Tag: Constitutional Law
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Trump Signals Interest in Insurrection Act Amid Domestic Unrest and Judicial Hurdles, Vance Says
Overview: A Growing Debate Over the Insurrection Act As legal challenges mount against his administration’s efforts to deploy federalized National Guard troops in Democratic-led cities, President Donald Trump is reportedly considering all tools at his disposal, including the Insurrection Act. JD Vance, appearing on NBC’s Meet the Press, confirmed that such options are under discussion…
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Australia’s teen social media ban faces constitutional challenge
Overview: a landmark policy under scrutiny Australia’s world-first ban on social media for under-16s has sparked a brewing constitutional debate. While the government argues the measure protects children from online harms, legal scholars and human rights groups say the policy raises serious questions about freedom of political communication and proportionality in a modern digital age.…
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Constitutional Challenge Looms as Australia’s 16-and-under Social Media Ban Sparks Youth Activism
Australia’s world-first social media ban faces a constitutional test as youth activism steps into the spotlight Australia is poised to implement a controversial ban that would block social media access for users under 16. While the policy aims to shield young people from online harms, legal experts warn that its implications reach far beyond platform…
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Constitutional challenge to Australia’s teen social media ban could hinge on activists like Ivy Sheng
A legal showdown looms over Australia’s age-based social media ban Legal scholars warn that Australia’s world-first social media ban for under‑16s could face a constitutional challenge that reaches the High Court. At the center of the debate is the implied right to freedom of political communication, a constitutional protection that some experts say is stronger…
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Australia’s Parliament May Grow for the First Time in 40 Years as Election Timing and Term Lengths Are Reconsidered
Australia Considers Expanding Its Parliament for the First Time in Four Decades Australia’s parliament could become larger for the first time in 40 years as the government explores options to expand the number of MPs and shift to fixed, longer terms. A joint parliamentary inquiry has been tasked with examining whether more politicians should represent…
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Erice Urges Special Session to Fast-Track ICI Power Expansion Bill
Erice Calls for Urgent Action on ICI Bill Caloocan Representative Edgar Erice has urged the House of Representatives to consider a special session if necessary to tackle House Bill No. 4453, a measure aimed at strengthening the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI). The proposed bill would grant the ICI contempt powers and expanded subpoena authority,…
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No Legal Basis for Snap Elections in Philippines, Sotto Says; Cayetano Urges Resignations to Regain Trust
Background: Calls for Rapid Political Renewal The Philippine political scene is once again roiled by calls for rapid renewal in the wake of corruption scandals dogging government projects. Senate President Tito Sotto III has publicly stated that there is no constitutional or legal framework that would allow for snap elections at this time. In a…
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No Legal Basis to Hold Snap Elections, Sotto Says; Cayetano Calls for Resignations to Restore Trust
No Constitutional Backing for Snap Elections, Sotto Warns Senate President Tito Sotto III has dismissed the possibility of snap elections in the Philippines, saying there is no constitutional or legal framework to authorize such a move. In a concise text message, Sotto warned that attempting to call early polls could plunge the nation into uncertainty…
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Federal judge blocks Trump’s bid to deploy Oregon National Guard to Portland
Federal judge halts plan to federalize Oregon National Guard in Portland A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to federalize and deploy the Oregon National Guard to Portland. U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut issued a temporary restraining order late on Saturday, barring the deployment of the troops for at least 14 days,…
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Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Deploying National Guard to Portland
Federal Judge Orders Halt on National Guard Deployment to Portland A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from activateing or deploying the National Guard to Portland, Oregon, after a court filing from the Oregon attorney general argued that such action would violate the U.S. Constitution and federal law restricting military use in domestic law…