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2 weeks ago

Supreme Court says Trump's efforts to close the Education Department can continue

The U.S. Supreme Court permits the Trump administration to proceed with dismantling the U.S. Department of Education despite ongoing legal challenges.

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2 weeks ago

A judge circumvents Supreme Court ban and blocks Trump's order against birthright citizenship

A New Hampshire judge temporarily suspended Trump's order to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants.

fromArs Technica

1 month ago

Supreme Court overturns 5th Circuit ruling that upended Universal Service Fund

The article critiques the Consumers' Research position regarding revenue-raising statutes and their constitutional implications.

1 month ago

Conduct Unbecoming': Veteran Group Leader Rips Hegseth For Politicizing the Military' With Wild Attack On the Media

That's America's secretary of defense. To use a military term, it's conduct unbecoming. He looks rattled. He obviously looks thin-skinned. He's extremely aggressive and volatile.

US politics

The U.S. Copyright Office used to be fairly low-drama. Not anymore

The U.S. Copyright Office is currently embroiled in controversy following the firing of its head, highlighting tensions over copyright and AI.

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Intellectual property law

Perlmutter v. Trump: Does the President Control the Copyright Office?

Arts

Intellectual property law

1 month ago

The U.S. Copyright Office used to be fairly low-drama. Not anymore

The U.S. Copyright Office is currently embroiled in controversy following the firing of its head, highlighting tensions over copyright and AI.

fromPatently-O

Perlmutter v. Trump: Does the President Control the Copyright Office?

The lawsuit filed by Shira Perlmutter challenges President Trump's authority over constitutional institutions like the Library of Congress.

A Victory for Separation of Powers

The court's ruling against Trump's tariffs reinforces the constitutional principle of separation of powers.

Law

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Intellectual property law

Executive Order Against Jenner & Block Is 'Null And Void' - Above the Law

Judge Bates ruled the Trump administration's Executive Order unconstitutional, asserting it violated the First Amendment and separation of powers.

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fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Manhattan Institute opposes NAR commission lawsuit settlement

The organization highlights the dangers of judicial overreach in economic regulation through class-action settlements.

Non-profit organizations

Judge Rules Trump Takeover of Nonprofit a "Gross Usurpation of Power" - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The federal court ruled the Trump administration's takeover of USIP was illegal, supporting nonprofit independence and separation of powers.

Non-profit organizations

DOGE tried assigning a team to the Government Accountability Office. They refused

GAO's refusal emphasizes the importance of maintaining the separation of powers between legislative and executive branches.

fromNextgov.com

Legislative watchdog rebuffs DOGE efforts to install on-site team

DOGE's attempt to oversee GAO has been rejected, reaffirming GAO's independence and separation of powers.

fromIntelligencer

3 months ago

How Could the Kilmar Abrego Garcia Standoff End?

The escalating legal standoff raises crucial questions about judicial power and executive authority regarding immigration cases.

fromThe Atlantic

3 months ago

This Is Why Dictatorships Fail

The Constitution's separation of powers is crucial to prevent any individual from holding absolute authority, as demonstrated by recent executive tariff decisions.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

3 months ago

Opinion: Congress began ceding power to presidents long before Trump

Congress increasingly functions as a subordinate branch to the executive, rather than as an independent legislative entity.

Bernie Sanders Rips Trump In Fiery Takedown: Only a Coward' Sues Media For Reporting Things You Don't Like'

Sen. Bernie Sanders criticizes President Trump for undermining democratic principles and emphasizes the importance of debate and accountability in governance.

House Republicans Want to Impeach Judges. Here's How the Process Would Work.

President Trump's calls for judge impeachment challenge judicial independence and raise concerns over the separation of powers.

Grow a Pair!' Fox's Mark Levin Drops Scorched Earth Attack On John Roberts Defending Federal Judges

For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision.

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fromArs Technica

US tries to keep DOGE and Musk work secret in appeal of court-ordered discovery

The states argue that Elon Musk's influence over government agencies violates legal norms and seek discovery to confirm this.

fromNextgov.com

Judge: Musk and Trump's effort to disband USAID is likely unconstitutional

Federal judge rules Musk and Trump likely violated constitutional clauses regarding USAID changes.

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US politics

The Judiciary's Role

fromNew York Post

Trump and FDR agree: presidents can fire at will under the Constitution

Trump's order to fire Biden-era US Attorneys highlights ongoing tensions between presidential power and congressional authority regarding appointments.

The Judiciary's Role

Trump's call for impeaching a judge challenges judicial norms, risking a constitutional crisis.

The administration's defiance of judicial rulings signifies tension within U.S. government branches.

fromNew York Post

Trump and FDR agree: presidents can fire at will under the Constitution

Trump's order to fire Biden-era US Attorneys highlights ongoing tensions between presidential power and congressional authority regarding appointments.

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The U.S. Institute of Peace building symbolized conflict resolution. Then DOGE came knocking

"I can't imagine how our work could align more perfectly with the goals that [President Donald Trump] has outlined: keeping us out of foreign wars, resolving conflicts before they drag us into those kinds of conflicts," Moose told the Associated Press.

Washington DC

Defiance and Threats in Deportation Case Renew Fear of Constitutional Crisis

The Trump administration defied a federal judge's deportation order, raising concerns about the erosion of judicial authority.

Legal experts warn this challenge to the judiciary could signify a broader constitutional transformation.

Opinion | Where Are Trump and Musk Taking Us?

The U.S. may be facing a constitutional crisis due to power imbalances between Congress and the Presidency.

fromThe Washington Post

'Unlawful' suspension of USAID funding likely violated Constitution, judge says

Judge rules Trump administration must release $2 billion in foreign aid, citing violation of separation of powers.

Federal Judges Are Ordering Trump to Slow Down. Will He Listen?

The DOJ argues that expansive executive power validates Trump's unilateral actions despite numerous legal challenges.

Musk and Republican Lawmakers Pressure Judges with Impeachment Threats

Republican calls to impeach federal judges escalate, threatening constitutional norms, mainly influenced by Trump allies including Elon Musk.

fromwww.esquire.com

Is Our System of Checks and Balances About to Collapse?

Montesquieu's theory of separation of powers is essential for liberty and influenced democratic governance, notably in America.

Law

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Oklahoma lawmaker sues governor over executive order ending remote work

A lawsuit challenges Gov. Stitt's ability to mandate state employees return to in-office work, questioning his authority over employee rights.

Law

Law school groups decry Trump's defiance of courts

Law school groups are alarmed about the Trump administration's threats to the judicial branch and the rule of law.

White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE legally, anyway

Elon Musk's role in government initiatives is mainly advisory and lacks formal authority.

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SUPERCUT: MSNBC Hosts Try Their Best to Get Under Trump's Skin With President Elon Musk' Narrative

White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE legally, anyway

Elon Musk's role in government initiatives is mainly advisory and lacks formal authority.