📢 Power to the People News — December 13, 2025 | Updates and Actions You Can Take Today
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👨⚖️ Department Of Justice seeks Supreme Court intervention in immigration judge free speech battle
The Supreme Court is considering whether immigration judges have authority to review certain enforcement decisions. At issue is how much discretion judges should have when evaluating government actions, “the administration wants the justices to spurn a lower court for allowing the lawsuit to proceed before a federal district judge.” Advocates argue judicial oversight is essential for due process, while opponents say it could hinder enforcement. The ruling could dramatically affect thousands of immigration cases each year. — The Hill
👶 Supreme Court Agrees to Review Trump Order Restricting Birthright Citizenship
The Supreme Court has agreed to consider the administration’s attempt to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to certain noncitizen parents. Lower courts previously blocked the policy, citing clear constitutional protections under the 14th Amendment. The case is expected to be one of the most consequential immigration rulings in decades. A decision could redefine the meaning of American citizenship.— The New York Times
🏛️ Actually, the Supreme Court Has a Plan
An opinion piece in the New York Times argues that the Supreme Court has the means to ensure the “The Constitution vests “all legislative powers” in Congress and “the executive power” in the president. The court is overdue to police those lines and keep the branches separated.” — The New York Times
📚 In the Fight Against Fascism, Libraries Should Be Defended — Not Defunded
Public libraries are essential democratic institutions that counter disinformation, promote literacy, and provide safe community spaces. The rise of book bans and politically motivated attacks threatens to erode their role in fostering an informed citizenship. Defunding efforts are framed as part of a broader authoritarian strategy to suppress knowledge. We must continue investing in libraries as frontline defenders of democracy. — Truthout
👑Confused by the Trump administration? Think of it as a royal family.
President Trump and his adminstration have increasingly embraced rhetoric and behavior resembling monarchical rule with a push for consolidated executive power, loyalty-based governance, and diminished checks from other branches. This shift in the United States represents a fundamental break from democratic norms. — Vox
💉 CDC’s Out-of-Touch Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Poised to Undermine Childhood Vaccination Schedule
Public Citizen, a watchdog group warns that upcoming decisions by the national immunization advisory committee could weaken long-standing protections for children. Critics argue the committee is ignoring scientific consensus and risking lower vaccination rates. They also point to growing political pressure affecting public health policy. “Undermining the childhood immunization schedule because of unfounded beliefs about the safety of vaccines is a senseless assault on public health that will only lead to entirely preventable disease outbreaks in the years ahead.” Concerns are mounting that the changes could reverse decades of progress against preventable diseases. — Common Dreams
🏥 For Many Contractors, Losing ACA Subsidies Means Losing Health Care
Millions risk sharp increases in health care costs as a political showdown intensifies over whether to extend key insurance subsidies. According an article in Mother Jones “around half of adults who purchase ACA marketplace plans are self-employed, small business owners, or their employees. Disabled people who work are 50 percent more likely to be self-employed than non-disabled people, meaning that people with existing health issues are at disproportionate risk of losing private health insurance for affordability reasons.” Advocates warn that ending the subsidies would force families to forgo necessary medical care. The conflict has become a defining test of health care policy in the current political era. — Mother Jones
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