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  1. DATE: July 1, 2026 at 04:31AM
    SOURCE: SOCIALPSYCHOLOGY.ORG

    TITLE: U.S. Top Court Backs Birthright Citizenship in Rebuke to Trump

    URL: socialpsychology.org/client/re

    Source: DW- top stories

    The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship is unlawful. In one of the most consequential decisions this year, the court ruled 6-3 to preserve the right to U.S. citizenship for nearly everyone born on U.S. soil. Trump issued his order on ⁠the first day of his second term last ⁠year as part of a range of policies aimed at cracking down on immigration, both legal and illegal.

    URL: socialpsychology.org/client/re

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  2. DATE: July 1, 2026 at 04:31AM
    SOURCE: SOCIALPSYCHOLOGY.ORG

    TITLE: U.S. Top Court Backs Birthright Citizenship in Rebuke to Trump

    URL: socialpsychology.org/client/re

    Source: DW- top stories

    The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship is unlawful. In one of the most consequential decisions this year, the court ruled 6-3 to preserve the right to U.S. citizenship for nearly everyone born on U.S. soil. Trump issued his order on ⁠the first day of his second term last ⁠year as part of a range of policies aimed at cracking down on immigration, both legal and illegal.

    URL: socialpsychology.org/client/re

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  3. U.S. Supreme Court’s Recent Decisions – What They Mean for You

    The U.S. Supreme Court has wrapped up another historic term, issuing several decisions that could affect millions of Americans. From digital privacy and voting rules to presidential authority and gun rights, the Court’s rulings have implications that reach far beyond Washington, D.C.

    Whether you live in Raleigh, North Carolina, or anywhere else in the country, here’s a straightforward look at some of the Court’s most significant recent decisions and how they may impact your daily life.

    Digital Privacy: Geofence Warrants Face New Constitutional Limits

    One of the term’s biggest technology and privacy decisions involved geofence warrants—court orders that require companies like Google to provide location information for devices near a crime scene.

    The Supreme Court ruled that accessing this type of location history is considered a search under the Fourth Amendment and must receive constitutional protections. The case was returned to lower courts for additional review rather than creating a blanket rule for every geofence warrant. (Reuters⁠)

    What This Means for You

    • Stronger recognition of digital privacy rights.
    • Law enforcement may face stricter legal standards before obtaining broad location data.
    • Smartphone users could receive greater constitutional protection over their location history.

    Presidential Power Over Federal Agencies

    In another closely watched case, the Court expanded presidential authority by allowing the President greater power to remove members of certain independent federal agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The ruling overturned a major precedent that had been in place since 1935. (Reuters⁠)

    What This Means for You

    Potential long-term effects could include:

    • Changes in how independent federal agencies operate.
    • Different approaches to consumer protection and business regulation depending on the administration in power.
    • Increased presidential influence over parts of the federal government.

    Mail-In Ballots

    The Supreme Court upheld laws allowing states to count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day as long as they were postmarked on or before Election Day. The decision affects voting procedures in multiple states that already use similar rules. (The Guardian⁠)

    What This Means for You

    • Voters in states with these laws may continue to have mailed ballots counted if they meet state deadlines.
    • Election officials will continue following their state’s existing ballot-counting rules unless state legislatures change them.

    Gun Rights Continue to Expand

    The Court issued decisions that broaden protections under the Second Amendment, including striking down certain restrictions on carrying firearms on private property open to the public and limiting enforcement of one federal firearm prohibition. The rulings also signal that the Court may hear additional firearm-related cases in future terms. (Reuters⁠)

    What This Means for You

    • Some state and local firearm restrictions may face additional legal challenges.
    • Future Supreme Court decisions could further shape gun laws nationwide.
    • State firearm regulations may continue evolving through litigation.

    Why These Decisions Matter

    Supreme Court decisions often become the law of the land, influencing:

    • Personal privacy
    • Voting and elections
    • Consumer protections
    • Government authority
    • Criminal investigations
    • Constitutional rights

    Many of these rulings will continue to be interpreted by lower courts, meaning their full impact may not be known for months or even years.

    How Could North Carolina Residents Be Affected?

    For people across Raleigh and North Carolina, these decisions may influence:

    • Privacy protections involving smartphones and digital technology.
    • Future election procedures and voting policies.
    • Consumer protections enforced by federal agencies.
    • Firearm regulations challenged in federal courts.
    • Future legal cases involving constitutional rights.

    While some rulings take effect immediately, others simply establish legal standards that lower courts and lawmakers will apply over time.

    Staying Informed

    Supreme Court decisions often shape American life in ways that aren’t immediately obvious. From the apps you use on your phone to how elections are conducted and how federal agencies operate, the Court’s opinions can have lasting consequences for individuals, businesses, and local communities.

