A federal court of appeals has upheld the right of Texas to defend itself against illegal immigration by erecting a barrier in the Rio Grande River.
United States v. Abbott and State War Powers Read More »
Although some judges and other writers have been confused about direct and indirect taxes, when the Constitution was adopted the definitions were, as John Marshall said, “clearly understood.”
The Constitutional Line on Direct Taxes Read More »
Term limits on the Supreme Court are justified, but must be balanced by term limits on Congress.
Biden’s Supreme Court Term Limits Proposal Read More »
“Another possibility is an October Surprise—an “emergency” designed to manipulate the election.”
Why Harris? (And About October Surprises) Read More »
Their commitment to “democracy” reminds me of how they cheered when the Supreme Court overruled 30 consecutive state referenda to impose same-sex marriage on the country.
“Our Democracy” and the Sandbagging of Joe Biden Read More »
In light of the evidence, it is astounding that confusion over the Constitution’s categories of direct and indirect taxes still persists.
More Evidence that “Direct Taxes” include Levies on Wealth and Income Read More »
Those who live in the Real Colorado, like those in other Western states, share the individualism and traditional values the “progressive” crowd would delight to destroy.
Supreme Court Just Helped out the Real Colorado Read More »
“Progressives” advertise themselves as opposed to hate. Yet in my experience, some of them are very good haters.
What Rep. Woodrow’s nasty Trump post tells us about ‘progressives’ Read More »
Some commentators have been building on the prevailing uncertainty to argue that wealth taxes are indirect and therefore need not be apportioned.
Moore v. United States and the Uncertainty About “Direct” and “Indirect” Taxes Read More »
A law imposing a federal wealth tax would be unconstitutional unless the projected revenue was apportioned among the states by population.
Wealth Taxes and the Direct-Indirect Tax Controversy Read More »
Misunderstanding the Constitution’s term “direct tax” led the Supreme Court to erroneously uphold Obamacare. Next, it might lead to a new federal wealth tax.
Clearing Up the Confusion About the Constitution’s Term “Direct Taxes” Read More »
The Constitution’s crucial distinction between “direct” and “indirect” taxes was well-understood by the Founders, but due to lack of scholarly guidance the Supreme Court often has gotten the distinction wrong.
The Supreme Court Was Wrong About Taxes Read More »
