Investigative Journalism | Exposing What Lies Beneath
On May 16, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 against the deportation of Venezuelans with alleged gang ties, asserting the need for due process. This decision limits federal agencies’ discretionary power, aligning with Trump’s goal to curtail the administrative state and reinforce constitutional rights over bureaucratic authority.
Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s “American Privacy Restoration Act” aims to repeal the Patriot Act to enhance civil liberties. However, this move is largely symbolic as the surveillance state has evolved beyond the Patriot Act. True reform is needed to address systemic issues and the complex frameworks enabling continued surveillance.
Luna’s Patriot Act Repeal Is a PR Move That Misses the Real Threat Read MoreOn May 10, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at reducing the overreach of the federal regulatory system. It mandates transparency in criminal regulations, emphasizes intent in prosecutions, and advocates for clearer laws enacted by elected officials. This significant reform challenges the unchecked power of the administrative state.
Trump’s Executive Order Strikes at the Heart of the Regulatory State—Why Almost No One Noticed Read MoreIn 1990, the Judicial Improvements Act aimed to streamline justice through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), but resulted in an unprecedented expansion of federal courthouses. Instead of reducing litigation, the system evolved into a bureaucratic empire focused on mediation and settlement, compromising transparency and constitutional rights while increasing costs and delays.
The $10 Billion Courtroom Con: How “ADR Reform” Built an Administrative Empire Read More