July 16, 2025

The Supreme Court silently enabled Trump to dismantle the Department of Education via mass staff firings, bypassing Congress, sparking debate on unchecked presidential power.

On July 1, Congress allocated $45 billion for new immigration detention centers, raising concerns about family treatment under deportation proceedings and challenging the Flores settlement’s protections. The move, a shift from previous policies, signals a significant increase in family detentions with potential human rights implications.