Constitution & Law

The Vitriolic Dialogue of Federal Gun Restrictions Continues…

You will find nowhere in Article 1, Section 8, the authority delegated to Congress to tax and spend for education or school firearms training.

Does Our Central Government Budget “Backwards”?

If you are like many Americans, you might have assumed that the federal budget process begins with a determination of what activities are lawfully authorized by the United States Constitution along with an analysis of what they will…

The General Welfare Clause: Its Not About Money

James Madison, the father of the Constitution, said the General Welfare clause was added to describe the purpose of the limited powers being delegated to the central government, for example, so the central government could use those powers…

Presidential Power Over Immigration Is Limited To What Is Established By The Constitution

Is the legislative act Constitutional? The President must faithfully execute. Is the legislative act unconstitutional? The President must be a check and balance. 

The “Compact” Gimmick to circumvent the Powers granted to Congress by Article V

The supremacy clause at Article VI, clause 2, US Constitution, says: “This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the…

Con-Con Advocates Respond To Publius Huldah’s Evaluation Of Convention Of States’ “Simulated Convention”

Editor’s Note:  Publius Huldah has always been very specific when she writes her articles to deal with the Constitution and constitutional issues.  At times, we have had those who advocate for an Article V Constitutional Convention to propose…

COS Project’s “Simulated Convention” Dog & Pony Show & What They Did There

Foundational Knowledge Our Constitution delegates only a handful of powers to the federal government.  But 100 years ago, we started electing Progressives (Fabian socialists) to State and federal office.  With the enthusiastic approval of the American People, the…

We Need To Eliminate The Tyranny Of Case Law

Most Americans assume that rulings and decisions handed down in cases that come before American courts are based on, and consistent with, the “rule of law.” But, regrettably, this is not true. In American courtrooms today, court rulings…

If Government Can Use Asset Forfeiture Schemes To Steal Your Property, You Have No True Rights

“The fact is that the government, like a highwayman, says to a man: Your money, or your life. And many, if not most, taxes are paid under the compulsion of that threat. The government does not, indeed, waylay…

Rights vs. Benefits – What’s the Difference?

Some Americans seem to be confused about the difference between Rights and Benefits.  Influenced in part by manipulative politicians and pundits, this confusion has clouded the minds of the unsuspecting. Here is a typical example of this confusion…

Can Federal or State Governments Force Businesses to Participate with Sexual Sin?

Editor’s Note: An even better questions is, should sodomy not be a capital crime, as it was in the days of our forefathers? On Tuesday, December 5, 2017, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the…

The Twelve Rules of Christmas: The Truth About Celebrating Christmas in Public, at School or Work

Charlottesville, Va. — As part of its annual effort to clear up much of the legal misunderstanding over the do’s and don’ts of celebrating Christmas, The Rutherford Institute has issued a Constitutional Q&A on the “Twelve Rules of…

The “Regulation Freedom” Amendment and Daniel Webster

“The politician that undertakes to improve a Constitution with as little thought as a farmer sets about mending his plow, is no master of his trade. If that Constitution be a systematic one, if it be a free…

America is a “Free Speech Zone” – Except in Government Meetings

When something happens in my own community that triggers alarm bells, I am compelled to write. And this subject provides an excellent learning opportunity, which is one important purpose of the Language of Liberty series. Last Thursday, November…

Transgenders in the Military – Who Decides: Congress, the President, or Federal Judges?

In a case now pending before the US District Court for the District of Columbia,1 the trial judge recently granted a preliminary injunction which purports to temporarily stop the Trump Administration from banning so-called “transgender” persons from serving…

Trump’s Frustrated He Can’t Order The DOJ To Investigate Hillary? Sir, Our Constitution Made You The Justice Department!

This is why any person seeking any office should know their responsibilities, duties and authorities granted under the Constitution before seeking for people to support them for office and taking an oath before God and the people to…

Mr. Steyer, What Does The Constitution Say About Impeaching A President?

Thomas Steyer, billionaire hedge fund manager, philanthropist, environmentalist, progressive activist, and fundraiser, is currently calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump. I must explain that the government of America is not a democracy, but a Republic; “an…