On Jan. 20, 2025, Trump signed an executive order seeking to change the longstanding legal interpretation of the 14th Amendment.
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The ruling sent the law back to the lower courts, saying the lower courts previously “erred by failing to apply sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny.”
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Supreme Court weighs whether policy of turning away asylum-seekers at border can be reinstated
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon“The practical effect of these policies is the withdrawal of asylum protection altogether, which is a violation of both U.S. and international law.”
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Washington Roundup: DHS nominee clears key hurdle; Gabbard testifies amid Iran war scrutiny; and more
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonPresident Donald Trump’s nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to lead the Department of Homeland Security cleared a key Senate hurdle this week.
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UPDATE: Supreme Court to hear arguments in Trump effort to end temporary protections for Haitians
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe U.S. Supreme Court said it will hear oral arguments in cases of Trump administration trying to end TPS for Haitians and Syrians.
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Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs, but relief for poorer Americans uncertain
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policy, finding it exceeded his authority, but leaves the matter of refunds unclear.
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A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction Feb. 12 that allows Catholics to enter an ICE facility on Ash Wednesday to provide ashes and holy Communion.
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The 2026 national March for Life promises to bring tens of thousands of pro-life Americans to the nation’s capital Jan. 23 with the theme “Life Is a Gift.”
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Barrett discusses Dobbs decision, Roe’s ‘flawed’ reasoning, life at the court, her faith
by OSV Newsby OSV News“Roe told Americans what they should agree to, rather than what they have already agreed to in the Constitution,” Justice Barrett said.
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Washington Roundup: Supreme Court hears case on independent agencies; CDC abortion report delayed
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonU.S. Senate rejects dueling health care bills Dec. 11. The Democratic and GOP-led bills didn’t reach the chamber’s 60-vote filibuster threshold to advance.
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