Artificial intelligence didn’t disrupt the 2024 election, but its effects are expected to be more significant in the future.
The DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) underwent a “360 review” to reform its intelligence practices plagued by abuse, yet new policies may still permit violations. Despite a new manual, lax standards and broad mandates risk ongoing misuse, targeting First Amendment-protected activities. Congress and local officials must act to curb potential overreach.
In a rare presidential address, the leader aligns with dictators, shaking the foundation of democratic ideals. This pivotal moment questions the balance of power among U.S. branches, as Congress and the Supreme Court face tests of authority and lawfulness. The implications could redefine the nation’s democratic experiment.
It took over a century of struggle by generations of activists to secure voting rights for all American women.
In January, a Texas judge allowed a case challenging the FDA’s approval of a medication abortion to proceed, though the facts had no link to Texas. This highlights judge shopping, where litigants choose judges aligning with their ideological aims, often affecting national policies. The practice distorts justice and calls for reforms to ensure random judge assignment, preserving court impartiality and public trust.
The flawed system threatens the rights of Americans and foreigners alike. Sweeping changes are long past due.
The SAVE Act, pushed by House Republicans, mandates citizenship documents for voter registration, impacting over 21 million Americans lacking easy document access.
The GEO Group seeks a new hearing in a federal appeals court to override a verdict that mandates paying state minimum wage to detainees working in ICE facilities. This legal battle could reshape the financial landscape for federal contractors managing immigrant detention centers across the U.S., potentially raising operational costs and impacting federal budgets.
The state’s public financing program enables candidates to raise competitive funds from small donors effectively.
Federal courts face defiance from the Trump administration on rulings like spending and birthright citizenship. If ignored, courts may enforce orders using contempt proceedings, sanctions, or stricter directives, underscoring the judiciary’s role in upholding legal compliance.
The new administration is dismantling post-Watergate protections for the DOJ, as seen in NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ case.
States pursue strict scrutiny amendments for gun laws despite the Supreme Court’s originalist Second Amendment stance.
