December 5, 2025 11:44 pm

R.S.

Will Courts Keep Checking the President?

Supreme Court Faces Crucial Test in Presidential Power Disputes

The Supreme Court faces a critical test as it considers cases challenging Trump’s tariffs and executive overreach. Lower courts have upheld checks on presidential power, but as these cases reach more ideologically driven justices, the future of checks and balances hangs in the balance, potentially redefining constitutional norms and presidential authority.

The Lasting Effects of Voter Suppression

Impact of Restrictive Voting Laws on Voter Turnout and Participation

Sixty years after the Voting Rights Act passed, voter suppression is resurging, notably with Texas’s S.B. 1. Research shows rejected voters often cease trying, highlighting a threat to democracy as these laws hinder participation and potentially disenfranchise future generations.

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