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National Emergency Powers

  • Posted on: October 29, 2020 October 29, 2020
  • Author: TEAMultimedia
  • Categories: Domestic & Social Policy, United States
  • Tags: Emergency Powers, Presidential Emergency Authority

The President of the United States has available certain powers that may be exercised in the event that the nation is threatened by crisis, exigency, or emergency circumstances (other than natural disasters, war, or near-war situations). Such powers may be stated explicitly or implied by the Constitution, assumed by the Chief Executive to be permissible… Continue Reading National Emergency Powers

Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs

  • Posted on: May 7, 2020 May 7, 2020
  • Author: TEAMultimedia
  • Categories: Domestic & Social Policy, International Security, Middle East & Central Asia, United States
  • Tags: Afghanistan, Immigration, Immigration policy, Iraq

Congress has enacted a series of legislative provisions since 2006 to enable certain Iraqi and Afghan nationals to become U.S. lawful permanent residents (LPRs). These provisions make certain Iraqis and Afghans who worked as translators or interpreters, or who were employed by, or on behalf of, the U.S. government in Iraq or Afghanistan, eligible for… Continue Reading Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs

Impeachment Process in the Senate

  • Posted on: January 25, 2020 January 25, 2020
  • Author: TEAMultimedia
  • Categories: Domestic & Social Policy, United States
  • Tags: Donald Trump, Impeachment, President, Senate, United States

After the House impeaches a federal officer, the Senate conducts a trial to determine if the individual should be removed from office. The Senate has a set of rules specific to the conduct of an impeachment trial, most of which originated in the early 19th century. This volume describes the process in detail.   Purchase… Continue Reading Impeachment Process in the Senate

Legal Authority to Repurpose Funds for Border Barrier Construction

  • Posted on: September 26, 2019 September 26, 2019
  • Author: TEAMultimedia
  • Categories: Domestic & Social Policy, United States
  • Tags: Border Security, Defense Budget, Donald Trump, Funding, Mexico, Wall

President Trump has prioritized the construction of border barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border. Over the course of negotiations for FY2019 appropriations, the Administration asked Congress to appropriate $5.7 billion to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for that purpose. When Congress appropriated $1.375 billion to DHS for border fencing, the President announced that his Administration… Continue Reading Legal Authority to Repurpose Funds for Border Barrier Construction

Sanctuary Jurisdictions: Federal, State, and Local Policies and Related Litigation

  • Posted on: April 21, 2019 April 21, 2019
  • Author: TEAMultimedia
  • Categories: Domestic & Social Policy, United States
  • Tags: Sanctuary Cities, Sanctuary Policy, Trump Administration

  There is no official or agreed-upon definition of what constitutes a sanctuary jurisdiction, and there has been debate as to whether the term applies to particular states and localities. Moreover, state and local jurisdictions have varied reasons for opting not to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement efforts, including reasons not necessarily motivated by disagreement… Continue Reading Sanctuary Jurisdictions: Federal, State, and Local Policies and Related Litigation

Selective Service System and Draft Registration

  • Posted on: April 7, 2019 April 7, 2019
  • Author: TEAMultimedia
  • Categories: Armed Forces, Domestic & Social Policy, United States
  • Tags: Conscription, Military Draft, Selective Service

The Military Selective Service Act (MSSA), first enacted as the Selective Service Act of 1948, provides the statutory authority for the federal government to maintain a Selective Service System (SSS) as an independent federal agency responsible for delivering appropriately qualified civilian men for induction into the Armed Forces of the United States as authorized by… Continue Reading Selective Service System and Draft Registration

National Emergency Powers

  • Posted on: April 7, 2019 April 7, 2019
  • Author: TEAMultimedia
  • Categories: Domestic & Social Policy, United States
  • Tags: Donald Trump, Emergency Powers, President

The President of the United States has available certain powers that may be exercised in the event that the nation is threatened by crisis, exigency, or emergency circumstances (other than natural disasters, war, or near-war situations). Such powers may be stated explicitly or implied by the Constitution, assumed by the Chief Executive to be permissible… Continue Reading National Emergency Powers

Free Speech and the Regulation of Social Media Content

  • Posted on: April 7, 2019 April 7, 2019
  • Author: TEAMultimedia
  • Categories: Domestic & Social Policy, Internet & Cyberspace, United States
  • Tags: Censorship, Internet, Regulation, Social Media

As the Supreme Court has recognized, social media sites like Facebook and Twitter have become important venues for users to exercise free speech rights protected under the First Amendment. Commentators and legislators, however, have questioned whether these social media platforms are living up to their reputation as digital public forums. Some have expressed concern that… Continue Reading Free Speech and the Regulation of Social Media Content

African American Members of the United States Congress: 1870-2018

  • Posted on: January 5, 2019 February 16, 2019
  • Author: TEAMultimedia
  • Categories: Domestic & Social Policy, United States
  • Tags: African American Congressmen, African American Politicians, African American Senators, African Americans in Congress, Congressional Black Caucus

In total, 154 African Americans have served in Congress. This total includes: * 144 African Americans (138 Representatives and 6 Delegates) elected only to the House of Representatives; * 9 African Americans elected or appointed only to the Senate; and * 1 African American who has served in both chambers. The first African American Members,… Continue Reading African American Members of the United States Congress: 1870-2018

Shutdown of the Federal Government: Causes, Processes, and Effects

  • Posted on: January 5, 2019 February 16, 2019
  • Author: TEAMultimedia
  • Categories: Domestic & Social Policy, United States
  • Tags: Antideficiency Act, Government Shutdown, United States

When federal agencies and programs lack funding after the expiration of full-year or interim appropriations, the agencies and programs experience a funding gap. If funding does not resume in time to continue government operations, then, under the Antideficiency Act, an agency must cease operations, except in certain situations when law authorizes continued activity. Funding gaps… Continue Reading Shutdown of the Federal Government: Causes, Processes, and Effects

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