US Constitution

Sudan's civil war has left the country with two rival power structures: the army-backed administration controls much of the formal state apparatus, while the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces governs territory it holds. Washington says neither side represents legitimate constitutional governance, raising questions about who can speak for Sudan internationally and how aid, diplomacy and reconstruction can proceed.

Donald Trump reacted with frustration after the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, saying 'too bad' about the ruling, and is now pushing legislation in Congress to end the practice. The comments renew a long-running fight over the Fourteenth Amendment's guarantee of citizenship to those born on US soil, a policy Trump has repeatedly sought to curtail through executive action and now through lawmakers.

The Trump administration is moving to cancel $810 million in federal spending that was previously approved by Congress. The reported plan would rescind funds lawmakers had already allocated, setting up a fresh clash between the White House and Capitol Hill over control of the federal purse. The move is likely to draw legal and political challenges from members of Congress who argue the executive branch cannot unilaterally refuse to spend money appropriated by law.

President Trump is moving to withhold spending allocated for immigration, a step that raises immediate questions over presidential authority and Congress's power of the purse. The reported action touches funds tied to immigration programs and enforcement, and it lands amid ongoing disputes over border policy and agency budgets. Observers are weighing the legal implications of withholding money already appropriated by lawmakers, with the story drawing attention across US political media.

The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to let it deny hormone therapy to transgender inmates in federal custody. The request escalates a legal fight over medical care for transgender prisoners, pitting claims of institutional discretion and public cost against court rulings that withholding such treatment violates the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment. The justices' response will shape how far correctional authorities must go in providing gender-affirming care behind bars.

The US Supreme Court has issued a rare 9-0 unanimous decision that commentators say carries significant nationwide and constitutional implications. Details of the specific case are not provided, but unanimous rulings of this kind often signal broad agreement among all nine justices on a legal question affecting the whole country.

The US Supreme Court has heard arguments concerning the future of a prison healthcare system, a case that could determine how medical care for incarcerated people is run and funded. Reports from the proceedings focus on what the ruling may mean for prison conditions and inmates' constitutional right to adequate medical treatment.

Donald Trump has opened a new front in his challenge to Congress's constitutional authority over federal spending, according to The Fiscal Times. The move targets the legislature's power of the purse, a core feature of the US system of checks and balances. Critics are likely to view it as an effort to expand executive power, while supporters may see it as a push to curb wasteful expenditure.

A preview of the US Supreme Court's 2026–2027 term is drawing attention, laying out the major cases and legal questions the justices are expected to take up in the session beginning in October 2026. Commentary so far focuses on what the docket could mean for constitutional law and for the Court's current conservative majority.

The US Supreme Court has once again blocked the use of a Republican-favored congressional map in Missouri, preventing the state from implementing new district boundaries that had been advanced by GOP lawmakers. The repeated intervention comes amid an ongoing legal fight over redistricting in the state, with courts weighing whether the map complies with constitutional and voting-rights requirements.

Pete Hegseth has directed the US military on matters related to elections, according to a headline circulating on Bluesky. The order's specific contents and scope are not detailed in available context. Given Hegseth's role as Secretary of Defense and the sensitivity of military involvement in domestic elections, the directive is drawing immediate attention and questions about legal and constitutional implications.

A question at the heart of current US political fights: whether a president can unilaterally cancel or withhold money Congress has already approved. Harvard Law School is examining the issue, which touches on impoundment powers and the constitutional balance between the executive and legislative branches over federal spending.

A legal analysis by Just Security asks how Congress and the American public will learn the details of an oil arrangement between the Trump administration and Venezuela. The piece raises questions about oversight, disclosure, and whether lawmakers will be briefed on the terms of any deal involving Venezuelan oil resources, a matter of significant constitutional and foreign policy interest.

An illustrated explainer lays out how the US census determines how much political power each state holds, including congressional seats and electoral votes, and examines changes President Trump has proposed to how the census is conducted. The piece walks readers through the constitutional basis for the count and what a shift in methodology could mean for representation.

A federal court has ruled that U.S. border agents can search travellers' phones at Vermont's border with Canada without any suspicion of wrongdoing. The decision, reported by VTDigger, permits searches of digital devices at the border under a legal exception that does not require a warrant or probable cause. The ruling has drawn criticism from privacy advocates, who argue it erodes constitutional protections against unreasonable searches.

