📢 Power to the People News | Dec 24, 2025
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♿ Trump Budget Cuts Threaten Access to Disability Rights Lawyers
What happens when people lose the lawyers who protect their rights? Proposed Trump-era budget cuts would sharply reduce funding for legal services that help people with disabilities fight discrimination. “The Trump administration is trying to slash access to lawyers who defend the rights of Americans with disabilities, advocates say.” Advocates warn the cuts could leave many without representation in cases involving housing, employment, and essential benefits. The changes threaten to weaken civil rights enforcement and deepen inequality for already vulnerable communities. — Truthout
🛡️ The Real Heroes in the Rule of Law War
Who actually protects democracy when political pressure is at its peak? A commentary by Bloomberg highlights judges, civil servants, and local officials who quietly defend democratic norms by doing their jobs with integrity. Their refusal to bend to unlawful demands is framed as essential to preserving constitutional governance. The rule of law is often saved not by grand speeches, but by everyday acts of courage. — Bloomberg
⚰️ Florida Supreme Court upholds death sentences by nonunanimous juries
What happens when a life-or-death decision doesn’t require full agreement? Florida’s Supreme Court upheld death sentences imposed by juries that were not unanimous, reaffirming older sentencing standards. Critics warn the practice increases the risk of wrongful executions and violates modern norms of justice. “Florida law allows capital punishment with a jury recommendation of at least 8-4 in favor of execution, the lowest standard in the nation, according to the Death Penalty Information Center.” The ruling leaves Florida increasingly isolated from most states that now require unanimity in capital cases. — The Seattle Times
💼 Proposal to Notify Workers of ICE Audits Worth the Cost to WA Budget
What if you found out ICE was coming after it was too late to protect yourself? An editorial in the Seattle Times argues that requiring employers to notify workers ahead of ICE audits is worth the public cost because it gives workers—especially immigrants—time to seek legal counsel and understand their rights. Supporters say advance notice can prevent panic, exploitation, and wrongful detentions while strengthening workplace fairness. Critics warn of administrative and budgetary strain, but the piece frames the policy as a necessary safeguard for due process and worker dignity. — The Seattle Times
⚖️ US green card holder sues ICE over claims of ‘violent assault’
Imagine being attacked by federal agents outside a courthouse—with your children watching. A lawful permanent resident has filed a lawsuit alleging ICE agents violently detained her and her U.S.-born children, smashing car windows and interrogating her autistic son about his legal status. “Hilda Ramirez Sanan and her two US citizen children were ‘illegally and forcefully detained’, the lawsuit alleges.” The family says the encounter led to hospital visits and long-term trauma, prompting a $1 million suit seeking accountability. Lawyers argue the case exposes systemic abuses that should alarm anyone who believes legal status guarantees basic safety. — The Guardian
📺 Congressman confronts Noem with deported military veteran on Zoom
What happens when official talking points collide with reality—live on camera? During a House Homeland Security hearing, congressman Seth Magaziner confronted Secretary Kristi Noem with a Zoom appearance by a U.S. Army veteran who had been deported despite combat service. The moment directly contradicted Noem’s claim that DHS does not deport veterans. The exchange became a defining moment of the hearing, putting human stakes on immigration enforcement policies. — NBC News Mother Jones
🩺 Planned Parenthood Report: The Harms of “Defunding Planned Parenthood”
What disappears when family planning funding is cut? A new report by Planned Parenthood report details how blocking federal funding jeopardizes birth control, cancer screenings, STI treatment, and abortion care. Cuts to Title X and Medicaid have forced clinics to reduce or eliminate services, disproportionately harming patients living near or below the poverty line. Advocates warn that without restored funding, entire communities could lose access to essential preventive healthcare. — Planned Parenthood
🌍 America’s new top health diplomat has strong opinions on abortion and gender
How do personal views shape global health policy? The new U.S. health diplomat enters the role with outspoken positions on abortion and gender identity, raising concerns among international health advocates. “Kozma has a record of public statements and activism on health issues, equating abortion with “murder” and campaigning against gender-affirming care.” Critics warn those views could influence global partnerships, funding priorities, and reproductive health programs abroad. — NPR
🧬 The looming showdown over IVF, explained
Can pronatalist policies protect workers—or undermine them? Efforts by Trump allies to promote IVF and birth incentives are clashing with existing workplace protections against pregnancy discrimination. Legal experts warn expanding fertility benefits without strengthening labor protections exposes serious contradictions. The debate reveals how reproductive policy, workplace rights, and gender equity remain deeply unresolved. — Vox
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