Category: Constitutional Topics

Who Is Thomas Massie? MIT-trained engineer Thomas Massie transitioned from the mechanical world to the political stage, entering Congress as a constitutional conservative representing Kentucky’s 4th District. Massie’s approach is characterized by his adherence to principles and his tendency to vote independently, often diverging from party lines. His consistent focus on federal and personal restraint…

President Trump Unveils Ambitious Golden Dome Missile Defense Project President Trump has announced the Golden Dome missile defense shield, a $175 billion project aimed at enhancing existing defense capabilities. This ambitious plan promises to intercept missiles globally, including from space. However, the project faces significant challenges: The Congressional Budget Office estimates the total cost could…

Constitutional Breaches in Jail Management The recent escape of ten inmates from Orleans Parish Jail in Louisiana has raised serious questions about the constitutional rights of pretrial detainees and the state’s adherence to due process. This incident exposes potential violations of the Fifth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments, which safeguard individuals’ rights to due process and…

Trump’s $400 Million Qatari Jet Sparks Controversy Donald Trump’s acceptance of a $400 million luxury Boeing jet from Qatar’s royal family has ignited a firestorm of controversy across the political spectrum. Critics from both sides of the aisle have raised concerns: Trump insists the jet is a donation for his future presidential library, but skepticism…

Supreme Court Confronts Nationwide Injunctions in Trump Birthright Citizenship Case During recent Supreme Court oral arguments, Justice Amy Coney Barrett engaged in a revealing exchange with U.S. Solicitor General John Sauer regarding the Trump administration’s adherence to federal court rulings. The questioning centered on a case involving birthright citizenship and highlighted the broader issue of…

Populism vs. Republican Constitutionalism Populism often challenges the stability of constitutional structures. The Founding Fathers designed our Constitution with checks and balances to prevent hasty decisions, particularly regarding tax policies. Populist rhetoric sometimes clashes with these constitutional guardrails, favoring direct appeals to the public over measured deliberation. Donald Trump’s recent comments on tax policy illustrate…

Federal Court Disrupts Trump Administration’s Use of Alien Enemies Act Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr.’s recent ruling has thrown a wrench in the Trump administration’s plans regarding the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. The decision critically examines whether the circumstances envisioned by the statute align with the administration’s actions. Rodriguez clarified that for valid invocation of…

Deep in Yellowstone National Park lies a 50-square-mile strip of Idaho known as the “Zone of Death,” where a legal quirk could, in theory, let someone dodge prosecution for serious crimes like murder. First flagged by law professor Brian C. Kalt in 2005, this loophole stems from a clash between federal jurisdiction and the Constitution’s…

The Proposal to Disarm the IRS Rep. Barry Moore of Alabama has introduced the “Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act,” proposing to remove firearms and ammunition from IRS agents. The plan would: Moore, supported by GOP colleagues like Harriet Hageman, Mary Miller, and Clay Higgins, argues that the IRS has become “weaponized” against Americans.…

Republican Tax Strategy Overview Tax policy remains a contentious issue in U.S. politics, with the Republican Party steadfastly committed to reducing taxes across the board. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a key figure in this approach, has consistently voiced opposition to tax increases on high-income earners. Recent discussions within the party have considered raising the tax…