    DoRaleigh.com will continue covering major legal, government, and public policy developments that matter to residents throughout Raleigh, Wake County, and the Triangle, helping explain what national decisions mean at the local level.

    Connect With Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin

    Share With Us: Post your community News, Events, on our Submissions Page.

    Advertise With Us: Interested in Advertising click here.

    Published by Bryan Tomlinson | BTDesigns.pro | DoRaleigh.com

    #CivicEducation #ConstitutionalLaw #DigitalPrivacy #DoRaleigh #GeofenceWarrants #GovernmentNews #MailInBallots #News #NorthCarolinaNews #PresidentialPowers #PublicPolicy #RaleighNews #SecondAmendment #SupremeCourt2026 #SupremeCourtDecisions #USNews #USSupremeCourt #VotingRights
  4. U.S. Supreme Court’s Recent Decisions – What They Mean for You

    The U.S. Supreme Court has wrapped up another historic term, issuing several decisions that could affect millions of Americans. From digital privacy and voting rules to presidential authority and gun rights, the Court’s rulings have implications that reach far beyond Washington, D.C.

    Whether you live in Raleigh, North Carolina, or anywhere else in the country, here’s a straightforward look at some of the Court’s most significant recent decisions and how they may impact your daily life.

    Digital Privacy: Geofence Warrants Face New Constitutional Limits

    One of the term’s biggest technology and privacy decisions involved geofence warrants—court orders that require companies like Google to provide location information for devices near a crime scene.

    The Supreme Court ruled that accessing this type of location history is considered a search under the Fourth Amendment and must receive constitutional protections. The case was returned to lower courts for additional review rather than creating a blanket rule for every geofence warrant. (Reuters⁠)

    What This Means for You

    • Stronger recognition of digital privacy rights.
    • Law enforcement may face stricter legal standards before obtaining broad location data.
    • Smartphone users could receive greater constitutional protection over their location history.

    Presidential Power Over Federal Agencies

    In another closely watched case, the Court expanded presidential authority by allowing the President greater power to remove members of certain independent federal agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The ruling overturned a major precedent that had been in place since 1935. (Reuters⁠)

    What This Means for You

    Potential long-term effects could include:

    • Changes in how independent federal agencies operate.
    • Different approaches to consumer protection and business regulation depending on the administration in power.
    • Increased presidential influence over parts of the federal government.

    Mail-In Ballots

    The Supreme Court upheld laws allowing states to count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day as long as they were postmarked on or before Election Day. The decision affects voting procedures in multiple states that already use similar rules. (The Guardian⁠)

    What This Means for You

    • Voters in states with these laws may continue to have mailed ballots counted if they meet state deadlines.
    • Election officials will continue following their state’s existing ballot-counting rules unless state legislatures change them.

    Gun Rights Continue to Expand

    The Court issued decisions that broaden protections under the Second Amendment, including striking down certain restrictions on carrying firearms on private property open to the public and limiting enforcement of one federal firearm prohibition. The rulings also signal that the Court may hear additional firearm-related cases in future terms. (Reuters⁠)

    What This Means for You

    • Some state and local firearm restrictions may face additional legal challenges.
    • Future Supreme Court decisions could further shape gun laws nationwide.
    • State firearm regulations may continue evolving through litigation.

    Why These Decisions Matter

    Supreme Court decisions often become the law of the land, influencing:

    • Personal privacy
    • Voting and elections
    • Consumer protections
    • Government authority
    • Criminal investigations
    • Constitutional rights

    Many of these rulings will continue to be interpreted by lower courts, meaning their full impact may not be known for months or even years.

    How Could North Carolina Residents Be Affected?

    For people across Raleigh and North Carolina, these decisions may influence:

    • Privacy protections involving smartphones and digital technology.
    • Future election procedures and voting policies.
    • Consumer protections enforced by federal agencies.
    • Firearm regulations challenged in federal courts.
    • Future legal cases involving constitutional rights.

    While some rulings take effect immediately, others simply establish legal standards that lower courts and lawmakers will apply over time.

    Staying Informed

    Supreme Court decisions often shape American life in ways that aren’t immediately obvious. From the apps you use on your phone to how elections are conducted and how federal agencies operate, the Court’s opinions can have lasting consequences for individuals, businesses, and local communities.

    DoRaleigh.com will continue covering major legal, government, and public policy developments that matter to residents throughout Raleigh, Wake County, and the Triangle, helping explain what national decisions mean at the local level.

    Connect With Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin

    Share With Us: Post your community News, Events, on our Submissions Page.

    Advertise With Us: Interested in Advertising click here.

