Political Protests, Legal Precedents, Trade Policies

Pussy Riot, the Russian punk band, delivers a political message in Washington Square Park. Michigan Supreme Court overturns a 25-year-old precedent regarding marijuana smell. President Trump imposes tariffs on U.S. trading partners.

Idaho Murder Case and Legal Battle

An Idaho judge unsealed a transcript of a closed-door hearing where Bryan Kohberger's defense team sought to exclude DNA evidence in a quadruple homicide case. The defense argued that the FBI violated Kohberger's Fourth Amendment rights. Kohberger could face the death penalty if convicted.

Police Misconduct

Kentucky man sues police, claiming he was arrested in retaliation for shouting at officers from a balcony. He alleges violation of First and Fourth Amendment rights. Charges of public intoxication were later dismissed.

Federal Judge Rules ICE 'Knock-and-Talk' Tactics Unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement's 'knock-and-talk' tactics with illegal immigrants are unconstitutional. The ruling stemmed from a 2018 incident involving an immigrant in the U.S. on temporary protective status.

SEC Lawsuit for Data Collection

The New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) filed a lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for illegally collecting mass amounts of personally identifiable data of investors in the U.S. stock market through the 'Consolidated Audit Trail' (CAT) program without Congressional authorization, putting Americans' financial data at risk.

Government Surveillance and FISA Reform

Conservatives and liberals agree that Speaker Mike Johnson should not use the current spending package to reauthorize the FBI’s unconstitutional warrantless spying on American citizens. FISA warrants bypass the Fourth Amendment and have led to abuses in surveillance of Americans without a warrant. Bipartisan efforts have been made to reform FISA, requiring search warrants issued by federal judges.