America’s constitutional crisis is not looming — it is here. Voting rights, due process, and the rule of law are under siege.
U.S. Supreme Court
Will the U.S. separation of powers hold?
The U.S. Supreme Court will be deciding whether the Trump administration’s executive orders are legal and if they exceed the president’s authority under the U.S. Constitution, which will have implications for democracy and freedom in the U.S.
U.S. Supreme Court gives immunity to Trump’s alleged criminal acts
Supreme Court rules on Trump’s immunity in election interference case, leaving future proceedings uncertain.
An activist Supreme Court challenges federal power to regulate with EPA ruling
Beyond climate policy, the ruling poses serious questions about how the court will view other regulatory programs.
Ignoring recent mass shootings, U.S. Supreme Court ruling allows more concealed weapons
The conservative majority ruled unconstitutional a New York law requiring individuals to demonstrate a need to carry a gun before obtaining a license to carry in public.
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down eviction moratorium
The decision grants landlords the ability to move forward with evictions and blocks protections given renters during the pandemic.
Kavanaugh’s confirmation shows power of White privilege and sexism
Voters in general, and women, in particular, can begin righting this ship by voting in November. Certainly, after this newest addition to the Supreme Court, everyone should realize that elections matter.
