Incorporation Doctrine
How Heller Botched the Second Amendment
Ask any gun enthusiast about the basis or origins of our right to keep and bear arms, and many will undoubtedly bring up the landmark case District of Columbia et al. v. Heller, decided by the United States Supreme Court in 2008. This case is touted as the vindication...
Charlottesville: Blame the Incorporation Doctrine
There was plenty of blame and finger-pointing in the aftermath of the Charlottesville protests. One woman died and at least 33 people suffered injuries when right-wing and left-wing groups clashed during the Unite the Right Rally. Two state troopers also died when...
The Supremacy Clause and the Bill of Rights
Many Americans believe the Bill of Rights apply to state and local governments. Most who hold this position rely on the 14th Amendment and the “incorporation doctrine” to support their position. But some proponents of using federal power to restrict state...
Why Libertarians Should Support “States’ Rights”
During an interview on the Lions of Liberty Podcast, Libertarian Party National Committee Chairman Nicholas Sarwark called Ron Paul’s support for “states’ rights” “anti-libertarian.” He had policy prescriptions that were straight-up...