Friday, May 30, 2025
All civic learning topics for this day
Today's Topics
High Court Lets Trump Revoke Migrant Protections
Supreme Court's 6-3 order on May 30, 2025, allowed DHS to terminate Temporary Protected Status for 500,000 Venezuelans, Haitians, Cubans, and Nicaraguans. The decision creates sudden worker shortages in key industries while forcing mass deportations.
Defending Judicial Independence: When Courts Become Democracy's Last Line
Federal judges formed an unprecedented coalition on May 30, 2025, to defend judicial independence against executive branch threats and intimidation. Led by Chief Judge Diane Wood and conservative Judge Neil Gorsuch, the coalition represents the first time sitting federal judges have publicly organized to protect court authority against executive overreach.
Trump Expands Federal Property Seizure: When Government Takes Your Stuff
Trump issued executive orders claiming expanded power over independent agencies and threatening to seize assets under various legal justifications. The administration targets universities, threatens media funding cuts, and deploys military force for immigration enforcement.
Trump Doubles Steel Tariffs: Trade War Hits Your Wallet
Trump jumped steel tariffs from 25% to 50% in May 2025, sparking international backlash and raising prices on everything from cars to kitchen appliances. This trade war affects your daily costs and shows how presidential power shapes global economics.