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Newsweek
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Supreme Court Doesn't Have 5 Votes To Uphold Birthright Citizenship: Ex-AG
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Former U.S. attorney general Alberto Gonzales during an interview on Sunday speculated that the Supreme Court ruled against nationwide injunctions in a landmark case as a compromise after failing to secure five votes on the issue of birthright citizenship. Gonzales, who served in former President George W. Bush's administration, admitted that he had no basis for his speculation, but found it interesting that the court declined to rule ono the "substantive issue" of birthright citizenship put before the justices. Why It Matters President Donald Trump issued an executive order in February to end birthright citizenship, which is granted under the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and explicitly grants citizenship to "all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof." Trump has argued that the amendment as been misinterpreted and that the federal government has the authority to restrict birthright citizenship through executive action. However, the case of Trump v. CASA focused on whether judges have the authority to issue the nationwide, or universal, injunctions that blocked Trump's order from implementation. The administration has complained that federal judges have overreached by issuing orders that apply to all parties instead of only the aggrieved parties. What To Know The Supreme Court on Friday issued an opinion authored by Justice Amy Coney Barret that severely limited the scope and qualification for federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions and sidestepped making any ruling on the issue on the issue of birthright citizenship itself, instead pushing that decision back to October when the next session for the court commences. Gonzalez, speaking with CNN's Fareed Zakaria at the Aspen Ideas Festival in Colorado on Sunday, speculated that the landmark ruling occurred as a compromise after the judges failed to come to any consensus over the substantive issue of birthright citizenship itself. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts (L), along with Associate Justices (L-R) Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Ketanji Brown Jackson (back) stand in the House of Representatives ahead of... Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts (L), along with Associate Justices (L-R) Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Ketanji Brown Jackson (back) stand in the House of Representatives ahead of US President Joe Biden's third State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 7, 2024. INSET: Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales speaks about Attorney General William Barr and the Mueller Report during the American Bar Association's (ABA) Young Lawyers Division 2019 Spring Conference, on May 3, 2019 in Washington, DC. More Shawn Thew/POOL/AFP via Getty Images //"It is possible that the court took this case to decide the substantive issue," Gonzales said. "As they negotiate what the opinion should read, they discover they don't have five votes either way, and so as a result of that, they decide to punt the substantive issue and deal only with it with a nationwide injunction." When asked if that meant he believed the court was deadlocked on the issue of birthright citizenship, Gonzales said, "It's pretty obvious. Well, it seems obvious to me." "It seems pretty obvious to me, and I think that there are at least five votes to affirm that, and perhaps the only way to get this opinion out was to carve away the substantive issue and deal only with this issue," he said, referring to nationwide injunctions. Former U.S. attorney general Sally Yates, who served during former President Barack Obama's administration, chimed in to say that "if we don't have five votes on this [issue], we're all in really big trouble." This would mean that the court has at least one justice who is unable to commit to either upholding or rejecting birthright citizenship, leaving the other justices unable to secure a majority opinion and rule on the issue. As many as four justices could have otherwise sided with either position on the issue. The idea that the justices make compromises on cases in order to advance certain positions is one that has been widely discussed, even as the justices try to dissuade any suggestion of dealmaking. In the book Nine Black Robes: Inside the Supreme Court's Drive to the Right and its Historic Consequences, CNN's Chief Supreme Court analyst Joan Biskupic discussed how the Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Anthony Kennedy had worked together to advance cases that created offsetting opinions on the issue of gay rights. Roberts joined Kennedy in saying that a gay couple in Arkansas could not be prevented from being named on their baby's birth certificate (the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges), while Kennedy would support bringing a case about a cake store refusing to make a wedding cake for a gay couple before the court. Biskupic wrote, in part: "In many instances, law clerks know about a deal struck between justices. But in others, only the two justices involved truly know. Sometimes various chambers have dueling accounts of what happened, or individual justices remain baffled about why a colleague voted the way he or she did in the end." In a rare insight into the chief justice's thinking, Roberts spoke over the weekend at a judicial conference in conversation with the chief justice of the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals following the ruling in Trump v. CASA, specifically about criticism the justices face after publishing and announcing their rulings. "It would be good if people appreciated it's not the judges' fault that a correct interpretation of the law meant that, no, you don't get to do this," Roberts said, adding, "You'd like it to be informed criticism, but it's usually not. They're naturally focusing on the bottom line: who won and who lost. You need to appreciate that that's just the nature of what you do." What People Are Saying President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social, in part: "GIANT WIN in the United States Supreme Court! Even the Birthright Citizenship Hoax has been, indirectly, hit hard. It had to do with the babies of slaves (same year!), not the SCAMMING of our Immigration process. Congratulations to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Solicitor General John Sauer, and the entire DOJ." Professor Samuel Bray, in a previous statement sent to Newsweek: "Given that the birthright-citizenship executive order is unconstitutional, I expect courts will grant those preliminary injunctions, and they will be affirmed on appeal. I do not expect the President's executive order on birthright citizenship will ever go into effect. Today's decision is a vindication and reassertion of the proper role of the federal courts in our constitutional system." John Eastman of the Claremont Institute in a previous statement to Newsweek: "I am troubled by the outright falsehoods in the dissenting opinions regarding the claim that Trump's EO is 'patently unconstitutional' and a violation of long-settled law. My brief in the case points out a number of those falsities. And I'm sure we'll have more opportunity to do so as the case now progresses on the merits." What Happens Next The Supreme Court is expected to revisit the case of birthright citizenship in October when the next session of the court commences.
