Strict Scrutiny The Trump Administration's SCOTUS Winning Streak
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Sep 29, 2025 
Sherrilyn Ifill, founding director of the 14th Amendment Center, and Jamelle Bouie, a political commentator for the New York Times, explore the profound connection between Reconstruction-era legal battles and today's Supreme Court. They discuss how the post-Civil War 'Redemption Court' limited the 14th Amendment's reach, drawing parallels to current efforts challenging federal protections. The conversation reveals how historical themes resonate in today's judicial landscape, emphasizing the ongoing fight for civil rights and the importance of public education around the 14th Amendment.
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Border Czar Recorded Taking Cash Bag
- Reporters revealed Tom Homan was recorded accepting $50,000 in cash from undercover agents promising contracts.
- The DOJ later closed the probe after Trump appointees took over, illustrating selective enforcement.
State Courts Push Back On Roberts Court
- Hawaii's Justice Eddins directly criticized the Roberts Court's originalism and factual distortions.
- State courts can resist federal doctrinal trends and protect state constitutional values.
Court Broadly Shields Executive On Foreign Aid
- SCOTUS granted a stay in the foreign aid case using the Impoundment Control Act in a novel shielding theory.
- The order elevates presidential foreign affairs discretion above long-standing statutory controls and aid recipients' needs.
