LawCommentary
Why I Objected to a Bill That Would Ban 3D Gun Designs
Last Tuesday, President Donald Trump tweeted, “I am looking into 3-D Plastic Guns being sold to the public. Already spoke to NRA, doesn’t seem to… Read More
Law Analysis
The Consequences of Philadelphia’s ICE Decision
Listen here to the full podcast, which features an interview with Hans von Spakovsky on Philadelphia’s decision to stop sharing arrest data with ICE or… Read More
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Trump Officials Warn of Russian Meddling in This Fall’s Elections
Top Trump administration officials pledged Thursday to go all-out in fighting Russian interference in the 2018 midterm elections, announcing efforts across the government. “Our democracy… Read More
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New Report Shows Government Gave DACA Protection to Thousands of Criminals
Historian Jacob Burckhardt once warned against being deceived by “terrible simplifiers.” If he hadn’t died in 1897, you might be tempted to think he was… Read More
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This Man Has Spent 26 Years Behind Bars for a Crime Someone Else Confessed To
“If it wasn’t for my artwork and God, there’s no way we’d be having this conversation right now.” I’m in Colorado on a three-way phone… Read More
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This Case Presents Perfect Opportunity for Courts to Push Back on Federal Agencies
Does an administrative agency have the power to rewrite an act of Congress? The answer to that question in the headline ought to be a… Read More
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5 Absurd Excuses the Left Is Using to Delay Brett Kavanaugh
Senate Democrats have done an about-face on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination. At first, they had no doubt that Kavanaugh was nothing less than… Read More
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Philadelphia Mayor Ends ICE Contract
Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Martina White took Democratic Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney to task on “Fox & Friends” Monday over his decision to end a data-sharing… Read More
LawCommentary
‘Undocumented Immigrant’ Is a Made-Up Term That Ignores the Law
The news media is reporting that an internal email at the Justice Department has reminded its lawyers that the legally correct term they should be… Read More
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Legislative Prayer Is Still Constitutional
The Supreme Court of the United States recently declined to review two cases on prayer in public settings, leaving “in disarray” the law regarding the… Read More
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We Hear You: Voter Fraud, Russian Meddling, American Women, and More
Editor’s note: What’s worse, the Russians messing with our elections or us letting our guard down on the right to vote? Your thoughts follow. Don’t… Read More
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How Your Child’s Lemonade Stand Could Land You in Jail
Have your kids ever asked you if they could set up a lemonade stand in the neighborhood? If so, don’t be so quick to give… Read More
LawNews
Fight Over Proper Reading of Constitution to Figure Prominently in Kavanaugh’s Hearings, Experts Say
Legal experts say the fight for the original meaning of the Constitution will play a significant role in the confirmation process for President Donald Trump’s… Read More
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No, Brett Kavanaugh Does Not Believe Presidents Are Above the Law
In less than three weeks, opponents of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court have become completely unhinged. Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., has actually… Read More
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Senate Is Dragging Its Feet on Major Prison Reform Bill
It is rare these days in Washington to see bipartisan support for anything, let alone for a major issue with far-reaching implications for the nation…. Read More
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Trump Hits Roadblocks in Remaking the Nation’s Most Liberal Court
President Donald Trump has had success in reshaping lower federal courts, but he has hit stumbling blocks in getting nominees confirmed to the most liberal… Read More
Law Commentary
What the Carter Page FISA Warrant Reveals About the Trump-Russia Investigation
Listen here to the full podcast, which features an interview with Hans von Spakovsky and a discussion of a new analysis of how 30-year-olds have… Read More
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Trump’s Latest Pardon Shows the Pitfalls of Mandatory Minimums
President Donald Trump has issued several pardons now that demonstrate his thinking on what constitutes unjust punishment. The presidential pardon power to commute and vacate… Read More
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Defend Free Speech as ‘Precious and Rare,’ Jeff Sessions Tells High Schoolers
A raucous crowd of high schoolers greeted Attorney General Jeff Sessions when he championed freedom of speech as “precious and rare” during remarks Tuesday at… Read More
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What Brett Kavanaugh’s Previous Hearings Tell Us About His Judicial Philosophy
Hours after President Donald Trump announced his nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said: “The American… Read More
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5 Ways Uncle Sam Could Ruin Your Summer Road Trip
The summer road trip: Is it pure family fun, or a vile crime spree? If you’re planning a wholesome cross-country adventure, beware: Uncle Sam has… Read More
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Unlikely Senate Allies Lee, Booker Use Film to Document the Need for Criminal Justice Reform
A conservative Republican from Utah and a liberal Democrat from New Jersey are unlikely allies in a bipartisan bid to reform the U.S. criminal justice… Read More
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Democrats Keep Moving Goal Posts on Brett Kavanaugh’s Nomination
Senate Democrats are trying to use the magician’s trick of misdirection to cast doubt on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s fitness for the Supreme Court. It won’t… Read More
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Right Side of History: The 7 Biggest Supreme Court Political Controversies
“The Right Side of History” is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting left-wing myths about figures and events… Read More
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What Brett Kavanaugh’s Speeches Tell Us About His Judicial Approach
As the Senate begins the confirmation process for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, senators must evaluate Kavanaugh’s qualifications to determine what kind of justice his… Read More
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The Clinton State Department’s Major Security Breach That Everyone Is Ignoring
Peter Strzok’s testimony about the email server scandal involving former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton raised headlines because of his defiant, disrespectful, and unapologetic attitude… Read More
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Federal Court Hands Trump a Win, Brings Rogue Agency Under Tighter Control
“You’re fired.” President Donald Trump will soon be able to use his famous catch phrase against the head of a troubled federal agency, the Federal… Read More
LawNews
California Supreme Court Smacks Down Ballot Initiative to Split State Into 3
The Supreme Court of California struck down a ballot initiative Wednesday to divide the state into three states—California, Northern California, and Southern California. Proposition 9,… Read More
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These 6 Cases Show How Brett Kavanaugh Might Rule on Religious Freedom
While serving on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., Judge Brett Kavanaugh heard cases touching on religious liberty that could indicate how… Read More
