The New Resistance Review March 30, 2025

Trump Loses Appeal Against Rapid Deportations Under the Alien Enemies Act

A federal appeals court has ruled 2-1 against the Trump administration's attempt to quickly deport migrants under the Alien Enemies Act. The Justice Department sought to block U.S. District Judge James Boasberg’s order, claiming it interfered with the president's national security authority. The case centers around the Trump administration's use of the rarely invoked law to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members to a notorious prison in El Salvador. The case could reach the Supreme Court for an emergency review.

The Supreme Court Upholds Biden Regulation Targeting "Ghost Guns"

“Ghost Guns, privately made firearms without serial numbers, are increasingly linked to crime. The 7-2 decision mandates that kits sold online to assemble firearms must include serial numbers, undergo background checks, and verify buyers are at least 21. This regulation, finalized in 2022, aims to curb the growing issue of ghost guns used in violent crimes.

NPR Voids Union Contract Section of Diversity Hiring

NPR’s labor lawyer has informed its employee union that a section of its contract requiring 30% of external candidates for union jobs to be from underrepresented groups is no longer in effect following new guidance from the Trump administration's EEOC. This makes NPR the latest media company to adjust its diversity policies in recent weeks. It's notable, in part, because DEI was a linchpin of NPR's business strategy under its previous CEO, John Lansing.

Trump's Attack on Social Security and Medicare: A Dangerous Distraction

Trump's efforts to dismantle Social Security and Medicare are not about reducing deficits but benefiting financial institutions. Social Security and Medicare are funded through dedicated taxes paid by workers and employers into Trust Funds, not general tax revenue – they do not contribute to deficits Trump's cuts, including firing employees and closing offices, harm millions of the most vulnerable Americans who rely on these services. It’s time for policymakers to focus on sustainable solutions instead of dismantling the safety nets that protect our most vulnerable citizens. Real solutions, like taxing high income earners, could add over $3.2 trillion over the next decade to the Trust Funds.

A Tale of Two Funds: Honoring Heroes or Rewarding Insurrectionists?

Speaker Mike Johnson blocked a plaque honoring Capitol Police officers injured on January 6, despite their ongoing struggles. Meanwhile, Trump, who pardoned over 1,500 Capitol attackers, proposes compensating them, falsely calling them "peaceful," they left destruction, injuries, and even death in their wake. Taxpayers now cover the damage they caused. Rep. Jamie Raskin challenged “Trump, do you want to set up a compensation fund for the 140 sworn police officers wounded by your J6 'patriots' too? Or is it just the criminals you’re proposing to pay reparations?” As Trump and billionaire cronies rewrite history, prioritizing insurrectionists over defenders of democracy, the question remains: will Americans stand for it?

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