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elections20 hours ago•3 min saved

Michigan citizenship-vote measure stalls on ballot after signature shortfall

Michigan's Board of State Canvassers deadlocked 2-2 on whether to place a proposed constitutional amendment requiring U.S. citizenship verification for voters on the November ballot after a signature review fell short by 3 signatures in a 1,000-sample; supporters vow to pursue court action, while critics note issues like duplicates and late affidavits. The measure would also tighten photo ID rules and create a state-funded hardship program for IDs.

via The Detroit News|

#ballot #citizenship #constitutional-amendment

world1 month ago•5 min saved

Hungary Ends President's Term Early Amid Wide Constitutional Overhaul

Hungary’s President Tamás Sulyok reluctantly signed a parliamentary constitutional amendment that immediately ends his term after lawmakers approved the measure 139-6; Sulyok criticized the move as an abuse of power that erodes checks and balances, but said he signed to fulfill constitutional duties. The early termination is part of PM Péter Magyar’s broad constitutional overhaul following his party’s two-thirds election victory, which also includes capping prime ministerial service to eight years, barring Viktor Orbán from returning, dismantling institutions from Orbán’s era, and restoring state control of public-interest asset-management foundations. Parliament must elect a new president within 30 days.

via Kyiv Post|

#constitutional-amendment #hungary #peter-magyar

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Hungary ousts president as Magyar accelerates rollback of Orbán-era power

Tamás Sulyok signs a constitutional amendment to remove himself from office after months of pressure from Prime Minister Péter Magyar, a move that curtails Orbán-era influence, reinstates a 70-year retirement age for Constitutional Court judges, and signals a push to restore checks and balances in Hungary.

via politico.eu|

#constitutional-amendment #hungary #peter-magyar

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Hungary reshapes presidency as term ends under new law

Hungary’s president Tamás Sulyok signed a constitutional amendment passed by the ruling Tisza party, ending his term immediately. The law, part of PM Péter Magyar’s drive to curb Orbán-era power, will have Parliament elect a new president with interim duties assigned to Ágnes Forsthoffer, and imposes a 12-year term limit for lawmakers plus a 70-year retirement age for constitutional court judges (forcing the current president Péter Polt to retire). Sulyok warned the reform harms the rule of law and marks a watershed in Hungary’s constitutional democracy, while Orbán criticized the changes as tyranny and Fidesz faced resignations and slipping support.

via The Guardian|

#constitutional-amendment #hungary #peter-magyar

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Johnson Signals Push to Curb Birthright Citizenship Amid GOP Gridlock

House Speaker Mike Johnson says Republicans are considering legislative or constitutional fixes to birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court shielded the policy from Trump's order, but chances of real change this year are slim given razor-thin majorities and the hurdles to passing an amendment or new law; the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 exists but would struggle to clear the Senate amid GOP infighting.

via USA Today|

#birthright-citizenship #constitutional-amendment #gop

politics1 month ago•9 min saved

Kavanaugh opens congressional path to birthright tweaks after citizenship ruling

Following the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling, Justice Kavanaugh wrote a concurring opinion suggesting Congress could curb birthright through federal law (not a constitutional change), outlining a pathway to amend the Citizenship Clause or related statutes. Republicans including Johnson, Paul, Lee and Cotton are pushing for amendments or legislation, while the DOJ shifts tactics to curb birth tourism and the debate over how to narrow birthright citizenship continues.

via Fox News|

#birthright-citizenship #congress #constitutional-amendment

politics1 month ago•8 min saved

Birthright Citizenship Cannot Be Rewritten by Legislation, Court Rules

After the Supreme Court preserved birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, President Trump urged Congress to end it with legislation, claiming a constitutional amendment isn’t necessary. Legal scholars—and several Republican supporters—say the majority opinion effectively bars changing the rule by statute; Justice Kavanaugh’s concurrence suggested a possible legislative workaround, but the consensus is that only a constitutional amendment or a future court reversal could alter birthright citizenship. Some lawmakers discuss targeted immigration/birth-tourism measures, but those would face constitutional challenges if they conflict with the Court’s interpretation. In short, current law grants birthright citizenship broadly, and changing that would require a constitutional amendment or a future shift in jurisprudence.

