Florida court rules that 18-year-olds hold the same gun rights as other adults.
Florida Court Rules Concealed Carry Ban Unconstitutional for Young Adults A Florida appeals court has determined that the state’s prohibition on concealed carry for individuals aged 18 to 20 breaches the Second Amendment. The ruling asserts that young adults are entitled to the same constitutional protections as those over 20. The opinion emphasized that while […]
Education Department Transfers Responsibility for Special Education and Civil Rights to Different Agencies
Department of Education Announces Oversight Changes The Department of Education revealed on Tuesday that it will transfer the oversight of special education and civil rights to other federal agencies, aligning with the Trump administration’s initiative to streamline its functions. Under a new Interagency Agreement (IAA), the Department of Justice (DOJ) will now handle civil rights […]
School acknowledges breaching student’s constitutional rights regarding tribute to Charlie Kirk on rock and agrees to significant payment
High School Student Wins Settlement Over Free Speech Violation A high school student has secured a $95,000 settlement after being accused of vandalism for painting a tribute to Charlie Kirk on a rock at her school. Gabby Stout, a student at Ardrey Kell High School, claimed that she and her classmates had obtained permission from […]
Trump removes oversight of special education and civil rights from the Education Department
Trump Administration Streamlines Education Oversight WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is advancing its agenda by shifting oversight of special education and civil rights from the Department of Education to other federal agencies. Under the new plan, the Department of Justice will handle civil rights enforcement in education, while the Department of Health and Human Services […]
Supreme Court to examine decision on the rights of criminal noncitizens by Obama-appointed judges
Supreme Court to Review Trump’s Challenge on Criminal Noncitizen Detention The U.S. Supreme Court will review a case involving the Trump administration, arguing that two justices appointed by President Obama made errors in a ruling related to the detention of criminal noncitizens. Details on Foreign Criminals Carol Williams Black, a Jamaican who came to the […]
SF schools leader Maria Su questioned by Congress on parental rights and transgender matters
San Francisco Schools Superintendent Faces Tough Questions During a heated Congressional hearing, San Francisco’s public schools superintendent, Maria Hsu, found herself under pressure from Republican lawmakers regarding the contentious topic of ethnic studies. Lawmakers focused particularly on a curriculum that purportedly compared parents opposing COVID-19 school policies to white families in the 1960s who sought […]
Civil rights investigation launched into CUNY Black Male Initiative by DOJ
DOJ Investigates CUNY’s Black Men’s Initiative The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has initiated an investigation into the Black Men’s Initiative (BMI) at the City University of New York (CUNY). This initiative aims to “increase, encourage, and support the inclusion and educational success of students from groups significantly underrepresented in higher education,” particularly focusing […]
Court Refuses To Consider Appeal In Case Of Man Denied Gun Rights Due To Unpaid Child Support
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Child Support Case On Monday, the Supreme Court chose not to consider a Department of Justice (DOJ) appeal involving a man convicted of a felony related to child support payments. Edward Cockerham pleaded guilty to unlawful firearm possession after his conviction in Mississippi. He appealed this decision, and Circuit Judge […]
Is Your Favorite Sports Team Attempting to Limit Your Gun Rights?
Sports Teams and Gun Violence Awareness Being a sports fan can come with its share of disappointments, but some teams are now adding to that with decisions off the field. While various franchises are acknowledging Pride Month, a few made a different statement by bringing attention to gun violence, aligning with Everytown’s National Gun Violence […]
The Bill of Rights counters gentle tyranny.
As the nation approaches a somewhat divided celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, another significant milestone has quietly arrived. Today marks the 239th anniversary of the presentation of the Bill of Rights in the U.S. House of Representatives. This should be a day we celebrate every year. The Bill of Rights […]