Energy in the Legislature
by Philip A. Wallach The Vanishing Congress: Reflections on Politics in Washington is a curious hybrid. It is variously a primer on Congress’s constitutional duties, a scholarly (though note-less) consideration ...
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Our Fiduciary President
by Mike Rappaport One important area of constitutional law involves the Take Care Clause of the Constitution. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of disagreement about the Clause’s meaning. Happily, ...
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The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 in a Nutshell
By: Dave Benner In 1787, a series of long-lasting territorial disputes between states culminated in a new set of guidelines for a vast swath of North American land. In the ...
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The President and Obstruction, Specifically
By: Michael D. Ramsey I had not intended to write anything specific about the Mueller investigation beyond my general sketch of the constitutional aspects of the President and obstruction of justice. But ...
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Texas Committee Passes Bill to Expand Right to Try, Further Reject Some FDA Restrictions on Experimental Treatments
By: Mike Maharrey AUSTIN, Texas (May 1, 2019) – Last week, a Texas House committee unanimously passed a bill that would expand the state’s “Right to Try” law, setting the foundation ...
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Federal Judge Cites “National Security” as Reason to Throw out Lawsuit over NSA Spying
By: Mike Maharrey People often say we shouldn’t worry about federal surveillance because the federal courts will protect our rights and ensure agencies like the NSA and FBI operate within ...
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Should James Ceaser Ditch His “FED 49” License Plate?
by Christopher James Wolfe Professor James Ceaser of the University of Virginia has recently published an article and a video conversation with Bill Kristol on the significance of the appellation, ...
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The President and Obstruction, Briefly
By: Michael D. Ramsey At Lawfare, Josh Blackman has an interesting analysis of the federal obstruction of justice statute as it relates to the Mueller report. I think we have the same ...
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The founder who told Americans we have a right to military weapons
By: Rob Natelson Does the Constitution’s right to keep and bear arms apply to everyone? Or only to law enforcement and the National Guard? Does the right include so-called “assault ...
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Opt out of Airport Facial Recognition: Good Morning Liberty 04-29-19
By: Michael Boldin Recently a lengthy exchange on Twitter between a traveler who was concerned about her privacy and a spokesperson for the airline JetBlue went viral. But no one ...
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