On Independence Day, weâre setting the record straight about immigration, whatâs legal, and whatâs being twisted beyond recognition. If your family came here from somewhere else, this post is for you.
Passing a law doesnât guarantee change. From delays in implementation to non-retroactive policies and court challenges, this post breaks down what really happens after a bill becomes law, and why justice reform often leaves people behind.
In this weekâs Civics 101, we unpack the case of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian rights advocate detained under an obscure immigration statute, one a federal judge says is likely unconstitutional. We also revisit a famous quote from A Man for All Seasons about defending even the Devil⌠for the sake of justice itself.
A plain-English explainer breaking down how this legal shield prevents victims of government abuse (especially by law enforcement or corrections officers) from holding officials accountable in civil court.
A plain-English breakdown of how a bill becomes a law â and why justice-related reforms move at a crawl. Includes a critical look at non-retroactive laws that leave people behind, even after reforms pass.
Think you know who makes the rules in your state? Take five minutes today to look up your representatives - local, state, and...
This weekâs Civics 101 post breaks down what Due Process really means, who it protects, and why itâs essential to a fair justice system.
We Have to Know the System, To Change the System We hear it all the time: "Vote! Get involved! Pay attention!" But most of us...