December 5, 2025 2:55 pm

Elections

Nevada Governor Vetoes Bill Prohibiting Guns at Election Sites

Nevada Governor Vetoes Bill to Ban Guns at Election Sites

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo vetoed NV A.B. 105, blocking a ban on guns near election sites, despite 70% voter support. This decision leaves Nevadans exposed to potential intimidation at polling places, contrasting with states like Florida and Texas, which have enacted similar protections.

Habeas Corpus, Explained | Brennan Center for Justice

Trump Administration Considers Suspending Habeas Corpus Amid Setbacks

The Trump administration’s consideration of suspending habeas corpus, a crucial legal tool for contesting detentions, highlights ongoing tension between executive actions and constitutional rights, underscoring the writ’s historical significance as a safeguard against arbitrary government power since its inception in 1215’s Magna Carta.

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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