The Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision affirming President Trump’s authority to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Venezuelan nationals. These individuals were originally granted protection due to the collapse of civil society in Venezuela—rampant political persecution, economic devastation, and violence that made safe return virtually impossible. For years, they’ve lived and…
Citizenship, Sovereignty, and the Scales of Justice
The Supreme Court is once again at the center of a national debate with far-reaching consequences. At stake is President Trump’s Executive Order 14160, which aims to end birthright citizenship for children born on U.S. soil to non-citizen parents. This move reignites a long-standing and emotionally charged conversation about the meaning of citizenship, national sovereignty,…
Liberty, Law, and Vigilance: A Reflection on the Release of Badar Khan Suri
In a case that’s drawing both praise and sharp criticism, U.S. District Judge Patricia Giles recently ordered the release of Badar Khan Suri, an Indian national and a postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University. Suri had been detained in March 2025 by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents after his student visa was suddenly revoked. The…
The Constitution, the Courts, and the Call for a Leaner Government
The American government has long been bloated beyond reason—so when President Trump launched an executive order aimed at trimming the fat by laying off tens of thousands of federal employees and even eliminating some agencies altogether, many conservatives gave a hearty cheer. But not everyone was thrilled. On May 9, 2025, U.S. District Judge Susan…
Faith, Law, and the Alien Enemies Act
On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr.—appointed by President Trump himself—issued a permanent injunction against the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) of 1798 to deport alleged members of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. For those of us who stand at the intersection of faith, constitutional conservatism, and common…
When Judges Betray Justice
Hey folks — it’s good to be back with you! I just returned from a much-needed break, hiking through the rugged beauty of Utah. There’s nothing like standing under those towering red cliffs and endless blue skies to make you feel small — and to remind you that while politicians come and go, our God…
Tattoos, Truth, and Discernment
In a time when images can be edited with the swipe of a finger, and truth can be twisted into something barely recognizable, we are reminded just how critical discernment is — not only as citizens, but especially as Christians. The story of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father of three wrongly deported to El…
Fighting for Family: Why Jennifer Vasquez Sura Deserves to Be Heard
You’ve got to hand it to Pam Bondi—when it comes to spinning a bad situation, she’s got the finesse of a washing machine on turbo. Her latest claim? That Jennifer Vasquez Sura and her disabled child are "safer" without her husband, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration. “America is safer…
When Rhetoric Replaces Righteousness: A Christian Conservative Response to Pam Bondi’s MS-13 Claim
Pam Bondi, former Florida Attorney General and longtime Republican fixture, has claimed that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was not only in the U.S. illegally, but was tied to the brutal MS-13 gang. Sounds terrifying, right? The kind of thing that makes you double-check your locks and thank God you live in a red state. But here's…
Deported by Mistake, Imprisoned Abroad: What the Case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia Says About Justice, Sovereignty, and American Accountability
The saga of Kilmar Abrego Garcia is not just another bureaucratic mishap swept under the rug. It’s a constitutional crossroads, a diplomatic standoff, and a gut-check moment for a nation that prides itself on being a beacon of justice and due process. At the heart of this story is a Maryland father, a lawful resident,…
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