where science and ethics intersect with politics
A newly disclosed internal ICE policy has raised constitutional concerns after reports revealed guidance allowing agents to enter private homes using administrative warrants rather than judge-signed judicial warrants. Legal experts warn the directive challenges long-standing Fourth Amendment protections and could have broader implications beyond immigration enforcement.
The Tenth Amendment defines how power is divided in the United States, reserving undelegated authority to the states or the people. As federal and state responsibilities evolve, the amendment remains central to debates over governance, rights, and constitutional structure.
The State Department’s new directive classifying abortion access and DEI programs as potential human-rights violations marks a major shift in U.S. foreign-policy language. By reframing reproductive autonomy and equity initiatives as infringements on “God-given rights,” the policy reverses long-standing human-rights interpretations and raises constitutional concerns. This editorial examines the implications of the directive, its conflict with the Ninth Amendment, and its potential impact on global human-rights reporting.
The Humane Herald 