Trump administration approves law to impose significant penalties on purchasers of Russian oil and gas
The Trump administration is gearing up to back new legislation aimed at imposing sanctions on Russian oil and gas exports, which are considered vital to President Vladimir Putin’s ongoing war efforts, according to a bipartisan group of senators who spoke on Friday. This bill, first proposed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) last year and currently […]
Federal appeals court maintains disputed Illinois gun control law
Illinois Gun Control Law Upheld by Federal Appeals Court A federal appeals court has affirmed a contentious gun control law in Illinois that mainly prohibits assault weapons. This decision, made by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, overturned an earlier ruling from a district court that deemed the ban unconstitutional. The law […]
California Law May Require Community Colleges to Provide Abortion Pills
In California, a new proposal could improve access to medication abortion services for students at community colleges, as reported by CalMatters. The bill, known as Assembly Bill 2540, would mandate that colleges with student health centers start offering abortion pills by 2029, provided the state Legislature approves funding. Supporters believe this bill could help address […]
A letter to Ryan P. Haygood, the new President and CEO of the Southern Poverty Law Center
Dear Mr. Haygood, I’m Brad Dacus from the Pacific Justice Institute. Congratulations on becoming the president and CEO of the Southern Poverty Law Center. You can’t profess your commitment to Jesus Christ on Sunday while leading an organization that labels your fellow believers as a hate group on Monday. I know you identify as a […]
Court Rules Federal Law Prevents States from Offering In-State Tuition to Undocumented Immigrants
Federal Court Upholds Ruling on Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants in Texas A federal appeals court has reinforced a decision that blocks Texas from offering in-state college tuition rates to undocumented immigrants while imposing significantly higher fees on out-of-state students. On July 9, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals maintained a lower court’s rejection of […]
Trooper’s death points out the importance of Pennsylvania’s move-over law, according to a senator.
Fatal Crash Exposes Flaws in Highway Safety and Immigration Enforcement The tragic incident involving the death of a Pennsylvania state trooper is raising questions about the intersection of highway safety and immigration laws. According to the author of Pennsylvania’s transfer law, this case highlights significant flaws in the system. Michael Bong, a 33-year-old Haitian national […]
New ethnic unity law in China poses risks to free speech beyond its borders
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is heavily focused on consumption and, for years, has targeted individuals who don’t fit its strict ideological framework. Under Xi Jinping, this fixation has escalated. We’re witnessing a systematic effort to erase the cultural identities and freedoms of the Uyghur, Tibetan, Southern Mongolian, and Hong Kong populations. Recently, this cultural […]
Hugh Hewitt: Those who fear for the Supreme Court are mistaken. The rule of law continues.
Teaching constitutional law is generally enjoyable, apart from a few complex topics. The classroom experience often highlights how slowly the American Constitution evolves, a pace that arguably supports the steadfast “rule of law” that many Americans value. Interestingly, since 1996, my students have consistently remarked that Constitutional Law is the highlight of their law school […]
Zohran Mamdani Criticizes Law Enforcement in Controversial Independence Day Statement: ‘Masked Agents Instilling Fear in Our Streets’
Socialist Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s Take on America’s 250th Anniversary During a commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, Socialist Mayor Zoran Mamdani painted a rather bleak picture of repression, describing the nation as a “land of contradictions.” He notably highlighted issues like “children going to sleep hungry” and claimed that “undercover agents terrorize the streets.” Mamdani began […]
Sen. Jim Justice advocates for a federal law to safeguard women’s sports
Sen. Jim Justice Advocates for National Protections for Women’s Sports Senator Jim Justice, recently triumphant in a Supreme Court case that supports states in limiting transgender participation in girls’ and women’s sports, is urging Congress to establish these protections on a national basis. Having signed West Virginia’s Women’s Sports Protection Act during his tenure as […]