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Mike Pence: Minneapolis Is a Warning

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1219 implied HN points • 29 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Constitutional Rights
  1. Everyone deserves safe streets, laws that are enforced, and protection of constitutional rights; in Minneapolis those basic things were not upheld.
  2. The death of Alex Pretti is a tragedy that requires a full, transparent investigation and public accountability.
  3. Leadership matters: activist provocation and a series of political choices eroded public confidence and weakened lawful authority, which helped invite disorder.

Note on the FIRE Suit

TK News by Matt Taibbi • 5537 implied HN points • 07 Aug 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Constitutional Rights
  1. Aliens living in the U.S. have First Amendment rights just like citizens do. This means they can express themselves freely and have certain protections under the law.
  2. Court cases have established that once an alien is in the country legally, they are covered by the Constitution. The rights given by the Constitution apply to all people here, not just citizens.
  3. In the U.S., there is no way for the government to limit free speech based on a person's immigration status. This makes the U.S. different from some other countries where individual rights might be balanced against societal interests.

231 Current and Former U.S. Service Members Demand Military Leaders Be Court-Martialed Over Forced COVID Vaccines: “Service Members Were Significantly Harmed by These Actions” (Jim Hoft, Gateway P)

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 2299 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Constitutional Rights
  1. 231 current and former U.S. service members want military leaders court-martialed over forced COVID vaccines
  2. The declaration highlights concerns about corruption and failures in key institutions like the Department of Defense
  3. Military leaders are accused of infringing on laws, rights, and religious freedom with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Josh Dehaas: You owe Jason Kenney a beer

The Line • 2083 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Constitutional Rights
  1. Jason Kenney's fight for provincial jurisdiction was crucial in the legal case against the invocation of the Emergencies Act.
  2. Kenney's decision to stand up for Alberta's capacity and authority in handling the situation was validated by the court.
  3. The Federal Court's decision on the Emergencies Act could have lasting implications for protecting civil liberties.

Josh Dehaas: The police can't just declare an overpass a Charter-free zone

The Line • 1513 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Constitutional Rights
  1. Police tend to underreact to illegality at protests initially, then they overreact when the public gets frustrated.
  2. Enforcing laws against illegal actions of protesters from the start is important to prevent overreactions and protect constitutional rights.
  3. Blanket bans on protests by police can violate freedom of assembly and expression protected by the Charter.
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2024: What Will Happen Before The Coming Election?

AND Magazine • 1238 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Constitutional Rights
  1. The plans of the World Economic Forum and the UN's World Health Organization are gaining prominence and pose potential threats.
  2. Financial donations from entities like the Gates Foundation to the WHO raise questions about hidden agendas related to depopulation.
  3. Upcoming meetings and proposed regulations by the WHO and WEF could lead to global controls, including mandatory vaccinations and surveillance systems, impacting individual freedoms.

Short Take: Reading "The Age of Entitlement", The left's Terrifying Vulnerability

Anarchonomicon • 668 implied HN points • 14 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Constitutional Rights
  1. The left's focus on 'Social Justice' and 'Diversity' has gained significant institutional power despite the lack of explicit laws mandating it.
  2. America's rejection of 1960s ideologies led to political movements like Nixon and Reagan, challenging the post-political bureaucratic control.
  3. The US regime relies on an intricate web of executive orders and judicial interpretations, which could be disrupted by public demand for change.

Why does doctrine get so complicated?

Adam's Legal Newsletter • 359 implied HN points • 08 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Constitutional Rights
  1. Legal disputes can often involve convoluted procedural issues and complex legal analysis, even when the underlying dispute is simple.
  2. The legal system is structured to balance respect for state courts and federal rights, leading to a complex web of conflicting doctrines that can make cases like 'Reed v. Goertz' seem arbitrarily complex.
  3. Path dependence and accretion of legal doctrines contribute to the complexity of the legal system, as past cases and precedents shape the development of law over time.

The 2nd Amendment's Misconstrued 'Militia'

Stark Realities with Brian McGlinchey • 857 implied HN points • 01 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Constitutional Rights
  1. The Bill of Rights sets prohibitions against the government infringing on pre-existing human rights.
  2. The Second Amendment explicitly recognizes the right of the people to keep and bear arms, not just for those in militias.
  3. Today's National Guard, under federal control, does not serve as a militia in the sense of the Second Amendment.

The Construction of a Dictatorship in the United States

Christopher Falcon • 78 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Constitutional Rights
  1. Technocratic totalitarianism is a government system where tech experts, not elected officials, make decisions for the population.
  2. The FISA courts, created by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, have been criticized for lack of transparency and potential constitutional rights breaches.
  3. The NDAA signed by Obama in 2012 allowed for indefinite detention of American citizens without trial, raising concerns about erosion of civil liberties.

ADDENDUM H: The Erosion of the “Entry Fiction” Doctrine and Its Strategic Exploitation

Autodidact Obsessions • 4 implied HN points • 21 May 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Constitutional Rights
  1. The entry fiction doctrine used to help keep illegal migrants from claiming rights in the U.S. This legal tool is now weakening, making it easier for some to use the courts.
  2. Undocumented migrants can now delay their removal from the U.S. due to legal protections, even if they entered illegally. This can be exploited by those with bad intentions.
  3. This shift has made it harder for the U.S. to control its borders. It creates an unfair situation where illegal entrants have more legal protections than some citizens.

W.H.O. Pandemic Treaty Looms: Countdown to Global Tyranny

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 6 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Constitutional Rights
  1. The W.H.O. is proposing a pandemic treaty that could be the largest global power grab in history, affecting member states' power during a pandemic.
  2. Many believe the treaty violates western constitutions by giving foreign powers the ability to override national laws and civil rights during public health crises.
  3. There is a call to raise awareness and support against the treaty to protect health freedom and prevent the potential impact on future generations.

My Political Vision

Neosapien’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 07 May 23
🌍 World Politics Constitutional Rights
  1. Federalism is proposed as the most just way to organize society, with decentralized government and regional sovereignty.
  2. Democracy is emphasized with specific rules for presidential elections, separation of powers, and accountability mechanisms.
  3. Concrete political propositions include military independence, specific education policies, law enforcement measures, and constitutional rights.