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What Happens When A US President Declares A National Emergency?
On the weekend, President Trump declared a national emergency in an effort to fund the US-Mexico border. In doing so, he’ll effectively bypass Congress and gain access to billions of dollars, among other capacities, which include the ability to declare curfews and even limit citizens’ actual movements. It’s a scary amount of power for any…
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What Is Birthright Citizenship?
After the American Civil War, the United States’ Constitution gained several amendments. The 14th amendment granted citizenship to anyone born in the country, regardless of their parents’ nationality. Now, US President Trump has said he believes he can overturn the 14th amendment’s key provision by executive order. Here’s what you need to know about “birthright…
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Did Trump Just Commit Treason Under US Law?
Earlier in the week, US President Donald Trump was blasted by multiple commentators for “treasonous” behaviour, after siding with the Kremlin over his own government agencies. These are obviously very serious charges – but how closely does his behaviour meet the legal definition of ‘treason’ under US law? Let’s find out…
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Everything You Need To Know About The US Election Indictments
Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images President Trump’s campaign chairmen, Paul Manafort, was indicted yesterday and ordered to surrender to authorities. According to the New York Times, he is charged with funelling “millions of dollars through overseas shell companies and [using] the money to buy luxury cars, real estate, antiques and expensive suits.” His associate Rick…