Liberal Organizations Seek to Transform Immigration Courts into Safe Spaces for Undocumented Individuals
Slate Sues Trump Administration Over ICE Arrests in Immigration Courts Slate, a liberal organization, has launched a lawsuit against the Trump administration aiming to halt Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from making arrests within immigration courts. Alongside Democratic Forward and the National Center for Immigration Justice (NIJC), various pro-immigration groups are working to restrict […]
Once an ICE prosecutor, I now find immigration courts unsettling.
It’s been a while since I heard chains rattling in court; the last time was back in 2012 when I served as a prosecutor at the Department of Homeland Security. Back then, at Barrick Immigration Court in New York City, shackles were pretty much reserved for individuals deemed a threat to public safety or those […]
Brazil’s Leading Judge Involves Himself in Trump Tariff Discussions, Asserting Courts Do Not Censor or Target Conservatives
Barroso Responds to Trump’s Tariff Announcement On Sunday, Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) President, Luis Roberto Barroso, addressed President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 50% tariff on products imported from South American countries, set to begin on August 1st. While not mentioning Trump directly, Barroso criticized the rationale behind these tariffs, labeling them as […]
Trump’s new move against the courts: taking legal action against the judges
Trump’s Judicial Struggles: A New Lawsuit Last week, President Trump expressed praise for the judiciary, calling it a “giant victory” in light of a recent Supreme Court decision. This ruling, which involved a conservative majority of six justices—three of whom Trump appointed—largely limited the use of universal national injunctions. It’s a significant development, especially since […]
Court’s Medina decision allows states to cut funding for Planned Parenthood
The U.S. Supreme Court recently delivered a significant blow to the abortion sector by ruling that states can deny Medicaid funding to organizations like Planned Parenthood. In a 6-3 decision regarding Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, the Court affirmed that states have the authority to decide who qualifies for Medicaid support, thereby allowing them […]
Supreme Court’s reprimand of lower courts: Letters
Issue: The US Supreme Court holds that judges in the lower court “exceed” their powers. The U.S. Supreme Court has clarified that judges in lower courts lack the constitutional authority to block administrative actions from taking effect on a national scale. While they didn’t delve into the specifics of this executive order, it’s likely that […]
The Supreme Court’s ruling brings the United States back to the constitutional nightmares of Dred Scott.
Supreme Court Decision on Universal Injunctions Sparks Debate The recent Supreme Court ruling addresses the legality of “universal injunctions,” revisiting an ongoing debate regarding constitutional jurisdiction. In her majority opinion, Judge Amy Coney Barrett stated that federal district courts lack the authority to issue such injunctions, marking another instance of the originalist perspective. On the […]
John Roberts criticizes ‘dangerous’ language aimed at the courts following a major victory for Trump.
Roberts Critiques Intense Rhetoric Against Judges Chief Justice John Roberts has expressed concern about the “dangerous” rhetoric directed at judges who are simply trying to interpret the law. He called on politicians to calm down and cautioned that such inflammatory language could lead to political violence. “In recent years, I’ve found myself having to address […]
Birthright citizenship is still upheld — for now — even after the Supreme Court’s decision
Supreme Court Ruling on Citizenship Limitations Basement citizenship remains a persistent issue in the U.S. for now, particularly following the Supreme Court’s recent ruling which limits judges’ power to issue universal injunctions. With a 6-3 decision, the Trump administration revealed plans to push forward with a presidential executive order aimed at redefining aspects of the […]
5 insights from the Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court handed a significant win to President Trump on Friday, preventing a judge from issuing a nationwide injunction that would block his executive order limiting natural citizenship. However, the legal battle continues, now shifting to the lower courts. Here are five key points from the Supreme Court’s ruling on birthright citizenship. Barrett Leads […]