“But it’s Only for the Terrorists.”
Heritage Gets it Wrong. Again. Supporters of detention provisions written into the NDAA continue to perpetuate this myth that no “non-terrorist” could ever possibly find himself held indefinitely until the end of hostilities. In essence, they claim, “If the government...
Original Intent, Original Understanding, Original Meaning
It is often said that the Constitution should be interpreted according to its “original intent, “original understanding,” or “original meaning.” Is there any difference between these concepts? And if so, which is the proper standard? This is an area in which there has...
Is There a Drone in Your Backyard?
by Andrew Napolitano Earlier last week, the federal government announced that the Air Force might be dispatching drones to a backyard near you. The stated purpose of these spies in the sky is to assist local police to find missing persons or kidnap victims, or to...