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- Opinion
Walz, Ellison Adopt Nullification Playbook Against Federal Law
“What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done, and there is nothing new under the sun,” King Solomon famously observed in the Koheleth (Book of Ecclesiastes). Truer words have never been written. Look no further than the present anarchic tumult in Minnesota. On Jan. 12, Minnesota…Josh Hammer -
- Opinion
Go Big, Then Go Smart: Trump, ICE, and the Law. How to Skip the Left’s PR Trap.
The current obstruction and violence against federal agents trying to expel illegal aliens—committed by far-left activists and encouraged by left-wing politicians—is unacceptable. In June 2025, in Los Angeles, agents carrying out due process against illegal aliens were assaulted. Mayor Karen Bass blamed federal enforcement for her city’s lawless protests, only ordering a curfew when dozens of businesses…Simon Hankinson -
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Lawler Calls for ‘Legal Status’ for ‘Long-Term Illegal Immigrants’
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is breaking from the Trump administration on its deportation push, calling for leniency for some illegal immigrants in an essay for The New York Times. “The deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis this month were tragic and preventable,” Lawler, R-N.Y., writes in an essay published Tuesday. “No matter…George Caldwell -
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Selective Justice Is Not Rule of Law
The Constitution is more than just parchment; it sets clear guidelines to limit the power of government so that citizens will be treated equally under law, regardless of their political or religious beliefs. When the government violates the Constitution, every citizen who values life and liberty should be very alarmed, not just conservatives. That is…John Shu -
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Suspect Who Looked Ready to ‘Massacre Law Enforcement’ Shot Dead in Minneapolis, DHS Says
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—A U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot an armed man in Minneapolis on Saturday who the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said looked like was about to “massacre law enforcement.” The incident happened just 17 days after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and killed Renee Good, who had hit the agent…Anthony Iafrate -
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EXCLUSIVE: Early Look at the House Anti-Sharia Law Caucus’ Priorities Ahead of First Press Conference
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The Sharia Free America Caucus will present a suite of policies to prevent Sharia law from entering U.S. politics during its first press conference scheduled for Feb. 3, The Daily Signal has learned. During the press conference, the caucus, led by Republican Reps. Keith Self and Chip Roy of Texas, will…Pedro Rodriguez -
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Law Students Circulate Petition to Ban ICE From Job Fair
Over 1,000 students, alumni, and members of campus groups at Georgetown and George Washington University signed a petition to block the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement from participating in a law school job fair. “ICE is a fascist organization, tasked with carrying out ethnic cleansing, family separation, and extreme brutality and violence,” states a letter to the deans of…Virginia Allen -
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An Inside Look at Congress’ New Anti-Sharia Law Caucus
Less than a month after it was launched, 24 Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have already joined the Sharia Free America Caucus. Republican Reps. Keith Self and Chip Roy of Texas created the caucus to “fight back against the radical ideology” and “save Western Civilization from the threat of Sharia.” “Sharia law and…Pedro Rodriguez -
- Opinion
Dem/Left Shields Worst of Worst Illegal-Alien Rapists, Killers
The Democrat Left wants Americans to believe that excessively armed ICE agents in Minneapolis and elsewhere are kidnapping law-abiding immigrants en route to church or heading home from work. New Jersey congressional candidate Analilia Mejia moaned that “grandmothers and gardeners are being targeted by federal enforcement agencies with no accountability.” Attorney General Keith Ellison, D-Minn., called the people…Deroy Murdock -
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DYING WELL: Ben Sasse’s Important Message for the World
Moments of true clarity are all too rare in our pampered, distracted lives. We seek endless entertainment, filling our days with buzz, gossip, sports, and movies to avoid the inevitable truth: we are all going to die. Unlike our ancestors, we don’t witness death constantly. We don’t even consider how lucky we are to have…Tyler O’Neil -
