Daily Update | January 23, 2019
Mackenzie Walz // 1/23/19 //
The Supreme Court granted the DOJ’s request to lift lower court injunctions blocking the implementation of the transgender military ban, allowing the ban to go into effect. The Court also chose not to take action on the DOJ’s request to review DACA, which may have consequences for government shutdown negotiations. President Trump’s new policy cutting funding for congressional travel during the shutdown may violate federal law and may hinder Congress’ ability to oversee foreign affairs. The President admitted via Twitter that he told Press Secretary Sarah Sanders “not to bother” with press briefings because of the media’s rude and inaccurate coverage. Modifications to the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program proposed by HHS and CMS will negatively impact participants with HIV.
IMMIGRATION
The Supreme Court chose not to take action on the DOJ’s request to review DACA, which may have consequences for government shutdown negotiations (Reuters; WaPo).
DEMOCRACY
President Trump admitted via Twitter that he told Press Secretary Sarah Sanders “not to bother” with press briefings because of the media’s rude and inaccurate coverage (Politico).
CIVIL RIGHTS
The Supreme Court granted the DOJ’s request to lift the lower court injunctions blocking the implementation of the transgender military ban, allowing the ban to go into effect (WaPo).
- An explanation on how this decision will affect military personnel can be read here.
JUSTICE & SAFETY
Because of the constitutional and statutory repercussions, the Administration should disclose the legal basis for its November 20th memorandum authorizing “military protective activities” at the border, asserts Scott R. Anderson at Lawfare.
CHECKS & BALANCES
President Trump’s new policy cutting funding for congressional travel during the shutdown may violate federal law and may hinder Congress’ ability to oversee foreign affairs, writes Ryan Scoville at Lawfare.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Whether Bill Barr, if confirmed, should promise to abide by DOJ officials’ ethical advice regarding recusal from the Mueller investigation is a disputed question, argue Barbara McQuade and Chuck Rosenberg at Lawfare.
REGULATION
Modifications to the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program proposed by HHS and CMS will negatively impact participants with HIV, writes Robin Maril at Human Rights Campaign.
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Immigration Conflicts Checks & Balances Regulation Democracy Civil Rights Justice & Safety