Constitution - Page 43

February 16, 2023

California and Nevada may ban forced prison labor

Nevada and California lawmakers are considering a law that would remove "involuntary servitude" from their states' constitutions; banning forced labor for prisoners.

February 14, 2023

Mike Pence to fight DOJ special counsel subpoena on Trump's efforts to overturn 2020 election results

Former Vice President Mike Pence is expected to challenge DOJ Special Counsel Jack Smith’s subpoena for testimony on Trump’s efforts to overturn Biden’s 2020 win.

February 10, 2023

March for Life visitors to National Archives told to 'remove or cover' pro-life attire: lawsuit

The American Center for Law and Justice has filed a lawsuit against the National Archives alleging that visitors were ordered to remove or cover pro-life clothing.

February 1, 2023

Ohio constitutional amendment measure misses ballot deadline

The Ohio Legislature missed their Wednesday deadline to pass a measure to make amending the state constitution more difficult in time for it to appear on the May ballot.

January 27, 2023

Pennsylvania constitutional amendments to miss ballot after legislative deadlock

A package of proposed amendments to the Pennsylvania constitution will likely not appear on the May primary ballot after legislators missed a Friday deadline to pass it.

January 27, 2023

Lawsuit accusing private prisons in Arizona of slavery now before top appeals court

A civil rights lawsuit that alleges prisons in Arizona are practicing slavery is now before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, a traditionally liberal federal court.

January 26, 2023

Indiana Senate supports constitutional change on bail rights

The Indiana Senate backs a constitutional change on bail rights on Thursday. This Republican-backed proposal would remove the right to bail if the person is a threat to society.

January 26, 2023

Sen. Kennedy stumps Biden nominee with basic questions about the Constitution

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., grilled four Biden judicial nominees on the Constitution during a confirmation hearing Wednesday, and one could not answer his questions.

January 24, 2023

Maryland Supreme Court to hear digital ad tax case appeal

The Maryland Supreme Court is going to hear an appeal on the state's first digital ad tax case. A Maryland judge ruled in October that this state law violates the U.S. Constitution.

January 18, 2023

MT lawmakers seek to interpret state constitution as means to restrict abortion

Montana lawmakers suggest the state’s constitutional right to privacy extends to unborn babies and should not be infringed upon, a move that could restrict or ban abortion.