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UNBIASED Politics (4/22/25): COVID.gov Gets New 'Lab Leak' Look, Abrego Garcia Case Updates, Supreme Court to Decide If Parents Can Opt Children Out of LGBTQ Classroom Instruction, and More.

Apr 22, 2025

Discover the latest Supreme Court rulings on topics like preventative healthcare and parental rights in LGBTQ classroom instruction. The podcast dives into the controversial Abrego Garcia case and its implications for immigration. It also examines shifts in the narrative around COVID-19's origins, with a focus on the lab leak theory. Plus, explore Harvard's legal battles over Title IX and leaked military secrets, while navigating the chaos at the Pentagon. Stay informed with quick updates on pressing societal issues!

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The Supreme Court is poised to rule on whether parents can opt their children out of LGBTQ-themed classroom instruction, raising crucial questions about parental rights and educational content.

Recent updates on the Alien Enemies Act demonstrate the legal complexities of deportations during perceived threats, stressing the balance between executive power and individual due process rights.

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The Alien Enemies Act and Its Legal Implications

The Alien Enemies Act, a 1798 law, has recently been invoked by the Trump administration to deport suspected gang members associated with the Venezuelan gang Trende Aragua. This act allows the president to deport or detain citizens from enemy nations during times of perceived threat. However, the legality of its invocation has been challenged in courts, raising questions about presidential authority and due process rights. Critics argue that there has been no formal 'invasion' from Venezuela, and the deportations without proper legal notification conflict with due process protections afforded to all individuals, regardless of citizenship.

Intro

8min

Dilemmas of Preventative Care: Supreme Court Case Explored

5min

Supreme Court Decisions and Personal Finance

7min

The Controversial Case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia: Health, Allegations, and Tattoos

6min

Title IX Tensions and Leaked Secrets

6min

Pentagon Chaos and Pandemic Origins

9min

Navigating Parental Rights in Public Education

3min

Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an easy-to-understand way. No personal opinions, just the facts you need to stay informed on the daily news that matters. If you miss how journalism used to be, you're in the right place.

In today's episode:

Supreme Court Acts on Alien Enemies Act; More Action to Come (0:33)
Supreme Court to Decide Whether Mandatory Insurance Coverage for Certain Preventative Services Can Stand (8:38)
Supreme Court to Decide Whether Parents Can Opt Children Out of Classroom LGBTQ+ Classroom Instruction (12:52)
Abrego Garcia Case Updates: Senator Visits El Salvador, DHS Releases Traffic Stop Report, President Trump Shares Picture of Tattoos (15:56)
Harvard Sues Administration; NY Times Reports Administration Mistakenly Sent Demand Letter (22:53)
Four Anonymous Sources Say Hegseth Texted Yemen Strike Plans to Family Group Chat on Signal (25:40)
COVID.gov Gets New 'Lab Leak' Look (28:05)
Quick Hitters: HHS to Do Away With Eight Remaining Artificial Food Dyes, FTC Sues Uber Over UberOne Membership, Education Dept. to Resume Loan Collection, Walgreen to Settle Opioid Lawsuit, Pope Francis Dies (32:31)
Critical Thinking Segment (35:51)

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