Category: Constitutional Topics

The Trump administration’s recent actions have sparked debate, as it moved to deport Venezuelans to El Salvador and Honduras, defying a federal judge’s order. The situation unfolded when flights carrying these immigrants were already in motion as U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg attempted to stop the deportations using a wartime law from 1798 meant…

Citibank at Center of Climate Fund Controversy Citibank finds itself embroiled in a high-stakes saga involving a $20 billion climate fund from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, an initiative sparked by the Biden administration’s 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. The Trump administration recently ordered Citibank to freeze these funds, citing concerns over mismanagement and fraud within…

Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Colorado’s Conversion Therapy Ban The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a First Amendment challenge to Colorado’s ban on “conversion therapy.” Kaley Chiles, a Christian therapist, argues that the law infringes on her free speech rights. The ban prohibits attempts to change a minor’s sexual orientation or gender…

Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship Faces Legal Challenges President Trump’s executive order aims to restrict the Fourteenth Amendment’s broad birthright citizenship. It targets children born in the U.S. to parents without permanent legal status. This action has prompted numerous legal challenges, arguing that Trump’s interpretation conflicts with the longstanding Supreme Court ruling in United…

Judge Reinstates NLRB Member, Challenges Presidential Authority Judge Beryl Howell from the DC District Court has made headlines by reinstating Gwynne Wilcox to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). This decision serves as a reminder of the constitutional principles that guide our nation’s governance. Wilcox’s removal by President Donald Trump was found to be an…

Secretary Rubio’s Strict Visa Policy Secretary of State Marco Rubio has adopted a stringent approach to visa policies, targeting individuals involved in what he terms anti-Semitic and pro-terrorist activities. Rubio emphasized that foreign nationals openly supporting Hamas, a U.S.-designated terrorist group, have no claim to remain within American borders. Rubio explained: "Upon entering the U.S.…

From the earliest days of the republic to modern trade wars, tariffs have shaped the very balance of power between Congress and the presidency. What began as a clear constitutional mandate for Congress under Article I, Section 8 has shifted dramatically over time, as presidents have claimed increasing authority over trade policy. Are today’s tariff…

The Transition from the Articles of Confederation On March 4, 1789, the United States government began operating under the U.S. Constitution, marking the end of the Confederation Congress that had governed under the Articles of Confederation. Despite this significant change, only 22 of the expected 81 members arrived at New York City's Federal Hall, illustrating…

The Executive Vesting Clause “The executive power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America.” This sentence in Article II, Section 1, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution has sparked numerous debates. The clause was designed to create a single executive, addressing concerns that fragmented leadership could lead to chaos. The…

Historical Context of the 14th Amendment The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868 after the Civil War, aimed to extend equal protection under the law to all citizens, regardless of background. It marked a significant step in ensuring constitutional rights for those previously enslaved. The Slaughterhouse Cases of 1873 initially limited the amendment's scope, narrowly interpreting…