Constitution - Page 30

November 25, 2023

‘LEGAL THEFT': Texas class action lawsuit aims to make it harder for police, prosecutors to seize cash

A class action lawsuit accuses police and prosecutors of violating drivers' constitutional rights by seizing and keeping their money without convicting them of a crime.

November 23, 2023

NRA praises court order striking down ‘draconian’ blue state's handgun law

The National Rifle Association says that a federal court ruling striking down Maryland's handgun qualification requirement is a 'significant victory' for gun rights.

November 22, 2023

Judge blocks America's 'most extreme' gun control law, but blue state plans to appeal

Oregon's strict permit-to-purchase gun control bill and high capacity magazine ban has been put on hold again after a judge ruled it violates the state constitution.

November 17, 2023

On this day in history, November 17, 1871, National Rifle Association founded by Civil War veteran officers

The National Rifle Association, which has some 5.5 million members in the U.S., was chartered in New York City on Nov. 17, 1871, by veteran Union officers of the Civil War.

November 14, 2023

It’s time to revive the American spirit. Here's how we start

America's success is due in no small part to the country's forebearers and a shining testimony to moral courage and intellectual brilliance.

November 8, 2023

Moms sue state over 'creepy' baby blood database, privacy concerns

Parents were horrified to learn their babies' mandatory newborn blood samples may have ended up in a vast database that has, in some cases, been shared with police.

November 7, 2023

Supreme Court appears likely to hand Biden DOJ a win on challenge to gun law

The Supreme Court seemed poised to support a federal law that bans guns from those subject to domestic violence restraining orders in a major Second Amendment case.

November 1, 2023

New study finds American history college courses amplify divisive moments while ignoring positive actions

Higher education failed to teach basics of American history and, instead, emphasized the moments that divided Americans, according to a report.

November 1, 2023

On this day in history, November 1, 1800, John Adams becomes first president to live in White House

John Adams, in the final months of his administration, became the first American president to live in the new executive mansion, later dubbed the White House, on Nov. 1, 1800.

October 23, 2023

The single greatest threat to America is hiding in plain sight