Although there were scattered antecedents, “runaway convention” claims and certain associated myths were first distributed widely during the 1960s and
The Runaway Convention Myth: How Two Leading Newspapers Promoted It Read More »
Although there were scattered antecedents, “runaway convention” claims and certain associated myths were first distributed widely during the 1960s and
Fake News: How Leading Liberal Newspapers Spread the “Runaway Convention” Story Read More »
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 »
In this short essay, constitutional historian Rob Natelson thumbnails the three-centuries long history of “conventions of the states.” When delegations
The Story of Conventions 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 »
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
You may have heard alarms that if we hold a national convention for proposing constitutional amendments the gathering would be
The Runaway Convention Myth: How Academics and other Opinion Leaders Promoted It Read More »
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 »
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 »