    Published by Bryan Tomlinson | BTDesigns.pro | DoRaleigh.com

    #CivicEducation #ConstitutionalLaw #DigitalPrivacy #DoRaleigh #GeofenceWarrants #GovernmentNews #MailInBallots #News #NorthCarolinaNews #PresidentialPowers #PublicPolicy #RaleighNews #SecondAmendment #SupremeCourt2026 #SupremeCourtDecisions #USNews #USSupremeCourt #VotingRights
  5. Trump Threatens DC Home Rule Over Election Outcome

    Trump Threatens DC Home Rule as he suggests federal control could follow a D.C. election result he opposes.

    thedemocracyadvocate.com/news-

  6. Trump Threatens DC Home Rule Over Election Outcome

    Trump Threatens DC Home Rule as he suggests federal control could follow a D.C. election result he opposes.

    thedemocracyadvocate.com/news-

  7. Trump Threatens DC Home Rule Over Election Outcome

    Trump Threatens DC Home Rule as he suggests federal control could follow a D.C. election result he opposes.

    thedemocracyadvocate.com/news-

  8. Trump Threatens DC Home Rule Over Election Outcome

    Trump Threatens DC Home Rule as he suggests federal control could follow a D.C. election result he opposes.

    thedemocracyadvocate.com/news-

  9. Trump Threatens DC Home Rule Over Election Outcome

    Trump Threatens DC Home Rule as he suggests federal control could follow a D.C. election result he opposes.

    thedemocracyadvocate.com/news-

  10. ProBono: New Database of Constitutional Rights Cases – 1994 – 2026. “The Public Interest Practice has published a free online book, Key Judgments Advancing Constitutional Rights in South Africa: A Curated Database, April 1994 – March 2026 by Erica Emdon. Available on the SAFLII website, this resource brings together more than 180 judgments that have shaped and strengthened constitutional […]

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/12/probono-new-database-of-constitutional-rights-cases-1994-2026/
  11. ProBono: New Database of Constitutional Rights Cases – 1994 – 2026. “The Public Interest Practice has published a free online book, Key Judgments Advancing Constitutional Rights in South Africa: A Curated Database, April 1994 – March 2026 by Erica Emdon. Available on the SAFLII website, this resource brings together more than 180 judgments that have shaped and strengthened constitutional […]

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/12/probono-new-database-of-constitutional-rights-cases-1994-2026/
  12. Minnesota Federal Shooting Lawsuit Signals Major Accountability Clash

    Minnesota Federal Shooting Lawsuit exposes a major clash over federal accountability, evidence access, and state investigative authority after deadly shootings.

    thedemocracyadvocate.com/news-

  13. EJELS just published this paper by the eminent Jon Kåre Skiple and myself:

    "Bringing Rights Back Home? How Judges Handle Multilayered Constitutional and International Human Rights Laws on the Supreme Court of Norway"
    publicera.kb.se/ejels/article/

    #OpenAccess #JudicialPolitics #FundamentalRights #echr #iccpr #crc #constitution #JudicialEngagement #Norway #SupremeCourt #CaseComplexity #ConstitutionalLaw

  14. EJELS just published this paper by the eminent Jon Kåre Skiple and myself:

    "Bringing Rights Back Home? How Judges Handle Multilayered Constitutional and International Human Rights Laws on the Supreme Court of Norway"
    publicera.kb.se/ejels/article/

    #OpenAccess #JudicialPolitics #FundamentalRights #echr #iccpr #crc #constitution #JudicialEngagement #Norway #SupremeCourt #CaseComplexity #ConstitutionalLaw

  15. EJELS just published this paper by the eminent Jon Kåre Skiple and myself:

    "Bringing Rights Back Home? How Judges Handle Multilayered Constitutional and International Human Rights Laws on the Supreme Court of Norway"
    publicera.kb.se/ejels/article/

    #OpenAccess #JudicialPolitics #FundamentalRights #echr #iccpr #crc #constitution #JudicialEngagement #Norway #SupremeCourt #CaseComplexity #ConstitutionalLaw

  16. EJELS just published this paper by the eminent Jon Kåre Skiple and myself:

    "Bringing Rights Back Home? How Judges Handle Multilayered Constitutional and International Human Rights Laws on the Supreme Court of Norway"
    publicera.kb.se/ejels/article/

    #OpenAccess #JudicialPolitics #FundamentalRights #echr #iccpr #crc #constitution #JudicialEngagement #Norway #SupremeCourt #CaseComplexity #ConstitutionalLaw

  17. EJELS just published this paper by the eminent Jon Kåre Skiple and myself:

    "Bringing Rights Back Home? How Judges Handle Multilayered Constitutional and International Human Rights Laws on the Supreme Court of Norway"
    publicera.kb.se/ejels/article/

    #OpenAccess #JudicialPolitics #FundamentalRights #echr #iccpr #crc #constitution #JudicialEngagement #Norway #SupremeCourt #CaseComplexity #ConstitutionalLaw

  18. #australia #israel #palestine : #war / #gaza / #antisemitism / #bondibeach / #statevisit / #constitutionallaw

    »“The commissioner of police has the power to make sure that everyone (…) is kept safe, …. the general public as well as people who are peacefully opposing the presence of a man who has incited #genocide.

