The Original Meaning of “Necessary” in the Necessary and Proper Clause
One of the most significant (and often abused) clauses in the U.S. Constitution is the โNecessary and Properโ Clause. The clause states: โThe Congress shall have Power… To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the...
Constitutional Supremacy, Not Judicial Supremacy
In response to a U.S. Supreme Court opinion, President Andrew Jackson allegedly remarked โJohn Marshall has made his decision; now let him enforce it!” Whether he actually said it or not, the statement gets at the heart of an important constitutional question....
Step by Step for Liberty: Cannabis Edition
In the early days of the state-level movement to legalize marijuana, we often got opposition from a surprising camp – libertarians. You would think libertarians would be thrilled with laws rolling back cannabis prohibition, but for many, it wasn’t enough....