Joe Biden's Disastrous Record of Using 'Bold Federal Action' To Solve America's Problems
It's unclear what Biden will ultimately be able to accomplish as president, but he has been trying to bring transformative change since the 1970s.
Crime
A Mother's Homicide Becomes a Son's Passion Project in Murder on Middle Beach
HBO docuseries a devastating look at a family’s secret dysfunctions.
Joe Biden Should Stop Bragging About the Violence Against Women Act
The Democratic nominee championed the law as a way to protect women. Instead, it hurt them.
Applying the Citizenship Clause's Original Meaning to Modern Controversies
The original meaning gives birthright citizenship to the U.S.-born children of undocumented migrants, even though its drafters didn't realize it would.
Just Contributed to Preserve California Ban on Race, Sex, and National Origin Preferences
in government education, employment, and contracting.
Motion to Recuse Justice Barrett Filed, But County Wants It Withdrawn
The motion was submitted on behalf of the Luzerne County Board of Elections but Luzerne County has voted to have the motion withdrawn.
The Original Meaning of "Subject to the Jurisdiction" of the United States
It meant under the authority of U.S. law, thus excluding foreign diplomats, foreign armies and (at the time) Native American tribes.
Judge Torruella, the Lone First Circuit Judge in Puerto Rico, Passed Away
There is no statutory requirement that his successor must reside in Puerto Rico.
Briefs filed in Lebovits v. Cuomo and Agudath Israel of America v. Cuomo
Briefs filed by the Jewish Coalition for Religious Liberty and the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty.
Surprise: DOJ Is Not a Big Fan of Privacy-Preserving Cryptocurrencies
Privacy is a right, not a “high risk” and “possibly criminal” activity
The Original Meaning of "Born … in the United States"
It encompassed all territory under U.S. permanent sovereignty.
Justice Barrett: "I love the Constitution and the democratic republic that it establishes, and I will devote myself to preserving it."
"A judge declares independence not only from Congress and the President, but also from the private beliefs that might otherwise move her."
The Timing of DNC v. Wisconsin State Legislature
The Supreme Court released its opinion about thirty minutes before now-Justice Barrett was confirmed.
Supreme Court Affirms Stay of District Court Injunction Against Wisconsin Election Law
This time, the justices explain themselves.
The Seventh Rule of Court Packing Is To Rule Out Term Limits for Supreme Court Justices
Biden: "It's a lifetime appointment. I'm not going to attempt to change that at all... But I have made no judgment, my word."
Study Finds Sanctuary City Policies Reduce Deportations Without Increasing Crime
The much-publicized result is ocnsistent with previous studies on the impact of sanctuary city
Originalism and Birthright Citizenship
The original meaning of the citizenship clause answers some questions and raises some others.
Cuyahoga County Settles Anti-Discrimination Suit Against Covenant Weddings
The settlement is subject to federal court approval.
Did Christians Invent Religious Liberty?
A podcast on religious tolerance in early Christian thought
