Bill Into Tax Package, Giving Trump Tool to Quash Dissent

The proposed legislation threatens free speech rights by allowing the administration to revoke nonprofit status of groups deemed 'terrorist supporting'.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Federal judge hears challenge to Mahmoud Khalil's detention

Khalil's detention raises significant free speech concerns amidst his pro-Palestinian activism, as his case faces judicial scrutiny.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

Viral Bay Area projection activist reaches $120,000 settlement in civil rights lawsuit against Bay Area city

After being detained for projecting a presidential slogan onto San Ramon City Hall, Alan Marling initiated a successful legal battle resulting in a $120,000 settlement.
Mission District
#rumeysa-ozturk
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Judge not waiting for transfer of Tufts student detained by ICE to hold bail hearing

Rümeysa Öztürk's detention raises constitutional rights concerns, prompting legal actions for her release.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Appeals court pauses Tufts student's transfer to Vermont in immigration detention case

Rumeysa Ozturk's immigration detention raises significant constitutional questions and highlights tensions between governmental jurisdiction and individual rights.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Judge not waiting for transfer of Tufts student detained by ICE to hold bail hearing

Rümeysa Öztürk's detention raises constitutional rights concerns, prompting legal actions for her release.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Appeals court pauses Tufts student's transfer to Vermont in immigration detention case

Rumeysa Ozturk's immigration detention raises significant constitutional questions and highlights tensions between governmental jurisdiction and individual rights.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Another Lawsuit Filed Over Vindictive Executive Orders Targeting Lawyers - Above the Law

The lawsuit filed by Attorney Mark Zaid challenges the revocation of his security clearance, claiming it was an act of improper political retribution against legal advocates.
Law
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Congressmembers denounce targeting of Chinese social services organization

A NYC nonprofit is accused of helping undocumented immigrants, prompting a backlash from local officials defending the teaching of constitutional rights.
fromtime.com
3 months ago

We Are In a Constitutional Crisis': Van Hollen on Trump's Refusal to Free Abrego Garcia

We are in a constitutional crisis...the Trump Administration to facilitate his return.
US politics
#border-patrol
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Disgraced Border Agent Admits He Ordered Women to Expose Breasts If They Wanted to Enter U.S.

A former Border Patrol agent pleaded guilty to abusing his authority by demanding women expose themselves for personal gratification.
Black Lives Matter
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Judge orders Border Patrol to halt illegal stops in the Central Valley, after dozens arrested in raids

A federal judge ordered a halt on illegal Border Patrol arrests in Central Valley due to constitutional rights violations.
Law
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

CA judge bars Border Patrol from some warrantless arrests of suspected undocumented residents

A federal judge ruled that Border Patrol cannot arrest undocumented individuals without a warrant or reasonable suspicion of flight.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Disgraced Border Agent Admits He Ordered Women to Expose Breasts If They Wanted to Enter U.S.

A former Border Patrol agent pleaded guilty to abusing his authority by demanding women expose themselves for personal gratification.
#deportation
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Judge grants injunction to pause removal of Toronto bike lanes | CBC News

An Ontario judge has granted an injunction that bars the provincial government from tearing out three Toronto bike lanes while a constitutional challenge is decided.
Toronto
US news
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

Harvard won't comply with Trump administration's demands - Harvard Gazette

Harvard defends its independence against Trump administration demands threatening $9 billion in research funding.
#harvard-university
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

JUST IN: Harvard Sues Trump Administration, Alleges Constitutional Rights Violated By Funding Freeze Punishment

Harvard University filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a funding freeze, claiming it violates their constitutional rights.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Immigration judge denies bond for Tufts PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk

Öztürk's arrest raises concerns about constitutional rights and the targeting of individuals for their political beliefs.
Dallas Cowboys
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Texas senator wants investigation of Muslim-led real estate project

Efforts to develop a Muslim-centered community in Texas raise constitutional concerns for local Jewish and Christian populations.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Lawyers to return to court Monday in supervised consumption site legal challenge | CBC News

Ontario judge calls lawyers back to court regarding the constitutionality of a new law banning consumption sites near schools.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

'Overnight I lost my reputation and now they are playing for time in the hope I die' - comedian Sil Fox (92) on suing the State

Comedian Sil Fox, who is suing the State after being wrongly accused of sexually assaulting a fan, has accused the State of 'playing for time in the hope that I die soon and it goes away.'
UK news
US politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Trump Ramps Up Effort to Intimidate Judges Amid Their Growing Pushback

Judges are actively defending constitutional norms against actions by the Trump administration and DOGE.
#transgender-rights
NYC LGBT
fromwww.pilotonline.com
4 months ago

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from banning transgender people from military service

Federal judge blocks Trump's transgender military ban, ruling it likely violates constitutional rights.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.pilotonline.com
4 months ago

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from banning transgender people from military service

Federal judge blocks Trump's transgender military ban, ruling it likely violates constitutional rights.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Santa Clara County, cities seek to freeze Trump's plans to cut funding to sanctuary cities and counties

The motion seeks an immediate stay on Trump’s plans to cut funding to sanctuary jurisdictions, arguing they violate constitutional rights and threaten core democratic principles.
San Francisco
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

Why Trump Is Right to View South Africa as a Threat

The Heritage Foundation called for the U.S. to cut aid to South Africa until it aligns with American values, which shows a troubling divergence in priorities.
Social justice
NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Luigi Mangione at McDonald's: Battle brews over how the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect was questioned and searched

The defense is fighting to suppress evidence seized during Luigi Mangione's controversial arrest at McDonald's.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

The Growing Fight Against Marriage Equality - Above the Law

The Supreme Court's conservative majority may threaten marriage equality despite broad public support.
fromBoston.com
7 months ago

Nebraska man who lost his home over $588 debt is getting it back

"The case confirmed that home equity is protected by the Constitution," said Christina Martin, senior attorney at Pacific Legal Foundation. This ruling safeguards homeowners' rights against extreme tax-related losses.
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