Constitutional Law & Rights

Aug 292 min read

District Voting Explained

District voting offers an alternative to a national popular vote compact that complies with the Constitution and might benefit both parties.

Aug 142 min read

What does the Republican Governance Clause Mean?

Every state in the US must be a republic under the Constitution's Republican Governance Clause. But what does that really mean?

Aug 144 min read

U.S. Senate Passes Censorship Bill Despite Bipartisan Opposition

A new bill would incentive tech companies to silence opponents for Washington.

Jun 252 min read

Do Exceptions to the First Amendment Actually Exist?

In current US Constitutional doctrine, a standard view holds that there are exceptions to the First Amendment. For those that don’t think...

Jun 253 min read

Canons of Statutory Interpretation: What are they and do they make any sense?

In law school, American lawyers are often exposed to canons of statutory interpretation. Yawn. Well, no actually. This seemingly arcane...

Feb 282 min read

A Right to Raise One’s Own Children: The Most Obvious Missing Constitutional Right

The right to parent is an inalienable right so obvious it was left out of the US Constitution.

Feb 282 min read

Steal This Dataset: New FinCen Rules Create a Tantalizing Target for Cybercriminals and a Way to Dox Opponents

Vague FinCEN beneficial owner disclosure rules create new risks for cyber attack and doxxing of political opponents.

Dec 30, 20223 min read

Reverse Incorporation: A Little Recognized Risk to the U.S. Federal System?

A Constitutional doctrine created by the Supreme Court could create chaos if taken to its logical conclusion.

Dec 7, 20225 min read

A Look at the Policy Positions of the American Constitution Society (ACS)

How does the left-wing American Constitution Society interpret the US Constitution?

Nov 27, 202237 min read

Managing Emergencies: Comparative Emergency Powers in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia

Governments over-reacted to Covid-19, canceling civil liberties in the process. New approaches are needed to manage future emergencies.

Sep 19, 20224 min read

Right to Repair: A Natural Extension of Property Rights?

Right to repair laws protect ownership rights in property.