On June 30th, the Texas Supreme Court concluded that though same-sex marriage is a guaranteed right, homosexual couples are not necessarily entitled to locally distributed benefits. The ruling (Pidgeon v. Turner) came after several years of controversy surrounding special benefits for Houston government employees and their spouses. The health and … [Read more...]
Congressional Republicans Work With Trump to Fill Judiciary Vacancies
When President Trump came into office he was tasked with filling over 100 vacancies in federal courts all over the country – mostly US District Courts. Since then he has worked month by month to fulfill that duty. In May, the White House released the names of 10 nominees for positions in lower courts and a month later it announced 11 more. And … [Read more...]
Trump Administration Wants to Change Salary Threshold for Overtime
Background In May of last year, the Obama administration authored a rule that would, in effect, raise the salary threshold for collecting overtime (OT). This means salaried workers would be able to collect time-and-a-half if they work longer than 40 hours in a week. According to the Labor Department’s rule, anyone making under $47,476 (instead of … [Read more...]
House Passes Two Anti-Immigration Bills
In a display of solidarity with the anti-immigration Trump administration, the United States House of Representatives passed two measures in June that, if confirmed by the Senate, would establish xenophobic policies in the US. Kate’s law, named after Kathryn Steinle who was shot by an illegal immigrant, would increase the maximum penalties for an … [Read more...]
A Victory for Environmentalists Amidst Ongoing Battle Against Regulations
In May, the United States Senate failed to pass a resolution annulling a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rule that sets limits on the amount of residual methane allowed at certain drilling sites. That was the first and only time Congressional Republicans failed to pass a resolution using the obscure legislative tool known as the Congressional … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Will Consider Whether Partisan Gerrymandering Is Constitutional
The Supreme Court decided on June 19th that it would consider whether partisan gerrymandering is unconstitutional, laying the groundwork for a potential overhaul of the electoral system in this country. The Court agreed to be briefed and hear arguments during the October term, adding that it would postpone the question of jurisdiction until the … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Decision Could Help Shift Funding Away from Public Schools
The Supreme Court ruled on June 26th that Trinity Lutheran Church should be included in a Missouri state program granting funds for playground resurfacing. Seven justices voted in favor of the church (though there were several concurring opinions), while Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayer dissented. Surprisingly, Justices Elena Kagan … [Read more...]
Trump’s One-for-Two Regulation Rollback Order Challenged in Court
The Trump administration’s executive order to eliminate two preexisting regulations for every new regulation adopted by the government has been challenged in a lawsuit, which the Department of Justice has so far failed to dismiss despite its efforts. Arguments Against Executive Order No. 13771 Public Citizen v. Trump, filed by a dozen health … [Read more...]
Trump Administration Takes Aim at Public Databases
Recently, the Treasury Department submitted a 150-page report to the White House, arguing that the public should not have access to a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) database that documents narratives of aggrieved consumers. In 2014, the CFPB proposed expanding its database by inviting consumers to post stories about their negative … [Read more...]
The Financial Choice Act Would Reduce Corporate Accountability
After it was discovered that Wells Fargo created 2 million unauthorized accounts to fill quotas, two of the executives responsible were made to return a fraction of their pay, totaling $60 million. Some thanks are owed to the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, without which John G. Stumpf and Carrie L. Tolstedt would not have been financially punished. Now … [Read more...]
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