A case of a praying high-school coach has put another nail in the coffin of a terrible precedent known as the “Lemon Test”. What does it take for a government actor to establish a religion? What are the limits of government employers controlling the speech and actions of their employees? A high-school coach was denied his freedom of religion and speech based on a nothing more than 50 year old lemon of a court opinion. In the case Lemon v. Kurtzman, the Supreme Court claimed t

Does the Clean Air Act empower the EPA to regulate the national power grid? What standard should a court use when interpreting the laws of the United States? Will West Virginia v. EPA change the powers of executive agencies? Did you ever imagine that a question about air pollution could end up changing the way governments work? That may be exactly what happened with the Supreme Court’s opinion in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency. What started as a question of

After almost 50 years, the Supreme Court opinions in Roe and Casey have been overturned. The right to obtain an abortion is not in the language of the Constitution, neither is it in the history of this country before 1973. While this decision has certainly caused an uproar, this is an opportunity to review the court’s opinion. After almost 50 years, a landmark decision of the Supreme Court has been overturned. Will it be remembered with other decisions like Dred Scott or Ples

Are the solutions to America’s problems in Washington, D.C.? Where can the American people find answers if not in Washington, D.C.? How can reading and studying the Constitution help you find those answers? There are plenty of problems in America today, too many to number most likely. I’m frequently asked what we can do. Too often, it seems everyone is looking to Washington, D.C. for answers. By studying the Constitution, and a couple of Supreme Court opinions, I think we can

Are the Several States in a similar state as the Colonies were in 1776? Is there really much difference between the government of King George in 1776 and the government in Washington, D.C. in 2022? Do you think the signers of the Declaration of Independence thought the American people would be so dependent on their central government? Last year, I re-examined the Declaration of Independence in the light of current events . After another year, I believe the evidence is clear t

When does spend money become speech? Does Congress have the legal authority to regulate loans made by a candidate to their campaign? What are the long term consequences of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 Have you ever considered how money relates to speech? The federal government has. One of the issues with federal election law is the limitation on the use of money for a candidate to get their message out. What does the case FEC v Cruz have to do with free speech?

Author: Mike Sonnevedlt Recently, signs have popped up in DC calling on a night of rioting. The cause? The presumed overturning of Roe v. Wade. The culprits that are taking credit for the whole “mission”? Jane's Revenge. Jane's Revenge is a terrorist group, (and I specifically name them as such) who have determined that the overturning of Roe v. Wade is such a threat to America, that the only recourse is to claim “open season” on pro-life groups and crisis pregnancy centers.

Once you turn 18, you assume you’re an adult, right? California law doesn’t think so, at least when it comes to certain firearms. Believe it or not, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals told California that their restrictions on young adults purchasing center fire semiautomatic rifles was unconstitutional. As children, we receive protection of our rights through our parents. But have you ever considered at what age you receive protections for your rights directly? Is it the sam

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

Author: Paul Garner In the GardenThen the LORD God took the man and put him into the garden of Eden to cultivate it and keep it. The LORD God commanded the man, saying, “From any tree of the garden you may eat freely; but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you will surely die.” -Genesis 2:15-17 Many people have the impression that God is an authoritarian. They are told about the ten commandments and the many

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

Author: Paul Garner Can we talk about consent for a few minutes? The #MeToo movement has truly brought the idea of consent to the foreground of public discourse in the recent past. Lunatic activists and opportunists aside, millions of American women have a legitimate grievance that men are not respecting their “no”. Millions of men are violating the consent of women, applying force and coercion to overcome the resistance of women. The only right and proper rule is that

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