Washington, D.C., has filed suit to block President Trump’s bid to assert control over the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), hours after U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi named Drug Enforcement Administration chief Terry (Terrance) Cole the city’s “emergency police commissioner” and directed that MPD leadership obtain his approval before issuing further directives. Bondi simultaneously moved to…
Due Process vs. National Security
The United States Supreme Court recently handed down a 7–2 decision extending its block on President Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan nationals. At the heart of the issue is the administration’s effort to expel individuals suspected of affiliation with violent gangs—most notably the notorious Tren de Aragua. The ruling temporarily…
The New Jersey Drone Mystery – A Call for Wisdom and Watchfulness
When we look to the sky, we expect peace—a reminder of God’s creation stretching out in infinite wonder. But lately in New Jersey, that sense of peace has been replaced by buzzing drones, baffled government officials, and a flurry of questions that no one seems capable of answering. It’s hard not to feel uneasy. And…
Penny’s Trial Highlights the Struggle Between Compassion, Responsibility, and Fear
The acquittal of Daniel Penny, the former Marine who restrained Jordan Neely on a New York subway, is a story that touches on issues of safety, mental illness, racial dynamics, and the role of ordinary citizens in public spaces. This case is as much about societal failure as it is about individual actions. The Good…
Delaware’s New Criminal Justice Reform Measures—Smart Progress or Risky Gamble?
It looks like Delaware’s state legislature is taking a big swing at criminal justice reform, and folks, we’ve got to talk about it. The proposed measures include overhauling sentencing guidelines, boosting rehabilitation programs, and—brace yourselves—introducing new ways to reduce recidivism. It’s ambitious, no doubt. But is it wise? Let’s start with the good stuff. Rehabilitation…
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