[T]he caravan is an “invasion” within the meaning of the Constitution’s Guarantee Clause. Moreover, that Clause does not merely empower federal officials to repel an “Invasion.” It commands them to do so.
The Feds have a constitutional duty to stop the caravan at the border Read More »
Some of the Plan’s features foreshadowed the Articles of Confederation, some foreshadowed the Constitution, and some foreshadowed both.
The Albany Plan of Union: Another Predecessor to the Constitution Read More »
The Charter of Liberties and Frame of Government granted by William Penn to his colony on May 5, 1682 . . . was . . . a true colonial constitution.
William Penn’s Charter of Liberties—one of our Constitution’s ancestors Read More »
The statute is based on an overly-expansive definition of congressional power . . . But no member of the court wrote a concurring opinion to point that out . . .
First decision of the Supreme Court Term: a unanimous liberal result Read More »
The more traditional justices differ significantly in their legal methods and often reach liberal results.
This Supreme Court term will show that there is no 5-4 “conservative majority” Read More »
Claims on both sides that the Constitution or case precedent clearly answer this question are not accurate.
About birthright citizenship Read More »
The Charter foreshadowed important provisions in the Bill of Rights.
Yet another constitutional precedent: a colonial charter from New York Read More »
This article first appeared in Townhall.com. When Senator Susan Collins made her now-famous speech stating she would vote to approve
A spash of cold water: Kavanaugh probably won’t change much, but there are other options Read More »
“The preambles of seven of the nine rescissions show they were based on material mistakes of law and fact.
Are recent “rescissions” of Article V applications valid? Read More »
“The courts have a long record of applying constitutional amendment law accurately and fairly.”
Missouri court gets it right on constitutional amendment law Read More »
“During the 18th century, when “advice” . . . appeared in the same phrase with the preposition “with,” the word meant deliberation or consideration.”
What does it mean for the Senate to give Its “Advice and Consent?” Read More »
But a “friend of the court” brief filed by the Independence Institute has shredded one of the key defenses.
II Court Brief Uphold’s Founders’ View of Electoral College Read More »
