Amendment

Supreme Court Rejects X Corp.’s Challenge on Public Disclosure of US Government User Data Demands, Raising Concerns on First Amendment Rights and Censorship

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San Francisco, CA – The Supreme Court has declined to hear a case involving X Corp., formerly known as Twitter, and its battle against disclosing user data demanded by the United States government. The case, titled X Corp. v. Garland, was denied by the Supreme Court, leaving intact a ruling from March 2023 that determined the First Amendment does not protect Twitter from limitations on reporting national security demands. This decision has been criticized by civil liberties organizations, who argue that it sets a disturbingly low threshold for censorship. Twitter originally filed the lawsuit in … Read more

New California Law Raises Questions about Gun Safety and Second Amendment Rights

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – California gun owners are facing new restrictions on carrying firearms into various public spaces, including amusement parks, museums, churches, zoos, and public parks. These restrictions, which took effect this week, are now being contested in the courts. A federal appeals court recently lifted a temporary hold placed on the law, allowing it to proceed for the time being. The law has sparked debate over the interpretation and application of the Second Amendment. U.S. district judge described the law as “repugnant to the Second Amendment,” while gun owners argue that the extensive … Read more

Controversial Louisiana Law Mandating “In God We Trust” Display in Schools Raises First Amendment Concerns

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Louisiana, USA – Louisiana recently passed a law mandating that every public school classroom display the phrase “In God We Trust.” The bill’s author argues that this requirement is in line with a longstanding tradition of showcasing the national motto. However, legal scholars believe that this law may violate the establishment clause of the First Amendment, which prohibits the government from endorsing or promoting religion. This raises concerns about the potential religious coercion of students in public schools. The Louisiana law specifies that the motto must be displayed on a poster or framed document that … Read more

Former Federal Judge Argues Unmistakable Violation of 14th Amendment in Trump’s Presidential Disqualification Case

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Washington D.C. – Former federal judge Michael Luttig argued on Saturday that former President Trump’s violation of the 14th Amendment is abundantly clear. Luttig made his remarks during an interview on MSNBC’s Ali Velshi. Luttig’s comments come on the third anniversary of the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Recently, the Supreme Court announced its decision to review whether Trump’s actions related to the insurrection could disqualify him from appearing on Colorado’s primary ballot. Luttig, who has extensively studied the 14th Amendment, believes that the Supreme Court, which currently leans Republican, will likely seek … Read more