Constitution Comes Under Fire, Identified As Possible ‘Threat’ To American Politics
Jennifer Szalay, a non-fiction book critic for the New York Times, reviewed a book by University of California Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky and argued that the Constitution is “trapped in amber.” Chemerinsky's book “Democracy Will Not Last Forever,” released on August 20, United States Constitution “It is an irredeemable threat to American democracy.” Szalay […]
Dallas City Council Violates Texas Constitution In Attempts To Secretly Derail Police Funding, New Lawsuit Says
An advocacy group is suing the Dallas City Council, alleging that the council violated the Texas Constitution by introducing three last-minute amendments to the city charter, according to a Thursday complaint obtained by The Daily Caller. The council quietly introduced three charter amendments to counter the advocacy groups' proposed amendments. Dallas Heroes It was introduced […]
Survey Reveals US College Students Lack Basic Knowledge, Struggle To Identify ‘Father Of The Constitution’
Survey reveals gaps in basic U.S. history knowledge among college students, many of whom struggle to identify the Fathers of the Constitution. a investigation A survey conducted by the American Council of Colleges and Graduates (ACTA) has revealed that American college students lack knowledge about basic American history and government. The survey, titled “America's Memory […]
The 9th Circuit Is Wrong: There’s No Homelessness Protection Clause in Constitution
In the past, constitutional interpretation involved actually interpreting the text. constitution. It's not a blank slate. That word has a real meaning. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has acknowledged that the Constitution contains language, but its judges have held that whatever meanings those language may have, no matter how outlandish they […]
Trump asked to be put above former VP’s oath to Constitution
Former Vice President Mike Pence’s chief of staff said Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election was “wrong,” but he would not say whether the act warrants criminal prosecution. avoided. Mark Short, who now heads Pence’s political advocacy group, condemned Trump’s actions but did not endorse them. new indictment Special Counsel Jack Smith filed Tuesday. […]
Trump Lawyer Calls Jan. 6 Indictment A ‘Direct Attack On Our Constitution’
Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Jan. 6 indictment against former President Trump is a “direct attack on the Constitution,” a lawyer representing Trump said Tuesday. Smith secured four indictments against Trump in connection with his efforts to challenge the 2020 election results. Trump was ordered to appear before a federal judge on Thursday. “I’m focused on […]
Lawsuit Claims Red State Banning CCP-Linked TikTok Violates The Constitution
A group of academics said Thursday that the state of Texas has banned TikTok, whose parent company has ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), on state-issued devices and networks, saying the ban violates First Amendment rights. filed a lawsuit against The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, lawsuit Representing the Independent Technology Research […]
JUDGE ANDREW P. NAPOLITANO: Biden Tramples The Constitution With Another Aimless, Endless War
Can the president fight any war he wants? Can Congress fund wars of its own choosing? Are there any constitutional, legal, and moral requirements that must be met first before starting a war? Can the president and Congress fool the public? These questions should be at the center of any debate over US involvement in […]
Sheriffs who see themselves as ultimate defenders of the Constitution are especially worried about gun rights | Kiowa County Press
Scott Jenkins, Sheriff of Culpeper County, Virginia, is one of many so-called “constitutional sheriffs” in the United States. Eva Hambach/AFP via Getty Images Miriya Holman, Tulane University When Emily Faris, Texas Christian University The gun control law signed by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker in January 2023 was immediately faced. oppose From a key group of […]
Sheriffs who see themselves as ultimate defenders of the Constitution are especially worried about gun rights | Opinion
Miriya Holman, Tulane University When Emily Faris, Texas Christian University The gun control law signed by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker in January 2023 was immediately faced. oppose From a key group of law enforcement agencies: Sheriffs. They are locally elected officials at the county level who run prisons, provide courtroom security, and are the primary […]
