politics and law

Is This *Really* an Emergency?

The Perilous Expansion of Presidential Emergency Powers The concept of emergency powers, legally reserved for scenarios like invasion, war, or severe threats to national security, is being dangerously stretched. The increasing tendency to apply these powers to address routine political challenges sets alarming precedents that could undermine civil liberties and the foundations of the constitutional […]

Maine Town’s ICE Arrest Controversy

A dispute has erupted between a Maine resort town and the Trump administration following the arrest of a seasonal reserve police officer by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The controversy centers on the accuracy and reliability of E-Verify, the federal government’s system designed to help employers determine if prospective employees are legally authorized to work […]