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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
LawCommentary
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
LawCommentary
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
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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
LawCommentary
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
LawCommentary
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
LawCommentary
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
LawCommentary
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
LawCommentary
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
Law Commentary
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
LawCommentary
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
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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
LawNews
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
LawCommentary
Brett Kavanaugh’s Defense of Second Amendment Is Hardly ‘Extremist’
From the moment President Donald Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to fill Justice Anthony Kennedy’s Supreme Court seat, gun control advocates have presented a seemingly… Read More
LawAnalysis
Podcast: Sen. Mike Lee on Criminal Justice Reform
Rachel del Guidice speaks to Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, about mandatory minimums and other criminal justice reform matters, and we feature her interview in today’s… Read More
LawNews
Liberal Group Behind Resistance to Supreme Court Pick Hides Its Funding
A left-leaning advocacy group that plans to spend millions opposing Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court has obscured funding sources through an opaque… Read More
LawCommentary
Why the Supreme Court Should Be More Like the Last Super Bowl
Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement, leading to President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, has thrown progressives, the Democratic Party, and… Read More
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Citizenship Is No Longer Required to Vote in San Francisco School Board Elections
Noncitizens can vote in San Francisco’s Board of Education elections after the city’s Department of Elections ruled Monday to do away with citizenship requirements. Noncitizens… Read More
LawCommentary
Here’s How Senators Can Best Evaluate Brett Kavanaugh
The process for appointing all federal judges is the same, and it includes three steps: the president nominates, the Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing,… Read More
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Yale Faculty, Students, and Alumni Praise Brett Kavanaugh in Counter Letter
After an open letter from Yale Law School students and faculty condemned the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, supporters of Kavanaugh from… Read More
