Constitution - Page 4

September 9

SEN. TIM KAINE: Why America's rights depend on laws, not divine decrees or religious authority

Yes, the Declaration of Independence is right about inalienable rights. But our legal rights must be protected by law and government rather than relying solely on divine origin.

September 5

Justice Department mulls restricting transgender people from buying guns

Department of Justice officials discuss potential firearm restrictions for transgender people in early-stage internal meetings, though no concrete proposals have been made.

August 26

Charlamagne tha God argues flag-burners 'don't give a damn about America' after Trump executive order

Radio host Charlamagne tha God criticized flag-burning protesters, saying they "don't give a damn about America," following Trump's executive order on flag desecration

August 26

Federal judge rejects Milwaukee judge's immunity claim in ICE obstruction case

U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman denies immunity motion for Milwaukee judge accused of obstructing federal immigration enforcement in courthouse incident.

August 26

JONATHAN TURLEY: Trump's bold flag-burning crackdown sets up big fight down the road

The test of free speech principles is your willingness to defend speech you find offensive. For most of us, there are few acts more offensive than the burning of the American flag.

August 20

Trump's DHS compares term ‘undocumented immigrant’ to ‘they/them’ pronouns, defends ‘alien’

DHS defends use of 'alien' terminology for immigrants, citing federal law references in U.S. Code sections on immigration and deportation procedures.

August 18

Politicians want you to pay for ‘cashless bail.’ It’s dangerous and expensive

Private bail industry defends secured bail as a right that ensures court appearances without taxpayer costs. Reforms would also expand bureaucracy

August 14

Supreme Court has 'good chance' of hearing Kim Davis' case urging same-sex marriage be overturned: lawyer

Former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis is petitioning the Supreme Court to overturn the Obergefell v. Hodges decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

August 13

Federal oversight in Washington – a special case as old as America itself

From mutinies to modernity, the District of Columbia's unique constitutional status lets Congress – and now President Trump – exert rare control over the capital’s streets and future.

August 12

I support Trump taking control of DC police — the Constitution is on his side

President Donald Trump's D.C. police takeover could signal the end of home rule as administration asserts federal control over the nation's capital city and its law enforcement.