📢 Power to the People News — October 16, 2025 | Updates and Actions You Can Take Today
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⚖️ SCOTUS Hear Voting Rights Arguments to Define 2025
In a pivotal case, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether to enforce new limits on Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which could restrict federal oversight of discriminatory state practices. Proponents warn that a rollback would open the door to voter suppression under the guise of neutrality. Dissenters argue the decision could reshape the balance between state and federal power over election law. — NPR
🔍 Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Key Provision of Voting Rights Act
In a dispute over a Louisiana voting map, the justices grappled with whether there should be a time limit on using race as a factor in carving up voting districts. — The New York Times
🧪 Trump’s EPA Explored Detection of Abortion Pills in Wastewater
Internal EPA memos reveal an initiative under Trump to study whether abortion medications can be traced in wastewater systems. Experts warn that such surveillance could pave the way for criminalizing reproductive care. The plan reifies the fusion of science with enforcement, turning chemical traces into legal targets. — The Seattle Times
📦 Pregnant Amazon Workers Sue After Denied Accommodations
Pregnant workers at Amazon warehouse locations allege the company denied legally required accommodations, forcing them to endure undue physical strain or job loss. An EEOC complaint now seeks redress, highlighting labor violations under an administration that claims to protect working families. The case exposes how corporate and political power collude to weaken worker protections. — Mother Jones
⚖️ Federal Judge Rules Trump Admin Cannot Condition Violence Grants
A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration mandate that required domestic violence grantees to adopt policies conflicting with federal protections. The ruling preserves grant funding without ideological strings. It’s a rebuke to efforts to leverage public dollars for political conditions. — The Seattle Times
🚫 Why Dems aren’t fighting Trump’s “illegal” shutdown workarounds
Democrats in Congress say President Trump’s methods for paying military service members and funding food stamps for vulnerable communities are clearly illegal. But they’re not keen to fight him on it. — Axios
✊ No Kings Rally Planned for October 18, A Protest Against Authoritarianism
Organizers are calling for nationwide gatherings on October 18 under the banner “No Kings,” aimed at resisting authoritarian power consolidation. The rally rejects political dominance by individuals and reaffirms democracy rooted in collective will. The event is framed as a civic declaration of resistance. — Axios
🗳️ US Supreme Court To Rule On Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court has set the stage to adjudicate key elements of the Voting Rights Act, particularly state powers that may erode protections for minority voters. Advocates say a decision against federal oversight will embolden voter suppression efforts. The case is being watched globally as a touchstone for democracy in America. — The Guardian
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