Supreme Court Clash: Justice Barrett Challenges Trump Admin’s Stance on Birthright Citizenship Rulings

Washington, D.C. — In a pivotal Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship, Justice Amy Coney Barrett questioned Solicitor General D. John Sauer regarding the Trump administration’s stance on following judicial precedents. This inquiry comes amid a broader legal debate over whether the President has the authority to rescind the long-established practice of granting citizenship to all children born in the U.S., regardless of their parents’ immigration status. The case addresses President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, a move that could have significant repercussions for millions of individuals across the nation. Barrett, … Read more

Colorado Joins Nationwide Legal Battle Against Trump Admin’s Cuts to AmeriCorps, Defending Community Service and Support Programs

DENVER — Colorado has joined 24 other states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit challenging budget cuts to AmeriCorps implemented by the Trump administration. The lawsuit asserts that these cuts effectively threaten the agency’s operations, claiming that only Congress has the authority to dismantle AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps has been a vital part of the federal landscape since its inception in 1993, providing support in various areas such as disaster relief, education, environmental initiatives, community health, and services for veterans, according to the legal filing. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser emphasized the longstanding benefits of … Read more