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13 results for “war powers”
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to cl-10881683 · Jun 30, 2026
Re-decided holding: The government's acquisition of Google Location History data via a geofence warrant does not violate the Fourth Amendment because the data was voluntarily disclosed to a third party and the warrant was supported by probable cause.
…officers conducted a Fourth Amendment search when they obtained a geofence warrant and acquired Okello Chatrie's Google Location History data without a warrant supported by probable cause particularized to him. 1) The question is whether…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to cl-10844563 · May 15, 2026
Yes; the challenged production closely relates to Chevron's federal refining duties, permitting removal.
…to enact statutes like §1442 to protect execution of federal powers including war-related production (Clauses 11-16); Article VI, Clause 2 (Supremacy Clause) ensures federal interests prevail; Tenth Amendment reserves unrelated powers to…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to cl-10880242 · Jun 29, 2026
TPS termination is subject to judicial review for compliance with statutory procedure and constitutional rights, but the court must defer to the executive's substantive foreign-policy determination.
…of the Secretary's substantive decision about whether country conditions warrant TPS termination—that is a foreign-policy judgment committed to the Executive Branch under Article II. But it does not bar review of claims that the Secretary…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 08, 2026
H.R. 6938: Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
…the bill is a funding measure and does not direct censorship, disarmament, warrantless search, compelled testimony, or denial of trial rights. No provision described restricts speech, religion, press, assembly under the First Amendment,…
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Constitution · U.S. Constitution
Article III: The Judicial Branch
…directed. Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to cl-10813527 · May 24, 2026
Zorn v. Linton — Re-decided: Qualified immunity is not a defense to Fourth Amendment excessive-force claims; the reasonableness of the seizure is the sole question.
…who used a rear wristlock to lift a passively resisting protester after warnings is entitled to qualified immunity from a Fourth Amendment excessive-force claim. 1) The question is whether Sergeant Zorn's use of a rear wristlock to lift…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 08, 2026
H.R. 8312: Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
…data sharing requires privacy safeguards, but no direct rights violation, warranting a B. Congress has explicit authority under Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 to lay and collect taxes and provide for the general welfare through spending,…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade D (Likely unconstitutional) · Oct 08, 2026
Executive Order 14288: Strengthening and Unleashing America's Law Enforcement To Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Citizens
…necessary local and state level. The Order does not on its face authorize warrantless arrest, punishment without trial, compelled testimony, or taking of property without just compensation. Section 2 indemnification, Section 3(a)(v)…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade C (Significant issues) · Oct 08, 2026
H.R. 7757: KIDS Act
…from identification technology mandates creating privacy risk without a warrant requirement. Severity is significant but curable with least-restrictive means, parental opt-in, and no identity retention. The bill restricts minors and…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 08, 2026
H.R. 9576: National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
…programs, which must still proceed under existing Fourth Amendment warrant requirements, Fifth Amendment grand jury and self-incrimination protections, and Sixth Amendment trial rights. No provision authorizes warrantless search, compelled…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 08, 2026
Executive Order 14367: Designating Fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction
…on its face does not authorize censorship, religious targeting, disarmament, warrantless searches, compelled testimony, or unfair trials. It directs investigations, prosecutions, and asset actions 'in accordance with applicable law' and…
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Constitution · U.S. Constitution
Article III, Section 3: Treason
Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 08, 2026
Executive Order 14252: Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful
…by law and cites existing statutes, so it does not on its face authorize warrantless searches under Fourth Amendment, compelled testimony under Fifth Amendment, or denial of counsel under Sixth Amendment. Risk is First Amendment assembly…