Rarely used federal statutes, including the Posse Comitatus Act and the Insurrection Act of 1807, carry surprising weight in modern politics. Though they date back to Reconstruction-era America, these laws affect debates about deploying troops and the limits of federal power.
Federal immigration officers may now enter homes without judicial approval, sparking alarm that the administration is undermining core constitutional protections. Critics warn this approach could erode privacy rights and shift the balance of power away from the Fourth Amendment.
Recent ICE operations in Minneapolis go well beyond standard immigration enforcement, according to local officials and community members. Critics argue that these masked, heavily armed raids are more about wielding power through fear than simply upholding the law.
A Liberian man has been released by a federal judge in Minnesota after his arrest by heavily armed immigration agents. The agents used a battering ram to break into his Minneapolis home, raising questions about the use of force and due process.
When a Colorado woman was wrongly accused of stealing packages, authorities relied on footage from automatic license plate readers. Her ordeal exposed serious flaws in the technology and sparked calls for Indiana lawmakers to adopt tighter safeguards to protect innocent citizens.
A new legal brief, supported by 46 members of Congress, seeks to allow the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools. This development highlights an ongoing debate about the balance between religious expression and constitutional guidelines.
A recent article explores Santa Ana’s collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, raising questions about how local agencies may be gathering and sharing personal data. This investigation was co-published by CALÓ News and Inadvertent but remains largely behind a paywall.
The Carney government plans to introduce new legislation to replace its much-criticized border security bill. In response to mounting concerns over civil liberties and privacy, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree has notified the House of Commons of the coming changes.
President Donald Trump has announced his intention to list Antifa as a terrorist organization, according to reports from outlets including The Guardian, Al Jazeera, NDTV, CNN, and Reuters. The move has attracted global attention for its potential legal and social implications.
Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee pressed a high-profile Marine Corps general nominee over the Trump administration’s controversial use of troops in American cities to fight crime and pursue immigration enforcement. Their pointed questions highlight ongoing concerns about the boundaries of federal power and the military’s role on domestic soil.
