Judiciary
Today in History: Judiciary Act of 1789 Signed into Law
On this date in 1789, George Washington signed the Judiciary Act into law. This was arguably the first federal exercise of unconstitutional power. Article III of the Constitution delegated judicial power to the Supreme Court and empowered Congress to “ordain and...
One reason judges make mistakes about the Constitution
Many Americans complain when the courts allow Congress and federal officials to violate the Constitution. Why does that happen? There are several reasons, but here’s one that few people appreciate: Often when judges are called on to interpret a word or phrase in the...
Fact Check: No, overruling Roe v. Wade would not endanger other rights
In a previous essay, I surmised that the purpose of leaking the Supreme Court’s draft opinion overruling Roe v. Wade (pdf) was to expose one or more justices to political pressure. Abortion proponents are now applying that pressure—in the media, from academia, in...
The Fascinating Supreme Court Opinions in the Vaello Madero Case
Note: In this Supreme Court case, issued April 21, 2022, II’s Rob Natelson received his 21st citation from the justices—this time from Justice Clarence Thomas. In this essay, which first appeared in the May 1, 2022 Epoch Times, he discusses the importance the case...