Constitutional

Former County Clerk Ordered to Pay $100,000 in Damages to Gay Couple for Violating Their Constitutional Right to Marry

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Ashland, Kentucky – Former Rowan County clerk Kim Davis has been ordered by a jury to pay a sum of money to a gay couple following a federal judge’s ruling that their constitutional rights were violated. The verdict was reached swiftly, with the jury taking only two and a half hours to determine the damages owed to the couple. Davis had denied the couple a marriage license back in 2015, asserting that it went against her religious beliefs and therefore infringed upon her own rights. This case gained widespread attention across the nation. The jury, … Read more

US-Led Airstrikes in Yemen Prompt Bipartisan Backlash Over Constitutional Violations

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WASHINGTON – Last week, airstrikes were conducted in Yemen against Houthi militants by the United States and the United Kingdom. The Houthis, who are aligned with Iran and gained prominence during the ongoing civil war in Yemen, had been repeatedly attacking commercial vessels in the Red Sea. President Joe Biden stated that these strikes were necessary to protect US personnel, civilian mariners, and trade, as well as to safeguard freedom of navigation. However, US officials have confirmed that the airstrikes left much of the Houthis’ military capabilities intact. The airstrikes have brought together both Republicans … Read more

Gov. Josh Green Calls for Additional Funds to Fight Climate Lawsuit: Hawaii Youths Accuse State Department of Violating Constitutional Rights

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Honolulu, Hawaii – The administration of Gov. Josh Green is seeking an additional $2.25 million to combat a climate lawsuit filed by 14 young individuals in Hawaii. The lawsuit accuses the state Department of Transportation of violating their constitutional rights by endangering their present and future well-being. The funds are intended to cover the costs of an external law firm that is already collaborating with the state Attorney General’s Office to represent the department. The case is scheduled to be heard in the 1st Circuit’s Environmental Court in Honolulu from June 24 through July 12. … Read more

Senator Bob Menendez Fights Back Against False Bribery Charges, Lawyers Assert Constitutional Immunity

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New York, NY (AP) — Senator Bob Menendez and his lawyers are seeking the dismissal of charges, including bribery, as they argue that the claims made by New York federal prosecutors are “outrageously false” and “distort reality.” Menendez and his wife had previously pleaded not guilty after being charged with accepting bribes in exchange for using his influence to benefit three New Jersey businessmen, who have also pleaded not guilty. The indictment has been updated to include allegations that Menendez used his political power to secretly advance Egypt’s interests and assist a businessman associated with … Read more