Constitutional

Trump’s Legal Team Seeks Immediate Case Dismissal, Citing Constitutional Protections and Presidential Transition

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NEW YORK — Lawyers for Donald Trump have called for a federal judge to immediately dismiss his New York hush money case, claiming that his recent presidential election victory makes such a move crucial for national stability. According to Trump’s attorneys, proceeding with the case could disrupt the peaceful transition of power and impede the constitutional functions of the presidency. The legal team argued that Trump’s conviction on charges relating to payments made to ensure the silence of an adult film actress should be overturned, invoking both presidential immunity and a 1963 law designed to … Read more

Wyoming Judge Strikes Down Abortion Restrictions, Upholds Constitutional Rights to Personal Autonomy in Medical Decisions

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Jackson, WY — In a significant judicial decision on Monday, a Wyoming judge ruled that two state laws aimed at restricting or banning abortions were unconstitutional. The ruling by Teton County District Judge Melissa Owens thus keeps abortion legal in Wyoming up to the point of fetal viability. Owens’ injunction targeted two pieces of legislation that had sought to limit access to abortion services, maintaining that these laws encroached upon individuals’ constitutional rights to make autonomous medical decisions. Judge Owens’ decision specifically pointed to the Wyoming constitution’s guarantee of personal medical autonomy, which she held … Read more

Defense Seeks to Dismiss Key Evidence in Idaho Quadruple Homicide Case, Citing Constitutional Violations

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Moscow, Idaho – Attorneys representing Bryan Kohberger, charged with the murder of four University of Idaho students, are challenging a substantial amount of evidence, alleging constitutional violations by the police during the investigation. Kohberger, a 29-year-old facing four counts of first-degree murder and a felony burglary charge, has entered a plea of not guilty. The gruesome discovery of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin—students aged between 20 and 21—stabbed to death in an off-campus residence in November 2022, shocked the local community and drew national attention. The case has been marked by … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Louisiana Law Mandating Ten Commandments Displays in Schools, Cites Constitutional Concerns

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Baton Rouge, LA — A newly passed law in Louisiana which mandated displaying the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms has been ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge. The decision prevents the controversial rule from taking effect at the beginning of 2025 and has sparked a promised appeal from the state’s administration. This ruling by Judge John W. deGravelles, who was appointed by former President Barack Obama, comes amid ongoing debates over the separation of church and state. DeGravelles expressed concerns about the coercive nature of the law, pointing out that students would have … Read more