Constitution
Is the Attorney General Unconstitutional?
In the New York Times, Neal Katyal and George Conway argue that the President’s appointment of Matthew Whitaker as Acting Attorney General is unconstitutional: the problem, they say, is that Whitaker, who was Attorney General Sessions’ chief of staff, was...
10 Myths About the U.S. Constitution Most Congressmen Believe
A recent article on MSN is headlined: “10 Myths About the U.S. Constitution Most Americans Believe.” Here are the ten myths: The Constitution is on hemp paper. The Constitution has 39 signatures. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams signed the Constitution. The same...
Learning the Constitution: An Introduction
Most people turn to lawyers or law professors to help them understand the Constitution. The problem with this approach lies in the fact that most lawyers and law professors are J.D. impaired. So where do we turn? How can we figure out what the various clauses and...
Birthright Citizenship and Constitutional Interpretation
Various media outlets are reporting that President Trump is considering an executive order modifying rules on birthright citizenship. They are also typically reporting or heavily implying that this order would violate the Constitution. I think the issue is more...