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mert | helius.dev· 2025-10-18 16:48
the 4th amendment protects Americans from searches and seizures by the fedcrypto protects seizures (if self custody) but not only does not protect you against searches by the government, it actively blasts your activity for everyone on earth to searchforeverzmao ...
Trump’s winning streak: Law professor breaks down his Supreme Court shadow docket victories
MSNBC· 2025-09-13 21:13
ICE agents are now free to do sweeping stops around Los Angeles after the Supreme Court this week overruled a California district judge, prompting this reaction from LA Mayor Karen Bass. From the beginning, we have known that Los Angeles has been used as a test case for total dominance and unchecked power by the federal government. The rule of law used to mean something, not just to us, but to the Supreme Court.But now, with the stroke of a pen, the Supreme Court has undermined the rights of millions. I'm j ...
Supreme Court greenlights racial profiling, shreds the Fourth Amendment
MSNBC· 2025-09-13 19:20
Constitutional Law & Civil Rights - The Supreme Court's decision allows federal agents to racially profile individuals during immigration sweeps in Los Angeles, potentially violating the Fourth Amendment [1][9] - The Fourth Amendment, designed to protect against unreasonable searches and seizures, is being undermined by the court's ruling, raising concerns about government overreach [2][7][10] - Justice Sotomayor dissented, arguing against a society where individuals are targeted based on ethnicity and appearance [12] - The ruling suggests that constitutional protections are conditional and can be disregarded based on perceived immigration status [13][18] - The Supreme Court's use of the "shadow docket" to issue the decision without oral arguments or explanation raises concerns about transparency and accountability [11][25] Societal Impact & Legal Precedent - The decision normalizes racial profiling and potentially creates a police state where constitutional rights are diminished [23][24] - The ruling could weaken constitutional protections for all individuals, not just specific groups [24] - The Supreme Court's actions are perceived as abandoning basic constitutional principles and granting the government excessive discretion [19] - The decision is seen as part of a series of rulings that approve actions violating the Constitution [22] - The ruling may damage the Supreme Court's legacy and undermine democracy for generations [27]
Baseball coach fends off ICE agents looking to question little league baseball players
MSNBC· 2025-07-14 23:18
Immigration Enforcement Concerns - The report highlights concerns about ICE targeting students and hardworking individuals, moving away from focusing on the "worst of the worst" as initially promised [1] - A baseball coach intervened when ICE agents questioned young players about their origins during practice [2][4] - The incident raised concerns about potential violations of constitutional rights, specifically the Fourth and Fifth Amendments [6] Community Impact - The baseball practice, usually attended by 20 to 25 kids, experienced a significant drop in attendance after the incident, with only one kid showing up [12][13] - The coach relocated the practice to protect the kids, but the children and parents were shaken up [4] - Bystanders' lack of intervention during the incident was noted, with the coach expressing disappointment in their obedience to authority [11] Academy Achievements - The Harlem Baseball Hitting Academy has a 22-year history of graduating 400 African-American and Latino kids from colleges like Stanford, Princeton, and Harvard [8] - The academy has produced 45 major league draft picks [12]
'Totally bizarre and ridiculous': Former judge reacts to Trump team's legal argument on ICE raids
MSNBC· 2025-07-14 19:51
Legal & Constitutional Concerns - A California judge requested a $30 million bond from the Department of Homeland Security for training agents to comply with the court's order regarding constitutional rights [2][3] - The judge denied the request, stating law enforcement should already be trained on the Fourth Amendment, which prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures [3][4] - The judge believes the plaintiffs are likely to succeed in proving the government was conducting roving patrols without reasonable suspicion and denying access to lawyers [5] - Two judges have stated that stopping people based on race, ethnicity, language, or location is racial profiling and unconstitutional [8] - The legality of masked ICE agents is a live legal issue with arguments against it from both legal and political perspectives [20] Immigration Enforcement & Public Perception - The American public's opinion on immigration has been fluctuating, impacting Donald Trump's political standing [11][12] - Despite claims of targeting criminals, NBC News reported that only 04% of those arrested under Trump's ICE were convicted of murder, and 18% faced sexual assault charges, while 42% had no criminal history [15] - Raids are happening in towns and impacting businesses, leading to public concern that contradicts Donald Trump's claims [16] - Detainees in overcapacity ICE detention centers in at least seven states are complaining about food shortages and poor food quality [21] Detention Conditions & Legal Rights - Detainees have a right to access lawyers, which they are reportedly not getting [23] - A judge highlighted the lack of basic hygiene in detention facilities, including inadequate provision of menstrual pads [24] - The judge questioned whether the detention conditions resemble a "gulag," which is not representative of American values [24][25]
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mert | helius.dev· 2025-06-25 16:09
Regulatory Concerns - The Bank Secrecy Act, a Nixon-era law, is outdated for the modern digital age [1] - Current indiscriminate financial surveillance conflicts with the Fourth Amendment in the digital age [1] Data Privacy - Financial data is highly sensitive personal information [1] - Nearly every financial transaction is trackable without a warrant [1]