A friendly Reminder

Several presidential administrations have created plans to take over the government and the nation in the event of an emergency. While secret, declassified notes from periodic reviews show that the Office of President has plans to overturn the Constitution and your rights if he thinks it’s necessary. While we are aware that these plans exist, not even Congress knows what is contained in many of these plans. There’s a saying in many training communities, “The body will not go

What is a writ of habeas corpus? Why is your right to such a writ protected by the Constitution of the United States. What does this petition for a writ of habeas corpus mean, not only for the other January 6th detainees, but for everyone? Finally! The first of those incarcerated for participating in the January 6th demonstration have petitioned for a writ of habeas corpus. What does this mean? What are the constitutional issues? And why should this be important to all Americ

When is flying a flag government speech, and when is it personal? Can a government official deny someone a public accommodation simply because it is religious? How can the opinion in this case impact freedom of speech across the nation? When is flying a flag government speech? That was the question before the Supreme Court in the case of Shurtleff, et al. V. City Of Boston et al. Could the City of Boston refuse to fly a Christian flag? Was the city required to do so? Or did H

Yes, the CDC’s mask mandate has been vacated, but it was not found unconstitutional. By pointing out that the CDC exceeded its statutory authority, the court effectively told the government what it needs to do in order to bring the mandate back. This has implications not just for public transportation, but for the ability of government to tell you how to live your life. You’ve probably heard about the “ruling” from a U.S. District Court Judge in Florida that “struck down” the

What rights do you have to defend your home against the illegal entry of law enforcement? When can you sue law enforcement officers for violating your rights? A recent case before the Supreme Court takes a step toward helping you sue when law enforcement and the justice system maliciously prosecutes you for defending your rights. What can you do when government actors abuse their powers? I’ve talked before about the right to petition the government for a redress of grievance

What is a redress of grievance and why must it be protected? Can Congress or the courts grant immunity to companies, agencies, or individuals? What can the American people do to protect your right to petition government for a redress of grievance? The First Amendment prohibits Congress from passing laws that abridge your right to petition the government for a redress of grievance. Yet not only has Congress ignored that restriction on their actions, but the federal courts have

Do governments have the legal authority to dictate employment decisions to private organizations, especially religious ones? Does the Supreme Court of Washington have the power to ignore the law and dictate to a gospel mission who they have to employ? Why did the Supreme Court of the United States refuse to hear this case? Imagine your rights are under attack. You seek assistance from those who have sworn to protect you, only to be attacked again. You reach out to what you th

Have you noticed that most of society tries to keep us focused on the President and the Federal Government? While everyone is looking toward Washington, D.C. to save us, they are not the only ones taking away your rights. Why should we focus on grassroots government rather than Washington, D.C.? Misdirection is the stock and trade of both magicians and politicians. Over the years, the American people have been conditioned to focus on Washington, D.C. as both the source of our

Can governments, or those who work for them, make money from foreclosures on people’s homes? What are the fiduciary responsibilities of public servants in cases of foreclosure? Eight citizens in Oakland County Michigan are suing to answer just those questions. We all recognize that property can be foreclosed on for failure to pay a tax debt. What happens when the value of the foreclosure is greater than the debt owed? A case out of Michigan, recently appealed to the Sixth Cir

How do you know if freedom of religion still exists in America? What protects our freedom of religion? Do courts have the authority to interpret a church’s own rule to them? How can you tell if you have freedom of religion? Is it because of the First Amendment? Does freedom of religion exist because people say so? Does freedom of religion exist if government can decide whether you are properly following the tenants of your religion? A recent case before the Supreme Court aske

Does an influx of illegal aliens constitute an invasion? If this is an invasion, what does the Constitution require the federal government to do? What are the consequences of referring to the masses of illegal aliens as invaders? A reader sent me an email about the influx of illegal aliens on our southern border. The question of whether or not this constituted an invasion and thereby requires a response by the federal government under Article IV, Section 4, is one which is wo

How familiar are the American people with what the First Amendment says? What do the American people think about the freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment? What is the overall state of the First Amendment in American society? I got the idea for the Constitution Study while listening to a podcast reporting on the 2013 State of the First Amendment Survey. While the First Amendment Center has not issued a survey since 2019, based on what I’ve been seeing lately it’s still w

Are the states sovereign or vassals of Washington, D.C.? What role do the states and the idea of nullification have in our constitutional republic? Could nullification be the best method to restore the republic? With all of the unconstitutional laws, executive orders, and regulations coming out of Washington, D.C. lately, people often wonder what can be done. An out of control federal government was nothing new in America. At the end of the 18th century, two of our Founding F

Is America a democracy or a republic? What is the difference between a democracy and a republic? What responsibility does the federal government have to protect our republican form of government? We keep hearing about threats to America’s democracy. Occasionally, I’ll even hear someone point out that the United States is not a democracy, but a republic. How many Americans know the difference? And just what are the responsibilities of the federal government to protect that rep

What is a Convention of States, and what powers would it have? Would such a convention reign in Washington, D.C., or would a run-away convention overturn the Constitution? What role would Congress have in such a convention? With the recent passing of legislation in both the Wisconsin and Nebraska legislatures, the call for a Convention of States is once again in the news. This has brought up a lot of comments and more than a few questions. So what is this Convention of States

The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.  And at Article IV and Section 4, the Constitution says this: “The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion…” So, the federal government has an affirmative duty to secure the borders of our country against invasion. But Joe Biden and his agents are doing exactly the opposite. Under his direction, agents of the federal government h

Do you know how we elect a President? Do you know who is in charge of Presidential elections? What do you think would happen if Congress set the rules for Presidential elections? Does Congress have the legal power to regulate Presidential elections? The answer is no. Yet Senators Angus King, Amy Klobuchar, and Dick Durbin have released a discussion draft of their legislation to place Congress in control of the Presidential election process, in direct violation of the Constitu

How are the Emergency Use Authorization laws being manipulated in order to promote “vaccines” that are not legally vaccines? What is the role of medical ethics in the ongoing push for “vaccine” mandates? What is informed consent and why is it so important? Many of you may be wondering what medical ethics has to do with the Constitution. Many who’ve been following what’s been going on with the COVID-19 “vaccine” and related mandates have asked me about the Nuremberg Code. Whil

These cases are not about the validity of these “vaccine” mandates, only whether or not to enjoin them until they’ve worked their way through the courts. The court has decided to “split the baby”, enjoining the OSHA mandate while lifting stays against the HHS one. Not one attorney or justice quoted the Constitution in either their oral arguments or the court’s opinion. In a previous post I reviewed the oral arguments before the Supreme Court in two sets of cases involving fed

Has Congress granted executive agencies the power to promulgate vaccine mandate regulations? That was the question before the Supreme Court. Who decides? That is the core question in these cases. Who decides under what conditions you will work? Who decides what medical procedures you need to receive to live freely in society? Who decides what powers the federal government has? Can we still call ourselves a constitutional republic when the constitution is routinely ignored by