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EXCLUSIVE: Lawmaker Introduces ‘Common Sense’ Bill to Eliminate Capital Gains Taxes on Home Sales
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—A Texas congressman has introduced a bill to eliminate all capital gains taxes on primary residence home sales, if the homeowner has lived at the property for at least two years. Rep. Craig Goldman, R-Texas, introduced the Don’t Tax the American Dream Act, aiming to incentivize older homeowners to sell their homes…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Federal Officer Shoots Illegal Alien After Being Attacked With Snow Shovel
Protests erupted again in Minneapolis after a federal law enforcement officer shot a Venezuelan man in the leg Wednesday night after being attacked by him and two others wielding a snow shovel and a broom. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the Venezuelan man was an illegal immigrant who fled a traffic stop by federal agents in…Virginia Allen -
- News
Judiciary Committee Debates Bill Against Lawsuit ‘Investors’
The House Judiciary Committee is debating a bill that supporters say sheds light on dark money in the judicial system, but detractors say intimidates ordinary Americans who donate to nonprofits. The Litigation Transparency Act, introduced by Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., will undergo markups this week. If the bill became law, parties in civil cases would…George Caldwell -
- Opinion
Woke Anti-ICE Mobs Are Nothing Like Iran Protesters
It’s hard not to notice the sharp contrast we witnessed over the weekend between the anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protests and the demonstrations taking place in Iran. Well, maybe it is hard for some. Here’s DNC Chairman Ken Martin doing his best to squeeze out a comparison between the two events. “In Iran, brave protestors confront…Jarrett Stepman -
- Opinion
Minnesota’s Dangerous Surrender of the Rule of Law
Now that the nation’s attention has turned to Minnesota and its massive welfare fraud – fraud so large (referred to as “industrial-scale” by the assistant U.S. attorney, possibly as much as $9 billion) that Democratic Gov. Tim Walz felt compelled to end his bid for reelection—we should take the opportunity to investigate the possibility of a different kind of fraud,…Jenny Beth Martin -
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Federal Law Enforcement Presence Limits Minneapolis Unrest
It took less than 48 hours for protesters to begin burning the city of Minneapolis after the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. Law enforcement struggled to control protests as demonstrators set a local police station on fire, looted businesses, and left parts of the city covered in graffiti. Five-and-a-half years later, Americans wonder…Virginia Allen -
- Opinion
Was Trump’s Maduro Operation Illegal? Here’s What International Law Says
The abduction of Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela’s capital has set off extensive debates about its legality. International law scholars overwhelmingly assume that, regardless of its constitutionality, the action violated Venezuela’s sovereignty. In fact, there are strong international legal justifications for the operation. Indeed, at first glance, the invasion and abduction of Maduro would seem to be a “use of force… against the… political…Eugene Kontorovich -
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Vance Warns Democrats Will Seek to Arrest Law Enforcement
Vice President JD Vance said Democrats want to jail law-abiding law enforcement officers, after many Democrats expressed outrage over an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shooting and killing a protester in her vehicle on Wednesday. “Every congressional democrat and every democrat who’s running for president should be asked a simple question: Do you think this officer was…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
- Analysis
7 Significant Legal Matters From 2025 That’ll Have Impacts Far Beyond the New Year
The year has been jam-packed with consequential legal rulings likely to have long-lasting impact on matters such as parental rights and religious liberty. The Supreme Court—often known for ideological divisions—reached unanimous rulings on two contentious issues. On other fronts, personal legal cases against President Donald Trump have fallen away, even amid skyrocketing litigation challenging his…Fred Lucas -
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EXCLUSIVE: Christmas Ad Draws Inspiration From ‘Home Alone’ to Unwrap Dangers of Illegal Vapes
A new Christmas ad aims to expose the “greedy criminals targeting vulnerable kids” with illegal vapes. Illegal vapes, largely from China, have flooded the U.S. market in recent years with flavors and advertising specifically aimed at enticing children. “This Christmas, it’s time to get those who profit from illegal vapes a supersized dose of Kevin,” the ad tells viewers, referring to Kevin…Virginia Allen
