May state legislative applications limit an Article V convention? Subject, yes; specific language, probably not
- September 12, 2013
John Marshall helped secure adoption of the Constitution.
READ MOREThe effect of this constitutional provision . . . is only to allow a state to defend itself fully—and without congressional consent—when invaded or about to be invaded.
READ MOREThis new paper summarizes state war powers and how states may mobilize them against unauthorized immigration.
READ MOREThe state invaded has the right to seek out and kill the invaders and those responsible for the invasion.
READ MOREUnder the Constitution, the states may wage defensive war without federal permission.
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