via FactCheck.org|

#14th-amendment #birth-tourism #birthright-citizenship

us-news2 months ago•76 min saved

Missouri abortion access widened by court ruling

A Missouri judge ruled that state abortion restrictions violate a voter-approved constitutional amendment, potentially expanding access; the attorney general plans to appeal, and abortion is poised to be on November’s ballot to undo the amendment, highlighting ongoing debates over reproductive rights as Missourians have often traveled to neighboring states for abortion services.

via AP News|

#abortion #constitutional-amendment #courts

politics2 months ago•7 min saved

Zimbabwe weighs parliament-elected presidency, triggering backlash

Zimbabwe’s National Assembly approved Constitutional Amendment Bill No 3 to replace direct presidential elections with a joint sitting of Parliament, sending it to the Senate for a two-thirds vote. Supporters argue it could deliver policy continuity and accelerate development, while opponents warn it would weaken democratic accountability and bolster ZANU-PF’s grip, potentially extending Mnangagwa’s tenure beyond 2028. Allegations of intimidation during consultations and bribery of MPs have added to concerns, and legal challenges are already underway as the bill advances.

via Al Jazeera|

#constitutional-amendment #elections #politics

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Zimbabwe moves to extend Mnangagwa’s rule with constitutional overhaul

Zimbabwe’s lower house approved a bill to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term by two years, raise elected terms to seven years, and replace direct presidential elections with a parliamentary vote, potentially keeping Mnangagwa in power until 2030 and delaying the 2028 elections; the reform, seen as reshaping institutions around Zanu-PF, faces opposition from liberation veterans and activists who warn it risks a one-party state, while the government argues the changes align electoral cycles and improve governance.

via Financial Times|

#constitutional-amendment #emmerson-mnangagwa #politics

world2 months ago•5 min saved

Norway eyes a regent in Ingrid Alexandra as constitutional reform advances

Norway’s parliament is weighing a constitutional amendment to let Princess Ingrid Alexandra serve as regent if both the king and heir are unable to rule, a move aimed at preventing a potential leadership gap. The proposal would exclude Prince Sverre Magnus and requires a two-thirds parliamentary majority; a November vote could set Ingrid on a path toward the throne. Critics say the change is narrowly tailored to current circumstances and may not address future succession, while supporters see it as prudent preparation for the monarchy’s continuity.

via HOLA|

#constitutional-amendment #ingrid-alexandra #monarchy

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Hungary votes to bar Orbán from returning with an eight-year term cap

Hungary's parliament approved a retroactive constitutional amendment establishing an eight-year limit for prime ministers, effectively preventing Viktor Orbán from returning to power; the measure, pushed by PM Péter Magyar with a two-thirds majority, also aims to dismantle some power structures tied to Orbán's regime, though questions remain about retroactivity and the fate of related state offices and foundations.

via politico.eu|

#constitutional-amendment #fidesz #hungary

religion2 months ago•184 min saved

SBC votes to pursue constitutional ban on churches led by women

Thousands of Southern Baptists at the annual convention voted to advance a constitutional amendment that would bar churches that appoint or endorse women as pastors from convention membership; the measure passed 6,028–2,026 and must reach a two-thirds vote next year to become part of the SBC constitution, with the denomination able to expel noncompliant churches such as Saddleback Church; the meeting also elected Willy Rice as president and approved resolutions on immigration and antisemitic violence.

via CNN|

#constitutional-amendment #immigration-resolution #religion

local2 months ago•3 min saved

St. Johns County Warns of Budget Squeeze From Florida Property Tax Overhaul

St. Johns County officials warn the state's proposed property tax overhaul could cut about $113 million in local revenue by 2029, potentially leaving only a sliver of funding for parks and roads after funding for sheriff and fire departments. The amendment would raise non-school homestead exemptions to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, reduce how much assessments can rise, and limit ad valorem revenue use to core services, with a 60% voter approval threshold in November.

via News4JAX|

#budgets #constitutional-amendment #local

state-politics3 months ago•4 min saved

New York lawmakers mull multiple redistricting amendments as session winds down

Democratic New York lawmakers are weighing several state constitutional amendments to overhaul the redistricting process, aiming to keep options open as the session ends June 4 and the June 23 primary approaches. They may pass multiple versions for a second passage next year, with any change requiring voter referendum. Proposals range from minor tweaks to potentially scrapping the map-drawing commission entirely, while Republicans push for independent redistricting in line with broader national debates after a Virginia court ruling.

via Politico|

#constitutional-amendment #gerrymandering #legislature