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politics1 year ago•6 min saved

"Supreme Court's Ambiguous Ruling on Trump Raises Concerns Over Presidential Powers"

The Supreme Court's decision to allow Donald Trump's name on the ballot for the 2024 election left key constitutional questions unanswered, including the process for disqualifying a candidate for insurrection under the 14th Amendment and other eligibility requirements. The opinion did not address how to deal with "insurrectionist" candidates for state office, potentially leading to future disputes. The decision also raised concerns about a potential constitutional crisis if Trump wins the election and faces disqualification attempts, while leaving ambiguity on the role of Congress in enforcing Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.

via CNN|

#2024-election #constitutional-questions #donald-trump

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Tennessee House Bill Blocks Reappointment of Expelled Lawmakers

The Tennessee House passed House Bill 2716, which would prevent expelled lawmakers from being reappointed to office, despite facing constitutional concerns. The bill's sponsor, Rep. Johnny Garrett, argued that the measure is constitutional, while opponents and legal counsel raised objections. The bill comes after two Democratic lawmakers were expelled in 2023 and subsequently reappointed by local councils. The House rejected amendments by Democrats and the bill now moves forward, with questions raised about its constitutionality and potential need for a constitutional amendment.

via Tennessee Lookout|

#constitutional-questions #expelled-lawmakers #house-bill-2716

law-and-politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Supreme Court's Stance on Wealth Tax and Taxation Power Examined

The Supreme Court expressed skepticism towards a conservative-backed attempt to block Congress from passing a tax on wealth. The case involves a one-time "repatriation" tax on big companies' overseas earnings, but some hope for a broader ruling that would prevent the implementation of a wealth tax. While some justices questioned the distinctions between the repatriation tax and other long-standing taxes, others expressed concerns about the potential consequences of a broad ruling. The court seemed to lean towards a narrow ruling in favor of the government, with a decision expected by late June.

via POLITICO|

#constitutional-questions #law-and-politics #repatriation-tax