Lawsuit Questions Misleading Language in Virginia Abortion Amendment Ballot
A lawsuit in Tazewell County, Virginia, is contesting the wording of a proposed bill that aims to enshrine the right to abortion in the state constitution ahead of November’s ballot. The Freedoms Law Center, associated with the conservative group The Family Foundation, filed this lawsuit on Thursday. They are represented by the American College of […]
Letitia James Earnestly Seeks a Judge’s Agreement That Body Armor Is Not Covered by the Second Amendment
New York Attorney General Letitia James requested a federal judge on Monday to dismiss a lawsuit that contests the state’s prohibition on civilians purchasing body armor. The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) initiated the lawsuit after James assumed office in July 2024. They represent three New Yorkers looking to acquire body armor for personal safety. In […]
The false belief about First Amendment ‘neutrality’ in relation to Christianity
Last week posed some challenges for atheists. President Trump read from the Bible in the Oval Office, and a federal court supported Texas’ right to showcase the Ten Commandments. The responses have been filled with outrage. This legal dispute is part of an ongoing conversation about the separation of church and state, prompting questions that […]
First Amendment should safeguard Comey’s shell art post
James Comey’s Indictment Raises Free Speech Questions Over the past year, discussions around former FBI Director James Comey have taken on a rather absurd tone, resembling something out of a high school yearbook. Just last March, there was talk about how he seemed to channel Beyoncé during a secret meeting. Now, it seems we’re back […]
James Comey confronts charges over seashell post due to concerns about the First Amendment
Legal Questions Rise over Charges Against James Comey Legal uncertainties are surfacing regarding whether former FBI Director James Comey can successfully challenge charges related to social media posts perceived as threats against President Donald Trump under the First Amendment. Comey faced charges on Tuesday under 18 U.S.C. 871, which addresses threats against the president, as […]
Lawmakers Urge War Department to Safeguard Second Amendment on Vast Areas of Land
House Republicans Urge Army to Support Second Amendment Rights A coalition of House Republicans is urging the Department of the Army to safeguard the Second Amendment rights of citizens on federal lands managed by the agency. Led by Texas Rep. Pat Fallon, twenty Republican members sent a letter to Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll on Tuesday. […]
Marilyn Monroe’s old residence leads to Fifth Amendment legal case
Couple Sues Los Angeles Over Historic Designation of Marilyn Monroe’s Home A couple in California has launched a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles, claiming it blocked them from demolishing their property—Marilyn Monroe’s former residence—by designating it a historical monument. In the federal case, titled Brina Milstein et al. v. City of Los Angeles, […]
Sen John Kennedy’s amendment for voter ID in the SAVE America Act does not pass, 48-50.
The Senate Republicans, along with Democrats, rejected a late-night attempt to attach a voter ID and citizenship verification provision to a Republican immigration funding bill. Key Republican figures, including Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Rep. Susan Collins (R-Maine), and Rep. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), voted against the modified version of the Protecting American […]
ActBlue Staff Invoke Fifth Amendment Over 100 Times in Depositions
ActBlue Employees Invoke Fifth Amendment in Congressional Testimonies Current and former staff members of the Democratic fundraising organization ActBlue reportedly invoked their Fifth Amendment rights over 100 times during testimonies before various House committees. This was highlighted in a recent announcement detailing the findings from the House Judiciary, House Administration, and House Oversight and Government […]
Jen Psaki argues that discussions about the 25th Amendment in relation to Trump are unhelpful
Jen Psaki Discusses the 25th Amendment on ‘Straight Shooter’ During a recent chat on “Straight Shooter” with Stephen A. Smith, MS NOW host Jen Psaki downplayed the ongoing discussions about using the 25th Amendment against President Donald Trump. She raised questions about why Democrats seem so focused on it, suggesting that it “will never happen.” […]