The 14th Amendment And Birthright Citizenship: What Are The Limits? “Citizenship is what makes a republic” (Mark Twain) There’s been a lot of teeth gnashing since Trump signed an Executive Order ending birthright citizenship for children born to parents who are illegally in the United States. Those on the right categorically state children of illegal […]
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Hate Speech Is In Fact Protected Speech Where there is a great deal of free speech there is always a certain amount of foolish speech (Winston Churchill) For the love of all that’s holy everyone, but especially our elected officials, should think before they speak. The latest example of the talk first-think later gang
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1 The 14th Amendment And Birthright Citizenship: What Are The Limits? Citizenship is what makes a republic. (Mark Twain) There’s been a lot of teeth gnashing since Trump signed an Executive Order ending birthright citizenship for children born to parents who are illegally in the United States. Those on the right categorically state children of
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1 Roscoe Filburn’s clash with the federal government over the 1938 Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) stands as one of the most infamous examples of government overreach in American history, showcasing how federal economic controls reshaped constitutional boundaries and individual freedoms. This case—culminating in the Supreme Court decision Wickard v. Filburn (1942)—redefined the scope of federal
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The Exceptional Privileges and Responsibilities of American Citizenship To be an American citizen is to inherit a legacy of unparalleled freedom, opportunity, and responsibility. The United States of America is not merely a geographical expanse but a profound idea—a nation built on principles of liberty, equality, and self-determination. The benefits of American citizenship are unique,
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4 0 The Myth of The Posse Comitatus Act “We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.” (Ben Franklin) I’m amazed at the number of ‘locker room experts’ that have been spawned since Trump floated the idea of using federal troops to help enforce immigration laws. According to these ‘experts’
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1 Presidential Pardons: The (almost) Unlimited Power of The President To Pardon “He who pardons easily invites offense” (Pierre Corneille) There’s been a lot of talk about President Biden pardoning his son. Common complaints include it was unethical; the pardon is too sweeping; and Biden repeatedly lied when he stated he would not pardon his
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