Category: Politics Matters

🏛️ Due Process in the U.S. Constitution: Meaning, Articles, and Legal Impact

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Due process is a fundamental principle in American constitutional law, ensuring that no individual is deprived of life, liberty, or property without fair legal procedures. This protection applies at both the federal and state levels, safeguarding individuals against arbitrary government actions. 📜 What Is Due Process? Due process refers to the legal requirement that the government must respect all legal rights owed to a person under the law. It encompasses two key aspects: 📌 Constitutional Foundations of Due Process Fifth Amendment (Federal Level) “No person shall… be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law…” 🔗 Read the Fifth Amendment on Archives.gov Fourteenth Amendment (State Level) “…nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law…” 🔗 Read the Fourteenth Amendment on Archives.gov These clauses form the legal foundation for due process protections in the United States. ⚖️ Types of Due Process ✅ Procedural Due Process Procedural due process ensures that the government follows fair procedures before depriving a person of life, liberty, or property. Key components include: Example: In Goldberg v. Kelly (1970), the Supreme Court ruled that welfare recipients must receive a hearing before benefits are terminated. 🔗 Read the case summary on Justia ✅ Substantive Due Process Substantive due process protects certain fundamental rights from government interference, regardless of the procedures used to enforce them. These rights include: Examples: 🧑‍⚖️ Key Supreme Court Cases on Due Process 📚 Learn More About Due Process 🧠 Summary Due process is a constitutional guarantee that protects individuals from arbitrary government actions, ensuring fairness and justice in legal proceedings. Enshrined in both the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments, it applies to various aspects of law, from criminal trials to civil liberties. Understanding due process is essential for recognizing and defending one’s rights under U.S. law.

Trump nixes CDC infectious disease advisory committee: Report

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The Trump administration nixed the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC), ending three decades of medical advice used by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) according to NBC. A handful of committee members said the CDC delivered the news about HICPAC’s termination to members Friday, per the outlet. The termination took effect […]

Supreme Court allows Trump to enforce trans military ban

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96 <!– sup, sub { font-size: 100% !important; } sup { mso-text-raise:10% } sub { mso-text-raise:-10% } {beacon} Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security <!–   The Big Story  Supreme Court allows Trump to enforce trans military ban The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Trump […]

India strikes Pakistan in response to Kashmir attack

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India struck Pakistani-controlled territory early Wednesday in response to a massacre of tourists in an Indian-controlled territory last month. The missile attack left eight people and one child dead, as well as multiple others wounded, according to The Associated Press. The Indian government, in a press release, claims it was striking infrastructure used by militants, […]

NSA to cut up to 2,000 civilian roles

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The National Security Agency, the U.S. government’s electronic spy agency, is looking at cutting up to 2,000 civilian jobs as part of the Trump administration’s effort to greatly reduce the federal workforce. The NSA, which is within the Defense Department, must eliminate 8 percent of its civilian roles, or between 1,500 and 2,000 positions, by […]