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…

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,…

Sanctions, Syria, and the Struggle Between Compassion and Caution

President Trump’s decision to lift U.S. sanctions on Syria has lit up the headlines and kicked off some serious coffee-table debates. It’s not just a policy shift—it’s a geopolitical curveball. Syria, once the epicenter of chaos and terrorism, is now slowly crawling toward the light of recovery, and President Trump believes it's time to extend…

Wings of Diplomacy or a Trojan Horse?

When President Trump confirmed his administration’s intent to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 from the Qatari royal family to temporarily serve as Air Force One, it was bound to spark a lively debate. The aircraft, reportedly worth around $400 million, was initially built for Qatar’s ruler but never used. Now, it's being offered to 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…

Liberty, Law, and Loyalty: The Case of Rumeysa Ozturk

On March 25, 2025, federal agents descended on Somerville, Massachusetts, and arrested Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish Ph.D. student at Tufts University. The agents, dressed in masks and black uniforms, detained her without any public warning. The reason? Her student visa had been revoked by the U.S. government, reportedly in response to a pro-Palestinian op-ed she…