On November 5, the Supreme Court will weigh presidential powers in imposing tariffs under IEEPA, a decision impacting executive authority and separation of powers.
The threat of attacks can influence elected officials’ votes, policy choices, and public engagement.
Shifting city elections to even-numbered years boosts voter turnout, benefiting especially underserved communities.
Election officials like Tonya Wichman work year-round to ensure secure, accurate, and accessible elections, facing challenges like threats and turnover since 2020.
Americans should feel safe to vote without intimidation from military or federal agents.
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.
Proposed changes in military acquisitions risk increased wasteful spending and may compromise weapon effectiveness.
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.
As the justices take their seats, our system of checks and balances tilts precariously.
For years private prison companies have been an important partner for ICE as the government carries out its immigration agenda.
