The Study Corner
NYC’s Assault on a Constitution
Is New York City’s new rule about using the term ‘Illegal Alien’ an assault on the Constitution? Yes, but not the Constitution you probably thought.
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The Myth of Case Law
How many of you would be surprised to learn that those in law school aren’t required to study the supreme law of the land? Every attorney I’ve asked has told me they did not study the Constitution in law school, they studied Constitutional Law. I wanted to take some time to discuss not only what the difference is, but why it’s important.
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Precrime Comes to Congress
We all want to be safe. None of us want to be the victims of violence. But what are we willing to give up in an effort to secure that safety? And once we’ve paid the price for the promise of safety, will we find it worth the cost?
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Understanding Impeachment
With the recent discussions about impeaching the President apparently coming to a head, and calls for impeaching Justice Kavanaugh, I thought it was a good time to discuss the process from its constitutional roots.
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Vattel’s Law of Nations and the U.S. Constitution
Several people I’ve talk to have claimed Emmerich de Vattel’s book, The Law of Nations, as a reference text for understanding different parts of the U.S. Constitution. This book is most common referenced when discussing the citizenship requirements for President of the United States. I decided to do some research on the topic for myself. And of course, share it with you.
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Constitution Day 2019
Often maligned, misunderstood, and misrepresented, the Constitution of the United States of America is a historical masterpiece. Surviving far longer than any other national constitution, its age is surpassed only by that of the Constitution of the State of Massachusetts. Frequently referred to as antiquated and outdated, this document and the government it created, has…
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Tyranny via Good Intentions
There are many Americans who are concerned about the over use of and possible addiction to social media. The question I have? Is the proper reaction to these concerns to institute tyranny?
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What Can We Learn From an Amicus Brief in NYSRPA v NYC
Several U.S. Senators filed an Amicus (friend of the court) Brief in the case NEW YORK STATE RIFLE & PISTOL ASSOCIATION, INC., v. CITY OF NEW YORK, NEW YORK (NYSRPA v NYC). The senators make some interesting points, some good not not so good. There is however a lot we can learn, not only about the constitutional issue, but the state of our political discourse.
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