    “(…) The police …have a responsibility to ensure that lawful rights are upheld, & that includes the safe exercise of the right to #protest.”«

    theguardian.com/australia-news

  19. Michael Beschloss: "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was named by Act of Congress, January 1964, which was signed by Pres. Johnson."

    Edward=Isaac Dovere: "Fun Constitutional fact: an Act of Congress cannot be overridden by a vote of board members."
    #BadNewsForTrump #ConstitutionalLaw #politics

  20. Michael Beschloss: "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was named by Act of Congress, January 1964, which was signed by Pres. Johnson."

    Edward=Isaac Dovere: "Fun Constitutional fact: an Act of Congress cannot be overridden by a vote of board members."
    #BadNewsForTrump #ConstitutionalLaw #politics

  21. Kevin Breuninger’s article reveals that Judge Richard Leon has definitively deemed President Trump's executive order against WilmerHale unconstitutional. Leon's 73-page ruling highlights the importance of an independent judiciary, scorches the administration's claims as "absurd," and warns against undermining constitutional principles. This decision reflects a troubling pattern of the former president's attacks on opposing legal entities. For the full story, click here: cnbc.com/2025/05/27/trump-leon
    #DonaldTrump #WilmerHale #JudgeRichardLeon #ExecutiveOrder #ConstitutionalLaw #JudicialIndependence

  22. ICYMI: German diplomat warns of tech platforms' role in US constitutional shifts: Confidential diplomatic document reveals concerns over potential changes to media independence and tech sector oversight. ppc.land/german-diplomat-warns #TechRegulation #MediaIndependence #DigitalDiplomacy #ConstitutionalLaw #DataPrivacy

  23. archive.ph/s7YQu

    And more terrible legislation coming out of #Oklahoma, this time introduced by the chair of the Oklahoma #GOP

    1. All journalists by licensed by the state of Oklahoma.
    2. Journalists must pass quarterly drug tests.
    3. Journalists must attend special anti-propaganda classes.

    I'm not making this up.

    #FirstAmendment #Journalism #FreeSpeech #OKLeg #Law #ConstitutionalLaw

  24. archive.ph/s7YQu

    And more terrible legislation coming out of #Oklahoma, this time introduced by the chair of the Oklahoma #GOP

    1. All journalists by licensed by the state of Oklahoma.
    2. Journalists must pass quarterly drug tests.
    3. Journalists must attend special anti-propaganda classes.

    I'm not making this up.

    #FirstAmendment #Journalism #FreeSpeech #OKLeg #Law #ConstitutionalLaw

  25. TFW you find out that the case in which the Court decided the Guaranty Clause was toothless was decided in *1849* by *The Taney Court*

    #ConstitutionalLaw #ConLaw #LawofDemocracy #ElectionLaw

  26. TFW you find out that the case in which the Court decided the Guaranty Clause was toothless was decided in *1849* by *The Taney Court*

    #ConstitutionalLaw #ConLaw #LawofDemocracy #ElectionLaw

  27. Good morning, Mastodon.

    I didn't spend much time on Twitter, but am hoping to be more active here.
    Looking for physicians, scientists, scholars, lawyers, writers, artists, bioethicists.

    #HumanitarianLaw
    #ChildAndAdolescentPsychiatry
    #CAP
    #ConstitutionalLaw
    #HealthcareLaw
    #LGBTQIA+
    #BIPOC
    #Black
    #Indigenous
    #BrownPeople
    #SpecLit
    #HardSF
    #OppressedPersons
    #Truth
    #Beauty

  28. Hello this is me, yet another #Mstdn #introduction. But nice to be here. I do #lightingdesign for #theatre as an #ALPD member, #photography #code and #teach at #dramaschool #RADA. I love #ceramics (especially #teapot s). I live with and like to talk about #neuro #ChronicHealth #FND and #migraine. #constitutionallaw and #copyright when I need some light #reading.

  29. Hello this is me, yet another #Mstdn #introduction. But nice to be here. I do #lightingdesign for #theatre as an #ALPD member, #photography #code and #teach at #dramaschool #RADA. I love #ceramics (especially #teapot s). I live with and like to talk about #neuro #ChronicHealth #FND and #migraine. #constitutionallaw and #copyright when I need some light #reading.