Judge Blocks Mobilizing Guard Against Portland Protestors
The decision “was not conceived in good faith.”
Supreme Court Upholds ‘Dual Sovereigns’ Exception To Double Jeopardy Clause
The Supreme Court has ruled to keep the long-standing “dual sovereigns” exception to the Double Jeopardy Clause in place.
Another Federal Court Deals A Setback To Trump’s War On ‘Sanctuary Cities’
The Trump Administration’s war on so-called “Sanctuary Cities” suffers yet another defeat in Court.
Federal Appeals Court: Trump’s Crackdown On Sanctuary Cities Unconstitutional
A Federal Appeals Court has found that a Trump Administration policy purporting to punish so-called sanctuary cities is unconstitutional.
Four Democratic States File Legally Dubious Lawsuit Against New Tax Law
New York and several other states have filed an incredibly dubious lawsuit against the Republican’s new tax law.
Federal Government Sues California Over “Sanctuary Cities” Laws
The Federal Government has fired another shot in the ongoing war over so-called “sanctuary cities.”
Supreme Court Justices Appear Skeptical Of Law Barring Legalization Of Sports Gambling
The Supreme Court heard argument today in a case challenging a 1992 law barring sports gambling in all but a handful of states, and the Justices appeared skeptical of the law.
Federal Judge Blocks Dept. Of Justice Policy Withholding Funds From ‘Sanctuary Cities’
A Federal Judge has blocked enforcement of a Dept. of Justice policy purporting to block funding to so-called ‘sanctuary cities.’
On Repeal of the 17th Amendment
Ignorance of history and process is a hallmark 17th Amendment repeal arguments.
Supreme Court Accepts New Jersey’s Challenge To Federal Law Barring Sports Betting
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving New Jersey’s challenge to a Federal law outlawing sports betting.
Today in “Asked and Answered” (NPV Edition)
How close to success is the National Popular Vote initiative? (Spoiler alert: not close).
Federal Judge Slaps Down Trump Executive Order On ‘Sanctuary Cities’
Another Federal Court has found another Trump Executive Order unconstitutional.
Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit Against Legal Pot In Colorado
The Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit filed by Nebraska and Oklahoma against Colorado’s decision to legalize marijuana.
Rick Perry Endorses Ted Cruz
Rick Perry is endorsing Ted Cruz for President, leading to the question of why Ted Cruz thinks an endorsement from Rick Perry has any value whatsoever.
Greg Abbott, Anti-Federalist
Governor Abbott may claim he seeks to restore the constitutional order, but in fact his proposals have a lot in common with those who opposed the documents ratification in the first place.
New York Judge Upholds Injunction Shutting Down Draft Kings And Fan Duel In New York
A New York Judge has upheld an injunction against Draft Kings and Fan Duel. It’s probably correct under New York law, but that just means the law needs to be changed.
The Anti-Federalist Impulse
Many who speak with great passion about the Constitution rather frequently make anti-Federalist arguments.
No Justice Stevens, We Don’t Need To “Fix” The Second Amendment
The Second Amendment isn’t broken, and you don’t fix things that aren’t broken.
Federal Government Sues Over Texas Voter ID Law
Reports of the death of the Voting Rights Act have been greatly exaggerated.
Questions For “Constitutional Conservatives” Regarding The House’s Abortion Bill
Why did House Republicans vote overwhelmingly for a bill that their own theories would find to be unconstitutional?
DOMA Under Fire At The Supreme Court
The Defense Of Marriage Act didn’t fare very well during today’s Supreme Court oral arguments.