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Can the 14th Amendment’s Birthright Citizenship Rule be Overturned?
Policy Brief #212 – Civil Rights
by Rodney A. Maggay
Kim Ark, who was born in San Francisco… was denied re-entry to the United States on the grounds that he was not a U.S. citizen.
Is Trump Barred From The 2024 Ballot By The Constitution’s Disqualification Clause?
Policy Brief #211 – Civil Rights
by Rodney A. Maggay
Could Donald Trump be barred based on the U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment “Disqualification Clause?”
Why The Religious Liberty Argument Threatens Civil Rights And Anti – Discrimination Statutes
Brief #209 – Civil Rights Policy Brief
by Rodney A. Maggay
Legal scholars are wondering if this refusal to serve another person could be extended to matters outside LGBQT+ issues.
Were Asian Americans Manipulated and Used As Pawns To Overturn Affirmative Action?
Brief #209 – Civil Rights Policy Brief
by Rodney A. Maggay
A significant number of Asian American groups and individuals rejected the Supreme Court decision and are now discussing the strong possibility that genuine Asian American interests was not the real goal. The true purpose was instead to…
Supreme Court Declares Affirmative Action Unconstitutional
Brief #207 – Civil Rights Policy Brief
by Rodney A. Maggay
While the decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard College was a disappointing decision it was not unexpected.
Supreme Court Misconstrues Religious Liberty Again In New Discrimination Case
Brief #208 – Civil Rights Policy Brief
by Rodney A. Maggay
Ms. Smith brought a lawsuit in federal district court seeking an injunction prohibiting Colorado from enforcing the State’s anti – discrimination statute against her and forcing her to create wedding websites for all customers.
Supreme Court Rejects Independent State Legislature Doctrine in Moore v. Harper
Brief #206 – Civil Rights Policy Brief
by Rodney A. Maggay
Under this interpretation, there could be several different scenarios where the doctrine could be used to try and undermine a U.S. election.
Law Prohibiting Chinese Nationals From Buying Real Property Being Challenged In Florida
Brief #205 – Civil Rights Policy
by Rodney A. Maggay
On May 22, 2023 the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Foundation, the ACLU of Florida and the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) along with a number of other entities filed a lawsuit in the federal district court for the Northern District of Florida.
Justice Thomas’ Ethical Lapses Illustrate The Need of An Ethical Code for the Supreme Court
Brief #204 – Civil Rights Policy
by Rodney A. Maggay
Except for the United States Supreme Court, members of the federal bench (judges, magistrates) are bound by the Code of Conduct for United States Judges.
Recent Elections & Politics Posts
What Are Trump’s Indictments and How Much Prison Time Would He Serve?
Brief #98 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Arvind Salem
In the most recent case brought against him by the state of Georgia Donald Trump faces 13 felony counts. Here’s what they all mean…
Elections to Monitor in November 2023
Brief #97 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Ian Milden
If Democrats perform poorly statewide again, that could be another sign of trouble for Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), who is up for reelection in 2024.
Not-Prosecuting Children as Adults is a Favorite Tool of Those Seeking to Prosecute Prosecutors
Brief #96 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Mindy Spatt
She was adamant on not charging juveniles as adults. “Charge juveniles as adults?” she commented, “That is not where this community is.”
Can Congress Keep It Together?
Brief #95 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by William Bourque
Speaker Kevin McCarthy is on the brink of losing the speakership. Reports from the GOP conference have indicated a fractured party with no end in sight.
The Medium is the Manipulation, Part 1: Misusing Campaign Ads to Fight Legal Battles
Brief #94 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Steve Piazza
What do Alvin Bragg, Jack Smith, Letitia James, and Fani Willis all have in common?
Examining Competitive US House Races in California
Brief #93 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Ian Milden
The small size of the Republican majority leaves Democrats with a path to re-take the House majority.
Donald Trump and Accountability
Brief #92 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Abigail Hunt
Donald Trump is currently the leading candidate for the Republican party Presidential nomination – this man who openly bragged, on tape, about sexually assaulting strangers…
Is Donald Trump a Mob Boss? How Georgia is Using an Organized Crime Law to Prosecute Him
Brief #91 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Arvind Salem
President Trump has been indicted once again for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election: this time in Georgia, which means…
An Early Look at the 2023 Louisiana Governor’s Race
Brief #90 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Ian Milden
Louisiana will hold what is called a “jungle primary”, where all candidates, regardless of their party affiliation, compete in the same primary.