Last week, Swiss business leaders gifted Trump a $130,000 gold bar, prompting tariff cuts and highlighting crony capitalism’s grip on government policy.
The Supreme Court is reviewing whether private prison firm GEO Group can claim immunity to lawsuits over alleged forced labor at its Colorado detention center, impacting how federal contractors might appeal legal decisions and possibly shielding them from liability for government-directed work. GEO’s revenue heavily depends on U.S. ICE contracts, raising concerns about accountability and the privatization of immigration detention amid record-high detainee numbers.
President Trump’s intensified deportation efforts highlight the immigration system’s challenges. Margy O’Herron discusses the legal complexities and evolving policies affecting communities, emphasizing the need for reform to ensure due process and fairness amidst increased enforcement.
In early 2017, the Trump administration imposed a temporary freeze on billions in federal funds, disrupting vital scientific research and leading to legal battles. This move threatens American scientific progress and highlights concerns about executive power and the rule of law, potentially stalling future innovations critical to national prosperity and security.
Corruption in U.S. politics has reached critical levels, with Congress urged to enforce the Constitution’s Emoluments Clauses to curb abuses of power.
The Supreme Court will hear Learning Resources v. Trump, scrutinizing Trump’s tariffs as potential overreach of presidential power. This case could redefine executive authority and impact global trade.
On November 5, the Supreme Court will weigh presidential powers in imposing tariffs under IEEPA, a decision impacting executive authority and separation of powers.
Election officials like Tonya Wichman work year-round to ensure secure, accurate, and accessible elections, facing challenges like threats and turnover since 2020.
State and local officials, not the president, oversee U.S. elections, even though Trump attempted to influence this with an executive order on voting rules.
The Supreme Court debates the constitutionality of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a vital enforcement tool ensuring racial equality in voting, potentially reshaping U.S. democracy.
As tensions rise over protests in Portland, Trump’s rhetoric on “insurrection” raises constitutional concerns. Judge Immergut blocks National Guard deployment, highlighting fears of presidential abuse under the Insurrection Act. The debate underscores historical anxieties about military power in domestic affairs, prompting calls for legal reforms to safeguard democracy.
The indictment of James Comey by Lindsey Halligan, Trump’s new U.S. attorney, underscores the risks of politicized prosecutions, challenging justice’s integrity.
