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Proposals For Enforcement Of The Supreme Court’s New Ethics Code
Brief #215 – Civil Rights Policy Brief
by Rodney A. Maggay
While there has been much uproar on the lack of an enforcement mechanism in the Supreme Court’s new ethical code, the fact of the matter is that there are numerous proposals out there that could fill in this glaring hole in the new code.
The New Supreme Court Ethics Code Needs More To Be Effective
Brief #214 – Civil Rights Policy Brief
by Rodney A. Maggay
On November 13, 2023 the Supreme Court announced that for the first time in its history the Court’s justices would be bound by an ethical code.
An Analysis Of The Gag Orders In Criminal Cases Against Former President Trump
Brief #213 – Civil Rights Policy Brief
by Rodney A. Maggay
In the months leading up to the trial, the court issued Trump a limited gag order in order to try and limit some of his inflammatory comments while allowing him to still speak on public issues.
Can the 14th Amendment’s Birthright Citizenship Rule be Overturned?
Policy Brief #212 – Civil Rights
by Rodney A. Maggay
Kim Ark, who was born in San Francisco… was denied re-entry to the United States on the grounds that he was not a U.S. citizen.
Is Trump Barred From The 2024 Ballot By The Constitution’s Disqualification Clause?
Policy Brief #211 – Civil Rights
by Rodney A. Maggay
Could Donald Trump be barred based on the U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment “Disqualification Clause?”
Why The Religious Liberty Argument Threatens Civil Rights And Anti – Discrimination Statutes
Brief #209 – Civil Rights Policy Brief
by Rodney A. Maggay
Legal scholars are wondering if this refusal to serve another person could be extended to matters outside LGBQT+ issues.
Were Asian Americans Manipulated and Used As Pawns To Overturn Affirmative Action?
Brief #209 – Civil Rights Policy Brief
by Rodney A. Maggay
A significant number of Asian American groups and individuals rejected the Supreme Court decision and are now discussing the strong possibility that genuine Asian American interests was not the real goal. The true purpose was instead to…
Supreme Court Declares Affirmative Action Unconstitutional
Brief #207 – Civil Rights Policy Brief
by Rodney A. Maggay
While the decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard College was a disappointing decision it was not unexpected.
Supreme Court Misconstrues Religious Liberty Again In New Discrimination Case
Brief #208 – Civil Rights Policy Brief
by Rodney A. Maggay
Ms. Smith brought a lawsuit in federal district court seeking an injunction prohibiting Colorado from enforcing the State’s anti – discrimination statute against her and forcing her to create wedding websites for all customers.