Author: Paul Engel
Like many of you, I am a product of the public schools. Like many of you I thought the Constitution was for lawyers and judges. One day I read the Constitution, and was surprised to find I didn't need a law degree to understand it. Then I read the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers and even the Anti-Federalist Papers. As I learned more and more about our founding fathers and documents I saw how little we know about how our country was designed to work and how many people just didn't care. I started The Constitution Study to help those who also want read and study our Constitution.
Constitution Study Live! – January 2019
We discussed Red Flag laws and answered some interesting questions.
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034 – CNN’s Restraining Order and the Constitution
In this episode we look at the judge’s order for the White House to return the press pass to Jim Acosta. Check out this episode!
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Brandon Masin and the Effects of Red Flag Laws
While Texas does not have a Red Flag law, this is what can happen when the legal theory behind those laws go into effect. We should all thank Brandon Masin for standing up for his rights and, by extension, the rights of all Texans and all Americans. In short, possibly because Mr. Masin knows his…
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Incorporation Insanity
Many sports have what they call a “silly season”, a period of time when rumors fly and it seems the news is full of silly stories. I’ve come to think that any time the supreme Court is in session is my silly season. That’s because it seems just when I think I’ve found the silliest…
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033 – Do We Run the Country Like a Game of Monopoly
In this episode we look at how we run this nation and ask the question, do we bother reading the rules for the nation? Facebook Live Event: https://www.facebook.com/constitutionstudy/videos/363492727753382/ Check out this episode!
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The Incorporation Doctrine
You may have heard in the news about Timbs v. Indiana, where Mr. Timbs is claiming that the forfeiture of his vehicle as part of a drug sales case constituted an excessive fine prohibited by the Eighth Amendment. What makes this interesting from a constitutional point of view is the argument that the Eight Amendment is…
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032 – Birthright Citizenship
In this episode we’ll look at President Trumps promised executive order to end birthright citizenship. Check out this episode!
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Let it begin here
John Parker was a captain leading the Massachusetts militia in the battle of Lexington. When the British commander ordered the militia to lay down their arms and disperse, it was reported that John Parker said: Stand your ground. Don’t fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here….
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