US Constitution
20 US States Challenge Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee: Impact on Healthcare and Education
Dec 13, 2025 09:53 am CST
Twenty US states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, arguing it's illegal and threatens essential public services. Led by California, the lawsuit claims the policy bypasses required rulemaking processes and would worsen critical staffing shortages in education and healthcare sectors, where H-1B professionals play vital roles. The controversial fee affects a program that serves as a key pathway for skilled foreign workers, particularly in technology, medicine, and academia.
Trump Claims Birthright Citizenship Originally Intended for Children of Slaves, Not Wealthy Immigrants
Dec 10, 2025 12:27 pm CST
President Trump defends his executive order against birthright citizenship, arguing the 14th Amendment was created for children of slaves following the Civil War, not for wealthy immigrants seeking US citizenship. The Supreme Court is set to rule on this controversial issue next summer, with significant implications for immigration policy and constitutional interpretation.
Constitutional Barrier: Why New York's Historic Mayor Zohran Mamdani Is Ineligible for US Presidency
Nov 06, 2025 05:02 pm CST
Zohran Mamdani's groundbreaking election as New York City's youngest and first Muslim mayor represents a historic milestone, but his Ugandan birth and 2018 naturalization create an insurmountable constitutional barrier to presidential eligibility. Despite his political success, Article II's "natural-born citizen" requirement permanently restricts his potential political trajectory, highlighting the intersection of immigration, constitutional law, and American political opportunity.
House Speaker Mike Johnson Rejects Constitutional Path for Trump's Third Term Aspirations
Oct 29, 2025 05:53 am CST
House Speaker Mike Johnson firmly states there is no constitutional pathway for President Donald Trump's third term aspirations, citing the 22nd Amendment's clear limitations. Despite Trump's public musings and "Trump 2028" merchandise circulating in Washington, Johnson maintains that constitutional barriers would require a lengthy amendment process, while acknowledging Trump's testing of presidential powers in his current second term.
Constitutional Barriers: Can Donald Trump Legally Serve a Third Presidential Term?
Oct 28, 2025 05:28 pm CST
This article examines the constitutional obstacles preventing Donald Trump from serving a third presidential term. It explores the 22nd Amendment's two-term limit, the unlikely path to amending the Constitution, and why Trump cannot circumvent these restrictions by running as vice president. Constitutional experts clarify that despite speculation, the legal framework firmly prohibits presidents from serving more than two terms.
Trump Hints at Possibility of Third Presidential Term Despite Constitutional Limits
Oct 28, 2025 09:50 am CST
President Donald Trump has suggested openness to a third presidential term in 2028 despite constitutional restrictions, while also naming potential Republican successors including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance. Trump made these comments during his ongoing Asia tour, which includes successful diplomatic engagements in Malaysia before continuing to Japan.
"Must Treat Them Like Al Qaedas": FBI Chief On Drug Trafficking Organisations
Sep 17, 2025 11:26 am CST
Drug trafficking organisations must be treated the way foreign terrorist organisations were treated after the September 11, 2001, attacks, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Tuesday, pledging that the campaign against them will be a years-long mission.