Federal Power Outside the Constitution?

When the court believes that even its modern version of the Constitution doesn’t support a federal exercise of power, it nevertheless may uphold that exercise under the doctrine of inherent sovereign authority.
Understanding the Constitution: The Speaker of the House

After the 2020 election, some Trump supporters promoted the idea of making him Speaker. The idea has re-surfaced.
Some Reasons Why Lawsuits to Disqualify Trump Will Fail

No responsible court should hear such a case, and no responsible lawyer should bring it.
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.
Mike Pence, ‘Slate,’ and the Carefree World of the Leftist

Hostile media force conservative public figures—especially religious conservatives—to adopt far more stringent standards than those applied to leftists.
Is Biden the Worst President Ever? A Historical Assessment

Thus far, Biden’s presidency ranks poorly even measured by the standards liberal historians use to rank presidents.
Natelson: Lakewood taxpayers foot the bill for ‘progressive’ propaganda

The City of Lakewood is wasting money on parties and “progressive” propaganda.
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.
Your Guide to This Year’s Constitutional Cases From SCOTUS, Part II

The current bench challenges administrative overreach, but not overreach by Congress.
Your Guide to This Year’s Constitutional Cases From SCOTUS — Part I

The Supreme Court issued both liberal and constitutionalist decisions.
The “Christian Web Designer Case” Could Have Been Much Easier

If it had been treated properly as a “freedom of the press” case, then whether designing was for business or personal purposes would have been irrelevant.
Tyler v. Hennepin County: Why This Seemingly Innocent Decision is Disquieting

This case undermined state control over its own property law and probably gave the property owner an undeserved benefit.