Politics and privacy: The DOJ’s growing concern for online visitors
The Department of Justice is facing criticism surrounding its requests for information about online users opposed to the Trump administration. [...]
Trump Administration
The potential demise of DACA
President Trump unexpectedly terminated an Obama-era program protecting young, undocumented immigrants from deportation. Now all eyes are on Congress to decide the fate of these “dreamers” in the next six months.
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The right to fight: Trump and the military transgender ban
After tweeting about a prohibition on transgender individuals serving in the military, President Trump and the Pentagon produce further details about the ban. [...]
North Korea and the Constitution: How far can Trump go?
As U.S. tensions with North Korea continue to rise amidst a backdrop of repeated Korean missile launches, many have questioned the extent of President Trump’s power to take action under the Constitution. [...]
Army Corps of Engineers sent to Mexico-American border
In an effort to follow through on the promise of a border wall, the Trump administration has sent the Army Corps of Engineers to begin preparations amidst environmental and eminent domain concerns. [...]
Analyzing President Trump’s revised travel ban
President Trump’s revised executive order, which bans entry of foreign nationals from six Muslim majority countries with alleged heightened terrorism risks, is set to be heard by the Supreme Court in October. [...]
Personal ties blur ethical lines on Pennsylvania Avenue
While President Trump previously issued an executive order holding members of the Trump administration to high ethical standards, numerous waivers of the order have raised ethical concerns of their own. [...]
U.S. Supreme Court lays down the law on a deportation loophole
The Supreme Court of the United States issued a unanimous decision on May 17, 2017, in Esquivel-Quintana v. Sessions, in favor of a lawful Mexican immigrant on the premise that federal law was inappropriately applied in attempts to justify deportation. [...]
A General’s silence and a nosy neighbor
Retired Army lieutenant general and former national security advisor for the Trump Administration Michael Flynn invokes the 5th Amendment in a Senate hearing concerning Russia’s involvement in the 2016 presidential election. [...]
Comey chaos: President Trump’s decision to fire the FBI director and its backlash
President Trump has received intense criticism, and even calls for impeachment, surrounding his abrupt firing of FBI Director James B. Comey. Conflicting explanations for Comey’s dismissal and the appointment of a new special prosecutor have left many questioning the future of the administration. [...]
Trump’s proposed budget receives heavy bipartisan criticism.
After proposing budget cuts to every department except those related to the military or border security, Trump has angered both Democrats and Republicans. [...]
Environmental hokey pokey: the fight against climate change is hazy even after landmark decision Juliana v. United States
With the election of a new President, the future environmental policies of the United States could contradict Juliana v. United States. [...]
Transgender law—it’s more than just bathrooms
The Trump administration recently placed itself into the middle of the transgender law debate by rescinding previous federal guidance that allowed transgender students to use school bathrooms and changing facilities of their choice. Like most aspects of current transgender issues, the impact of the Trump administration’s decision has been widely debated. [...]
Sessions’ priorities: a look into his initial actions as attorney general
After a contentious confirmation hearing, Jeff Sessions is the new Attorney General and the rest of the country is poised to see if he performs his new role consistent with his conservative record. [...]
Russian roulette leaves Flynn jobless
Michael Flynn is forced to resign after it is confirmed that he spoke with Russians about sanctions imposed by President Obama. [...]