A federal court has issued a ruling in the case challenging how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is funded through the Federal Reserve. The dispute centers on whether the bureau's financing structure is constitutional, an issue with wide implications for the agency's operations and the industries it regulates. Industry groups and legal observers are watching closely for details of the ruling and its next steps on appeal.

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled that the state constitution does not permit changing the sex listed on a birth certificate, according to local outlets including FOX23 and KTUL. The decision affects transgender people seeking to update their documents in Oklahoma and adds to ongoing legal and political battles over transgender rights across US states.

Donald Trump said leaders of major artificial intelligence companies have signed what he described as a 'constitution' committing them to police themselves on AI safety. The claim came via a statement carried by US broadcasters including ABC News. Details of who signed, what the document contains, and whether it carries legal force were not provided, leaving the announcement short on specifics.

Stockton University marked Constitution Day with a talk examining the legal rights of immigrants in the United States. The event falls amid an ongoing national debate over immigration policy and enforcement, giving the discussion of constitutional protections for non-citizens added relevance for students and the wider public.

A guest column in Colorado Politics argues for Amendment 83, a proposed state constitutional amendment that would protect the right to hunt and fish in Colorado. Supporters frame it as a safeguard for outdoor traditions against future restrictions, a familiar measure several other US states have already adopted ahead of the state's ballot vote.

An immigration rights advocate has filed a lawsuit against US border agents who demanded access to his cell phone, raising fresh questions about the limits of warrantless device searches at the border. The case touches on privacy rights, constitutional protections, and the treatment of advocates, and it is drawing attention among observers of tech policy and immigration enforcement.

A new Oklahoma legal case is testing whether the state can authorize a religiously affiliated charter school, following a deadlocked US Supreme Court decision that left the core question unresolved. The 4-4 tie prevented a national ruling, so the constitutional issue returns to state courts, with the outcome likely to shape whether publicly funded charter schools can be run by religious organizations.

The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to block gender-affirming care for transgender prisoners, escalating its legal campaign against such treatment. The request goes directly to the nation's highest court and concerns inmates' access to hormone therapy and related medical care while incarcerated. Civil rights groups are expected to oppose the move, arguing it violates constitutional protections against cruel and unusual punishment.

Donald Trump's administration has been linked to a sweeping AI policy framework described by Axios as an AI 'constitution', capping a day of rapidly accelerating ambition around artificial intelligence policy. The characterization suggests an effort to set broad guiding principles for how the US government approaches AI development, deregulation and national strategy, drawing attention from policy watchers and tech industry observers.

A US TikTok trend known as 'Cat in the Hat' has arrived at schools in Germany, with Saxony-Anhalt reporting the first incidents. Authorities are informing parents about the phenomenon, and police are warning that participation could constitute criminal offences. Schools and media outlets are urging parents to talk to their children about the risks of copying viral challenges.

The High Court of American Samoa has ruled that the Second Amendment does not extend to the unincorporated US territory, clearing the way for a near-total gun ban there. The decision, highlighted in a Mike Davis opinion column, is drawing attention to the territory's unusual constitutional status and renewing debate over how far US constitutional gun rights reach beyond the states.

The US Supreme Court deadlocked in a case over whether states must fund religious charter schools, leaving the constitutional question unresolved. A new Oklahoma case is now testing the same issue, keeping alive the debate over whether charter schools with religious affiliations can receive public money while excluding religious instruction from state funding rules.

Constitutional scholar Erwin Chemerinsky says the US Supreme Court's new term could bring blockbuster rulings on guns, religion and the environment. Writing in the ABA Journal, he outlines the high-profile disputes before the justices and the potential consequences of their decisions for American law and policy.

A retrospective looks at how the US Supreme Court has reshaped constitutional law over the past twenty years, tracing shifts in the Court's doctrine and direction. Discussion centres on how decisions accumulated across two decades have redefined key constitutional protections and the Court's role in American public life.

The Trump administration's Gold Card program, which offers US residency to wealthy foreign investors for a large fee, is drawing debate over whether it exceeds constitutional limits on immigration and naturalization powers. Legal commentary questions whether the president can restructure or replace the existing EB-5 investor visa system without Congress, and critics say the program effectively sells American residency, raising concerns about equity, corruption risks and the rule of law.