Tag #Constitutional Law

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Trump's "Invasion" Claim Used to Justify Sweeping Immigration Powers

President Trump's administration is using the term "invasion" to justify its immigration policies, citing constitutional provisions that grant special powers during invasions and potentially allowing for actions beyond the limits of existing immigration laws. The administration is also seeking incre...

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CDU's Stricter Asylum Policies Spark German Political Crisis

The CDU/CSU in Germany is proposing stricter asylum and migration policies, sparking controversy and potential constitutional breaches due to possible AfD support, amidst public concern following recent knife attacks by an Afghan asylum seeker.

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Lawsuit Challenges Trump's Reinstatement of Transgender Military Ban

Six transgender service members and two prospective enlistees are suing President Trump over his renewed ban on transgender people serving in the military, arguing it violates their constitutional rights and reigniting a legal battle fought during his first term, with several federal courts previous...

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South Korean Investigators Seek Indictment of Ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol

South Korean investigators are seeking the indictment of ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol on charges of rebellion, abuse of power, and obstruction of parliament following his December 3rd declaration of martial law, which was later overturned by a unanimous parliamentary vote despite the presence of a...

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Effort to End Birthright Citizenship

On Thursday, a federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship, calling it "blatantly unconstitutional" in response to a lawsuit filed by four states: Washington, Arizona, Illinois and Oregon. The judge's order will remain in ef...

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Biden Declares ERA "Law of the Land," Defying Archivist and Reigniting Legal Battle

President Biden declared the Equal Rights Amendment "the law of the land" on Friday, despite the National Archives' refusal to certify it due to a missed ratification deadline and the executive branch's lack of direct authority in the amendment process. This action, celebrated by supporters, has spa...

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Trump's Grant Freeze Sparks Supreme Court Showdown

President Trump's administration temporarily paused federal grants and loans, prompting lawsuits and a potential Supreme Court case over the constitutionality of the action, challenging the 1974 Impoundment Control Act that requires congressional approval for such freezes.

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Bavarian Police Act's "Impending Danger" Clause Faces Constitutional Challenge

Bavaria's Police Act allows police intervention based on "drohende Gefahr" (impending danger), even without a concrete threat, prompting a constitutional court challenge due to concerns about excessive surveillance and potential overreach; the court's decision will impact the balance between securit...

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Judge Blocks Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order

A Seattle judge temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship, deeming it unconstitutional, following a lawsuit from 22 states arguing it violates the 14th Amendment and impacts 150,000 children annually.

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Judge Blocks Trump's Executive Order Ending Birthright Citizenship

A federal judge in Seattle issued a temporary restraining order blocking President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship, citing its unconstitutionality under the 14th Amendment; the order halts implementation for 14 days while further legal challenges are considered.

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German Court Upholds Tübingen's Takeaway Packaging Tax

Germany's Federal Constitutional Court upheld Tübingen's three-year-old tax on single-use takeaway packaging, reversing a prior ruling and potentially prompting other municipalities to follow suit; the city anticipates €700,000 in annual revenue.

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New York's \$75 Billion Climate Change Assessment Faces Legal Challenges

New York State's \$75 billion climate change assessment on oil companies, payable over 24 years, faces multiple constitutional challenges regarding retroactivity, extraterritorial reach, and due process, potentially impacting future state-level climate initiatives.

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