A friendly Reminder

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