Trump uses DACA as leverage in sweeping immigration bid
The piece argues Trump treats 800,000 DACA enrollees as bargaining chips to press Congress for broad reforms. It notes demands for sanctuary-city crackdowns, more ICE agents, more immigration judges, border-wall funding, and the potential deportation of non-DACA youth, while citing Latino Decisions and remarks by Pelosi and Schumer. It warns of consequences for Dreamers and calls for measured compromise.
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Reproductive freedom and moral choice debated by Jacob Sullum
Jacob Sullum asks whether reproductive freedom obliges individuals to act against their conscience, framing the debate around moral obligation, personal liberty, and societal norms. The piece probes how policy shapes ethical decision making and religious or philosophical beliefs.
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Federal rules widen religious exemptions for birth control coverage
The Obama era contraceptive mandate faces renewed debate as the Trump administration expands religious exemptions. Critics, including Rep. Nita Lowey, invoke dystopian imagery while debating RFRA and First Amendment limits. The ACLU’s evolving stance shows tension between protecting religious liberty and opposing discrimination against women.
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