Wales Online
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Wimbledon announcement after Emma Raducanu left in tears and Katie Boulter Queen's incident
Wimbledon announcement after Emma Raducanu left in tears and Katie Boulter Queen's incident Emma Raducanu was left in tears after being targeted by a stalker during a match in Dubai earlier this year, with Wimbledon chiefs now looking to improve security Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter competing at Queen's this week (Image: 2025 CameraSport ) Wimbledon is set to ramp up its security measures in response to Emma Raducanu's distressing stalking incident in Dubai earlier this year. The tournament organisers have emphasised that player safety is of the utmost importance, acknowledging the heightened concerns following recent events. Raducanu shared that she remains cautious when venturing out after being harassed by an obsessive individual during her February match against Karolina Muchova. The British star was left crying on court, seeking refuge behind the umpire's chair as she dealt with the intrusive behaviour of a man who had previously given her a letter and snapped photos. The unsettling experience follows another incident where Raducanu, at just 18 years old, had to contend with a man turning up at her home on three separate occasions after her triumph at the US Open. Fellow British tennis player Katie Boulter, who partnered with Raducanu to reach the Queen's quarter-finals in doubles, has also disclosed a past encounter where she was followed from the Queen's tennis club in London. She spoke about the discomfort that can come with public visibility, stating: "It's part of life when you're in the public eye a little bit. Obviously you don't feel comfortable." Sally Bolton, the All England Club chief executive, has assured that the security measures implemented will be commensurate with the perceived threat level, with intelligence being continuously collected throughout the year to assess potential risks, reports the Mirror. Article continues below At the Spring Conference, Bolton remarked: "The safety and wellbeing of all of the players is our absolute top priority. I think the recent incidents coming to light certainly recognise the concern generated by that. "But we have in place - and have had for many years - processes for ensuring the safety of our players. "And that is in liaison with law enforcement agencies, specialist security teams and we liaise with both tours. And that is year round not just in preparation for The Championships. And it is a bit like the broader security for the grounds. We are putting in place measures that are reflective of the threat and risk profile at the time. It is absolutely a top priority for us. "We probably wouldn't at this point comment on any details in respect of any individual athlete but that intelligence is being gathered working with those other parties throughout the year to make sure we have got the right measures in place come The Championships." Emma Raducanu was reduced to tears in Dubai (Image: WTA ) In discussion with BBC Sport about her experiences from earlier in the year, Raducanu revealed: "It was difficult," She commented. Article continues below "It was emphasised by the fact I didn't necessarily feel certain or comfortable in my own set-up and team so it just added to the anxious feeling. "I'm obviously wary when I go out. I try not to be careless about it because you only realise how much of a problem it is when you're in that situation and I don't necessarily want to be in that situation again. "Off the court right now, I feel good, I feel pretty settled. I feel like I have good people around me and anything that was negative, I kind of brush it off as much as I can."
