Constitutional

Ohio’s EdChoice Scholarship Program Faces Uncertain Future Amid Constitutional Challenges and Funding Concerns

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A recent ruling by a Franklin County judge has cast a significant shadow over Ohio’s EdChoice Scholarship Program, declaring it unconstitutional. The decision asserts that utilizing public funds to subsidize tuition for private religious schools breaches the state’s constitutional mandate prohibiting the allocation of “school funds” to religious institutions. Furthermore, the judge’s ruling states that the program’s expansion detracts from Ohio’s responsibility to ensure a “thorough and efficient” public education system, a concern heightened by the existing underfunding of public schools. An appeal is currently being prepared by the state attorney general. … Read more

Texas Judge Halts Ten Commandments Mandate in Schools, Sparking Debate Over Constitutional Rights

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SAN ANTONIO — A federal judge in Texas has halted a law that would require 11 school districts, including Austin Independent School District, to display donated posters featuring the Ten Commandments in classrooms. The ruling was issued by Judge Fred Biery after a court hearing held earlier this week. The legal challenge was brought forth by several organizations, including the ACLU of Texas, which argued that the law, known as Senate Bill 10, infringes on students’ constitutional rights. Attorney Tommy Buser-Clancy of the ACLU highlighted the significance of the decision, stating that it would alleviate … Read more

Judge Rules Hillsborough’s Panhandling Regulations Violate Constitutional Rights

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TAMPA, Fla. — A recent ruling by a Florida judge has cast doubt on the constitutionality of Hillsborough County’s panhandling regulations. The decision raises significant questions about the balance between public safety and the rights of individuals to express themselves. The case revolved around the enforcement of local panhandling laws, which critics argue disproportionately target vulnerable populations, including the homeless. The judge found these regulations to be unconstitutional, holding that they infringed on the First Amendment rights of individuals seeking aid. Advocates for the homeless see this ruling as a critical victory, asserting that the … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order, Upholding Constitutional Protections Amid Ongoing Legal Battles

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Baltimore, Maryland — A federal judge appointed by President Biden has issued a nationwide injunction against former President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship. U.S. District Judge Deborah L. Boardman ruled Thursday that the order likely violates the Constitution. The injunction follows a class-action lawsuit initiated by the immigration advocacy group CASA. In her ruling, Boardman emphasized that the plaintiffs demonstrated a strong likelihood of success in proving that the executive order contradicts both the Fourteenth Amendment and established Supreme Court precedent. She noted that the order would cause irreparable harm by denying citizenship … Read more