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...
The Power to Protect Is the Power to Control
Most people think the federal government should “guarantee” their rights. In other words, they think the U.S. government should police state and local governments to ensure that they don’t violate their rights. Practically speaking, the federal government does this...
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...