Daily Mirror
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Wimbledon to beef up security after Emma Raducanu stalker hell in Dubai
Wimbledon boss Sally Bolton has spoken about the tournament's security in the wake of Emma Raducanu's stalker ordeal in February and the threat posed to players this summer Wimbledon will beef up its security following Emma Raducanu's stalking ordeal in Dubai earlier this year. Tournament chiefs have described the safety of players as an 'absolute top priority' and stated they recognise the concern generated by recent incidents. Raducanu revealed earlier this week that she is still wary when she goes out after she was targeted by a stalker during a match against Karolina Muchova in February. The incident saw the young Brit left in tears and hiding behind the umpire's chair when she received unwanted attention from a 'fixated' man. The ordeal occurred after the figure had already handed Raducanu a letter and taken photographs. Raducanu haso previously been forced to deal with a man visiting her house three times in the aftermath of her US Open win, aged just 18. Katie Boulter, who reached the quarter-finals of Queens with Raducanu in the doubles, has also revealed she was once followed in London. 'It's part of life when you're in the public eye a little bit," she said. "Obviously you don't feel comfortable." And All England Club chief executive Sally Bolton revealed that the security put in place will be reflective of the threat and that intelligence is gathered throughout the year to establish the risk present. Speaking at the Spring Conference, Bolton said: 'The safety and wellbeing of all of the players is our absolute top priority. I think the recent incidents coming to light certainly recognise the concern generated by that. But we have in place - and have had for many years - processes for ensuring the safety of our players. "And that is in liaison with law enforcement agencies, specialist security teams and we liaise with both tours. And that is year round not just in preparation for The Championships. And it is a bit like the broader security for the grounds. We are putting in place measures that are reflective of the threat and risk profile at the time. It is absolutely a top priority for us. 'We probably wouldn't at this point comment on any details in respect of any individual athlete but that intelligence is being gathered working with those other parties throughout the year to make sure we have got the right measures in place come The Championships.' Raducanu has detailed how she now feels after her ordeal earlier this year. "It was difficult,' she told BBC Sport. "It was emphasised by the fact I didn't necessarily feel certain or comfortable in my own set-up and team so it just added to the anxious feeling. "I'm obviously wary when I go out. I try not to be careless about it because you only realise how much of a problem it is when you're in that situation and I don't necessarily want to be in that situation again. "Off the court right now, I feel good, I feel pretty settled. I feel like I have good people around me and anything that was negative, I kind of brush it off as much as I can."
Iraq Business
12-06-2025
- Business
- Iraq Business
Iraqi Private Sector Faces Four Key Challenges, Says Professor
By John Lee. The Iraqi private sector confronts significant obstacles that must be addressed to unlock the country's economic potential, according to Professor Frank Gunter of Lehigh University, speaking at the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) Spring Conference in London recently. Professor Gunter identified four critical challenges hampering private enterprise development in Iraq: Finance: Iraqi businesses struggle to access basic financial services including cross-country bill payments and funding. "The first source of funds is family, not a bank, not a loan, not a venture capitalist," Professor Gunter noted, emphasising that this reliance on family financing must change for sustainable growth. Education: The country faces challenges in both quantity and quality of education. Iraq had been making progress in reducing illiteracy until ISIS disrupted educational systems between 2014 and 2017, forcing many out of schools and creating refugee populations. The professor stressed the need to eliminate illiteracy, particularly among older workers, whilst improving educational quality to meet private sector demands for engineers and scientifically-trained personnel rather than bureaucrats. Infrastructure: Basic infrastructure remains deficient, with Iraq lacking reliable 24-hour electricity despite two decades of substantial investment spending. Regulatory Environment: This emerged as perhaps the most damaging constraint. Professor Gunter cited a recent World Bank study examining 50 countries, which found Iraq ranking last among 16 nations with similar economic development levels for regulatory quality. Even when compared to all 50 countries studied-including those with lower development levels and nations experiencing civil wars-Iraq ranked 45th. The findings suggest substantial reform will be required across multiple sectors to create a conducive environment for private enterprise in Iraq.
Iraq Business
11-06-2025
- Business
- Iraq Business
Video: IBBC Tech Forum on AI
By John Lee. The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) hosted a very informative Tech Forum on the topic of "How Tech and AI can benefit services and entrepreneurs in Iraq and internationally'", as part of its Spring Conference in London last week. The session was chaired by Ashley Goodall, and speakers included: William Page, Daniel Sawko, ShipShape Raman Salihi, SoftCell Professor Frank Gunter, Lehigh University James Wallman, World Experience Organisation Please click below to view the full webinar: (Source: IBBC)
