More than 500 people attended the rally held by Women’s March San Luis Obispo on Tuesday, in support of protecting reproductive and abortion rights. The event held outside the San Luis Obispo courthouse was organized after a non-finalized Supreme Court draft opinion was leaked, potentially striking down Roe v. Wade – a decision that has protected […]
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Leaked Supreme Court draft opinion would overturn Roe v. Wade
The majority of the Supreme Court supports overturning Roe v. Wade legislation, according to a leaked initial draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito, which was released by POLITICO on May 2. The Supreme Court confirmed Tuesday morning that the released draft is an official court document, but is not the final decision. The 98-page […]
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Biden Poised to Pick a New SCOTUS Nominee, Will Manchin Stand in the Way?
Owen Lavine is a journalism sophomore and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Washington is where the wishes of the American voter dies and the wishes of the ruling class is born. The phrase, “follow the money,” is no more applicable in Washington DC than anywhere […]
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Supreme Court overrules California’s ban on indoor church services
The Supreme Court voted 5-4 on Feb. 5 that California can no longer have a ban on indoor church services after a ban was implemented for COVID-19 safety precautions.
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Opinion: Trump’s impact on the judiciary
Kate Inman is a political science sophomore and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. In the past four years of President Donald Trump’s first term, the American public has witnessed a mass appointment and confirmation spree carried out by the president with the unwavering support from […]
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Cal Poly community responds to the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett
“She is a conservative judge nominated by a president aligned with the conservative party, so we expect her to decide on politically salient cases in ways that are consistent with a conservative ideology,” Arrington wrote. “If confirmed, we will have to see how her ideology plays out.”
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Cal Poly community responds to death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Philosophy sophomore Esme Lipton’s dream to become a civil rights attorney after college was sparked by the 2018 “RBG” documentary, a film that encapsulated Ginsburg’s life story and most impactful successes.
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Republicans should honor RBG’s dying wish
Sophie Corbett is a journalism sophomore and a Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an iconic political figure and a champion for gender equality. She was the second woman to ever serve on the Supreme Court of the United States and throughout her 27 years […]
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ASI passes resolution to provide support to students under DACA
The Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Board of Directors voted Wednesday, Nov. 13 to pass a resolution that would provide support for undocumented students in the event that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is terminated by the Supreme Court. The resolution ensures that in the event that DACA is rescinded, Cal Poly will continue to […]
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U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Trump’s DACA appeal
Cal Poly Dream Center Coordinator Katherine Zevallos said the decision was a “small, encouraging victory for Dreamers.”
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What’s next after Trump’s travel ban
An explanation of the travel ban issued by President Donald Trump.