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...
Yet Another Federal Court Fail
Conservatives and libertarians often count on the federal courts to “protect their rights.” This is a bad strategy. Most of the time it fails. Instead of protecting rights, federal courts hand down bad precedents that end up applying to the entire United States. Yet...
Record Shows Supreme Court Overwhelmingly Protects Federal Power
One of the most prevalent political strategies is to sue and hope federal courts rein in unconstitutional federal overreach. But evidence shows it almost never turns out that way. While some justices and Supreme Court opinions have restricted federal power over the...