Constitutional
IN DEPTH: Federal, State Lawsuits Seek Constitutional Clarity on ‘Racial Gerrymanders’
It’s a fine litigative line: Gerrymandering by a majority party for political purposes is legal because elections have consequences. But if the consequences of gerrymandering predetermine election results by diluting the voting efficacy of racial minorities, then it is illegal. Defining when “racial gerrymandering” is constitutional and when it is not is a nub of […]
Following Landmark Second Amendment Decision, SCOTUS Overturns Appeals Court Decisions in 4 States
The Supreme Court followed up its June 23 landmark ruling that for the first time recognized a constitutional right to carry firearms in public for self-defense, by issuing a series of rulings June 30 reversing federal appeals court decisions that upheld gun restrictions in California, New Jersey, Maryland, and Hawaii. Courts will find it difficult […]
Ban on Same-Sex Marriage ‘Constitutional’ in Japan, Court Rules
A Japanese court on Monday dismissed a lawsuit filed by three same-sex couples who argued that Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. Three same-sex couples in their 30s and 50s contended in Osaka District Court that the law prohibiting them from marrying was “unjust discrimination” and sought 1 million yen ($7,400) in damages for […]
‘Constitutional Carry’ Bill Signed Into Law in Indiana
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on March 21 signed into law a bill to remove the requirement to carry handgun permits, also referred to as a “constitutional carry” bill by some, in reference to the Second Amendment. The measure, HEA 1296, passed by a 30–20 vote in Indiana’s Senate on March 8 after it passed the state […]
Expert on Constitutionality of Vaccine Mandates
A recent poll conducted by the Trafalgar group says that the majority of Americans do not believe the Biden administration’s recent vaccine mandates are constitutional. NTD spoke with Mark Meckler, president of Convention of States, to discuss the new poll and the constitutionality of the vaccine mandates.
Facts Matter (Sept. 8): New York County Goes ‘Constitutional’—Will Refuse All Government Overreach
In California, a group of parents filed a lawsuit against the state because a new curriculum in the public school system was having their children openly pray to five Aztec gods. In New York, a conservative county in the western part of the state has just passed a resolution, officially became a “Constitutional County” —meaning […]
Former Marine: Newsom Recall Shows States Can Do More; Protect Constitutional Rights | Dr. Cordie Williams
Dr. Cordie Williams is a U.S. Marine and chiropractor. He is also the founder of 1776 Forever Free, a community-based non-profit organization. In this interview, he explains why the Recall Newsom initiative gained extensive support from people, and how it sets an example for other states. He also discussed the similarities and differences between the […]
Trump Impeachment Trial to Kick Off: Democrats Claim ‘Grievous Constitutional Crime,’ Defense Says ‘Political Theater’
Former President Trump’s second impeachment trial is set to kick off in the Senate on Tuesday, while his lawyers have dismissed the trial as “political theater.”