Constitutionality

DOJ Challenges Constitutionality of Job Protocols for Administrative Law Judges

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Washington, D.C. — In what marks a significant legal stance by the U.S. Department of Justice, job protections for administrative law judges have been deemed unconstitutional owing to the imposing of “multiple layers of removal restrictions.” This conclusion stems from a detailed examination by the DOJ, which argues that these protections impinge upon the presidential powers granted under the Constitution. The DOJ’s determination was disclosed through various channels including a press release dated Feb. 20, a letter to Senator Charles Grassley, a Republican from Iowa, and a legal filing on Feb. 11. The essence of … Read more

Supreme Court Urged to Reassess Constitutionality of Jury-Trial Exception for Petty Offenses in Landmark Case

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Washington, D.C. – The New Civil Liberties Alliance, a nonpartisan, nonprofit civil rights group, together with the Stanford Law School Supreme Court Litigation Clinic, filed a petition on Dec. 13, 2024, for the Supreme Court to consider a case that may realign constitutional interpretation concerning jury trials for petty offenses. The case, known as David Lesh v. United States, challenges a long-standing precedent that denies jury trials to individuals charged with lesser offenses in direct contradiction to the Constitution’s clear text on this right. David Lesh, an entrepreneur and experienced skier who founded the outdoor … Read more

Ohio Attorney General Challenges Court Decree, Asserts Abortion Law’s Constitutionality in New Appeal

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Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio Attorney General is challenging a recent court ruling that deemed the state’s abortion law unconstitutional. This decision arises from Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Christian Jenkins’ ruling which paused the enforcement of the law, known as the “heartbeat bill,” that prohibits abortions after the detection of fetal cardiac activity, typically around six weeks into pregnancy. This law, initially signed in 2019 but blocked from enforcement up until the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court, was halted by Jenkins on grounds that it violated privacy and freedom … Read more

Florida Faces Legal Challenge Over Constitutionality of Lab-Grown Meat Prohibition

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Tallahassee, FL — In Florida, a new legal challenge has been brought against a state law that prohibits the sale of lab-grown meat products, asserting that the ban infringes on constitutional rights. The lawsuit was filed by several food technology companies and a consumer rights group, who argue that the statute stifles innovation and restricts consumers’ ability to choose environmentally friendly options. The legislation at the center of the controversy, which came into effect earlier this year, defines meat exclusively as a product derived from harvested livestock and expressly bars the sale of any meat … Read more