All articles tagged with #constitutional violations
The article discusses a controversial chip export deal involving Nvidia and AMD, where they can export certain chips to China with a 15% tax, raising constitutional questions about export taxes and prompting threats of resignation from some Trump officials.
The article criticizes Ohio lawmakers for gradually passing unconstitutional laws through budget maneuvers and omnibus bills without public scrutiny, comparing citizens to frogs in boiling water, and highlights the controversial $600 million support for the Cleveland Browns as an example of legislative sleaziness. It calls for greater awareness and accountability to prevent further constitutional violations.
A federal judge has blocked President Trump's executive order targeting law firm Susman Godfrey, marking the fourth such legal victory against his orders aimed at elite law firms, which have been deemed unconstitutional for violating First and Fifth Amendment rights. The rulings highlight the judiciary's role in upholding the rule of law against executive overreach, with all four cases resulting in permanent injunctions against the orders.
The U.S. Justice Department has found that conditions at the Fulton County Jail in Georgia violate the 8th and 14th Amendments, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The investigation revealed unsafe, unsanitary conditions, inadequate medical care, and a high risk of violence, including homicides and stabbings. The report highlights systemic failures and calls for urgent reforms to ensure humane treatment of incarcerated individuals. The Justice Department aims to work with local authorities to address these issues.
A group of Republican attorneys general are warning Maine about a bill that would establish the state as a sanctuary for procedures like sex-change surgeries for minors, calling it "totalitarian" and threatening legal action. The bill, LD 227, would prohibit interference with such procedures, protect medical workers from lawsuits, and potentially conceal medical records from legal action. The attorneys general argue that the bill violates the U.S. Constitution and federalist structure, and could lead to legal battles between states. Proponents argue it's about access to healthcare and protecting providers from restrictions enacted by other states.
Families of incarcerated individuals in Alabama prisons testified before state lawmakers, sharing stories of beatings, rape, and death suffered by their loved ones while in custody. They called for urgent action to address the excessive dangers and lack of protection within the prison system. The U.S. Department of Justice has previously filed a lawsuit against Alabama, alleging constitutional violations due to the high levels of violence in prisons. Advocacy groups also spoke out, urging lawmakers to increase oversight and make unannounced visits to the prisons. Families emphasized the need for reform to ensure the safety and well-being of inmates.
A DOJ investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department found that the department and the city engage in a "pattern or practice" of excessive force and racial discrimination that violates both the United States Constitution and federal law. The investigation found that the police department "uses excessive force, including unjustified deadly force and other types of force"; "unlawfully discriminates against Black and Native American people in its enforcement activities"; "violates the rights of people engaged in protected speech"; and discriminates against people with behavioral health issues. The report acknowledges the challenges of being a police officer but notes the persistent deficiencies in the department's accountability systems, training, supervision, and officer wellness programs.
Judge Pauline Newman, a 95-year-old US federal appeals judge, is facing a competency investigation after being unable to complete simple tasks independently and threatening a staffer with arrest, according to witness reports. The US Federal Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered her to undergo a neurological evaluation and neuropsychological testing, with a Friday deadline to say whether she will comply. Newman last week sued in district court to halt or transfer the investigation, alleging constitutional violations.