Understanding the Constitution: How States May Respond to Illegal Immigration—Part IV
Some defensive state war powers should not be subject to federal preemption at all.
Even Constitutional Conventions are Limited
A constitutional convention can be limited and an Article V convention has even less scope than a constitutional convention.
Christian Support for American Jews Began at the Founding
The Hamas terror attack of October 7 triggered an overwhelming display of support among American Christians for Jews and for Israel.
Constitution’s Impeachment Rules Require Biden Inquiry to Be Narrowly Focused
Constitutional writers have long understood the meaning of the terms “Treason,” “Bribery,” and high Crimes.” But the phrase “high Misdemeanors” was a subject of controversy.
The Highly Political and Misunderstood Case of Moore v. Harper
Chief Justice Roberts’s language may create confusion the next time a state has a contested presidential election.
The Founders and the Constitution, Part 13: The Connecticut Delegates
The Connecticut delegates achieved their goals through their willingness and skill in proposing moderate solutions and mutually reinforcing each other.
The Founders and the Constitution, Part 12: Benjamin Franklin
Franklin often used his wit to communicate real-world lessons.
The D.C. Circuit’s Convoluted Opinion on the “Equal Rights Amendment”
With one exception, neither the judges nor the parties in the case seemed to understand any of the basic principles of amendment law listed here.
The Founders and the Constitution, Part 11: George Mason
Mason impacted the Constitution both by helping to draft it and helping to oppose it.
The Founders and the Constitution, Part 10: Gouverneur Morris
Morris, who put the final finish on the Constitution, was a fierce opponent of slavery.
Why Biden Can’t Use the 14th Amendment to Raise the Debt Ceiling
Not raising the debt limit doesn’t cause default; it just forces the federal government to run a balanced budget.
The Founders and the Constitution, Part 8: Alexander Hamilton
Hamilton helped get the Constitution adopted, but wanted a much stronger central government.
