SCOTUS rules Trump can't be removed from state ballots, Texas advances in immigration battle, Oregon re-criminalizes drugs. Dive into Supreme Court decision, political maneuvering, Texas SB 4 implications, immigration parole programs, and Oregon's drug decriminalization reversal.
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States cannot exclude Trump from ballots without a federal conviction, preventing his removal based on state judgments.
Oregon reversed drug decriminalization due to increased overdose deaths and crime rates, highlighting unintended consequences of the initial law.
Deep dives
Supreme Court Decision on Trump's Ballot Eligibility
The Supreme Court delivered a rare 9-0 decision stating that states cannot exclude Donald Trump from the ballot. This decision affects various states and prevents Trump's removal based on allegations of inciting insurrection. Legal experts emphasize that a federal conviction is required before disqualifying a candidate, not state judgments.
Texas Immigration Law Battle and Biden Administration's Migrant Flights
Texas secures a legal victory with Senate Bill 4 allowing local officials to enforce immigration laws. Meanwhile, a report reveals that the Biden administration flew over 300,000 migrants into US cities from abroad, raising security concerns. The report highlights the government's expansion of immigration parole programs under the Biden administration.
Oregon's Drug Decriminalization Reversal
Oregon reverses the decriminalization of all drugs due to a surge in overdose deaths and crime rates. The initial law aimed to reduce stigma and encourage treatment but led to a worsening drug epidemic. Lawmakers cite escalating overdose fatalities as a reason for the repeal of the decriminalization measure.
SCOTUS unanimously rules that Trump can’t be booted from state ballots, Texas gains more ground in their immigration battle, and Oregon moves to once again criminalized drugs. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.