📢 Power to the People News | Dec 22, 2025
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⚖️ Supreme Court will hear appeal of Black death row inmate over racial bias in Mississippi jury makeup
What if a death sentence was decided by a jury shaped by racial exclusion? The Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal arguing that prosecutors in a Mississippi death penalty trial systematically excluded Black jurors. Civil rights advocates say the case could force courts to more aggressively confront racial bias in jury selection. The outcome may reshape how capital cases nationwide are scrutinized for discrimination. — The Seattle Times
⏳ Despite Declining Support for the Death Penalty, Executions Nearly Doubled in 2025, Report Says
Executions in the United States are speeding up—and so are the risks. States are expanding execution methods and shortening timelines, even as drug shortages and legal challenges persist. Advocates warn the acceleration increases the likelihood of wrongful executions and erodes due process protections. The trend reflects a renewed push toward harsher punishment despite declining public support for the death penalty. — The Intercept
🗳️ GOP Could Gain Nearly 200 Statehouse Seats If SCOTUS Guts Voting Rights Act
Could one court ruling reshape political power for a generation? Analysts warn Republicans could gain nearly 200 state legislative seats if the Supreme Court weakens core protections of the Voting Rights Act. Reduced federal oversight would likely enable new voting restrictions at the state level. Communities of color would face the greatest barriers to participation under the projected changes. — Truthout
🏛️ The White House Is a Lost Cause
What if a president could act without meaningful legal restraint? Donald Trump’s allies are advancing a theory of executive power that would shield presidential actions from accountability if taken in the name of governance. Critics warn the framework would dismantle constitutional checks and balances. “A nonpartisan official tasked with carrying out the public good or investigating executive branch malfeasance cannot do her job if the president can dismiss her at will for any reason under the sun — or for no reason at all. Imagine a member of a regulatory body, fired because she might threaten the interests of a favored donor, or an inspector general pushed out because he uncovered wrongdoing.” The argument highlights growing tensions over democracy, executive authority, and the future of the rule of law. — The New York Times
⚖️ Abortion Rights Face New Legal Battles In 2026
What if abortion access is decided in courtrooms—not at the ballot box? As the 2026 midterms approach, fights over abortion rights are shifting into federal courts and agencies, especially around medication like mifepristone. States with restrictive laws are challenging decades-old FDA approvals while “shield laws” protecting providers collide with interstate enforcement efforts. “At the heart of these disputes is mifepristone, a medication that, when used in combination with misoprostol, accounts for roughly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S., according to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).” These legal battles could determine national abortion access long before voters cast a single ballot. — Evrim Ağacı
📵 Meta removes dozens of abortion advice and queer advocacy accounts
Why are vital health voices disappearing online? Meta has been accused of removing or restricting more than 50 accounts tied to abortion access and queer advocacy, sparking global backlash from reproductive health and LGBTQIA+ groups. Many affected accounts provided critical health information across Europe, Latin America, and Asia. “Martha Dimitratou, executive director of Repro Uncensored, said: “Within this last year, especially since the new US presidency, we have seen a definite increase in accounts being taken down, not only in the US, but also worldwide as a ripple effect. ‘This has been, to my knowledge, at least one of the biggest waves of censorship we are seeing.” Critics warn the lack of transparency and failed appeals process is endangering public health organizing worldwide. — FEMTECHWORLD
🗳️ Europe votes to expand abortion access in historic vote
Is Europe drawing a line on reproductive rights? European lawmakers approved sweeping measures to expand abortion access across member states in a landmark vote. “The vote could pave the way for funding thousands of European women who travel every year to another EU country to access abortion care.” Supporters say the move strengthens bodily autonomy and gender equality amid rising far-right pressure. — Politico Europe
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