Constitution
USA Freedom Act Gutted Before House Passage; Heads to Senate
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the USA Freedom Act in gutted form May 22, forcing most of its original sponsors to vote...
Herman Cain Parrots ALEC’s Call for a Con-Con
Herman Cain has written an op-ed calling for an Article V convention. ...
Read moreHouse Passes NDAA; Critical Amendments Fail, Others Succeed
As passed by the House, the National Defense Authorization Act retains the power to detain indefinitely suspected terrorists, without habeas corpus or trial....
Read moreCourt Delays ObamaCare Mandate for Two Christian Colleges
Federal Judge Mark W. Bennett (of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa) issued an order on May 21...
Read moreAppeals Court Supports Sixth Amendment, Jury Nullification
In a decision handed down earlier this month, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the right to a jury trial guaranteed by...
Read moreCalifornia Bill Would Prohibit State Cooperation With NSA
On May 19 the California state Senate voted 29-1 to approve SB 828, the California Fourth Amendment Protection Act, which would prohibit the...
Read moreProposed Amendment Will Stymie Surveillance in Missouri
The Missouri legislature has sent to voters a proposed amendment preventing unwarranted surveillance of electronic and digital communication. ...
Read moreJudge Overturns Pennsylvania Ban on Same-Sex Marriage
A federal judge overturned a ban on same-sex marriage in the state of Pennsylvania on Tuesday. According to Fox News, "In his decision,...
Read moreRand Paul Bucks Obama’s Effort to Scuttle Anti-surveillance Lawsuit
Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has filed a motion opposing the Obama administration's motion to dismiss his class-action lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of NSA...
Read moreMissouri Legislature Fails to Nullify Federal Gun Grab
On the last day of its legislative session, the Missouri legislature failed to approve legislation aimed at nullifying unconstitutional attempts by the federal...
Read moreFed Government Maintains Control of Creek in Otero County, New Mexico
After a meeting with local leaders, the federal government maintains its control over a critical watering hole in Otero County, New Mexico. ...
Read moreBrown v. Board of Education Expanded Reign of the Court
Today is the 60th anniversary of the Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decision, declaring segregated public schools unconstitutional. ...
Read moreMissouri Gun Grab Nullification at Critical Crossroads
Lawmakers in Missouri are at odds over a provision stripped from a bill nullifying unconstitutional federal gun regulations. ...
Read moreCon-Con Collaborator Bringing Mt. Vernon Assembly to Indiana
State Senator David Long is bringing the second round of the "Mt. Vernon Assembly" to Indiana. ...
Read moreHearings in Montana Legislature on Fedgov “Public Lands” Transfer
The movement is growing in the Western states for the federal government to transfer the "public lands" to the states, as intended by...
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