In this short essay, constitutional historian Rob Natelson thumbnails the three-centuries long history of “conventions of the states.” When delegations
The Convention of States in American History Read More »
The convention of the states meeting in Phoenix, Arizona in September will need a set of rules. Moreover, that convention
Convention Rules for a Convention of the States Read More »
Congress’s power to regulate immigration comes from the law of nations—the meaning of which many constitutional commentators are unfamiliar.
Where Congress’s Power to Regulate Immigration Comes From Read More »
You may have heard alarms that if we hold a national convention for proposing constitutional amendments the gathering would be
An old myth has showed up in the media again: the myth that delegates to the 1787 Constitution Convention violated
Yes, the Constitution was adopted legally Read More »
Some pro-immigration activists question whether the federal government has any constitutional power over immigration. “Where,” they ask, “is the word ‘immigration’ among the powers the Constitution grants to Congress?”
The Constitution does indeed permit immigration caps as part of ‘the law of nations’ Read More »
You may have heard alarms that if we hold a national convention for proposing constitutional amendments the gathering would be an uncontrollable constitutional convention (“con-con”) that could propose anything at all. The claim is called the “runaway scenario.” It has almost no basis in history or law.
How progressives promoted the ‘runaway convention’ myth to save judicial activism Read More »
A recent New York Times story, titled “A Polarized Supreme Court, Growing More So,” illustrates how left-of-center media distort perceptions
How the New York Times Misrepresents the Supreme Court Read More »
A majority of state legislatures have voted to trigger the U.S. Constitution’s most important procedure for reforming the federal government.
Scalia Probably Favored An Amendments Convention — But Does It Matter? Read More »
Americans finally have a real chance to “clean up the mess in Washington.” That’s the implication of the news that
First National Convention of States in 150 Years! Read More »
The convention of states process is well-honed, safe, and effective. Americans need to consider carefully whether the Constitution should be amended. But they should not allow disinformation to influence their choice.
Voters shouldn’t be shy about amending the Constitution to bypass Congress Read More »
