…only rational way to understand what the Constitution means by the word “person” was to go to “the teachings at the time the Constitution was framed.” Doing this, he quoted…

…judicial activism generally criticized by conservatives. Conservatives have repeatedly described judicial activism as judges elevating their personal views over the Constitution or the law. At its core, this is the…

…to “the work of another generation.” Four decades later, Jefferson’s vision became a reality when the U.S. Constitution was amended to prohibit slavery. The amendment, which banned “slavery” and “involuntary…

…wrong. They claim that the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gives citizenship to all children born in the U.S., except for the children of diplomats. However, the legislative history…

…the “principle of religious liberty, an inalienable right that has been enshrined in our Constitution.” The Constitution, however, enshrines this right for all individuals, not just for religious institutions. Fifth,…

…in politics, their concern does not seem to extend to media corporations and their wealthy owners. The First Amendment to the Constitution prohibits Congress from “abridging the freedom of speech,…

…“We urge you, after consulting with Congress, and consistent with the U.S. Constitution and laws, to take necessary actions (including, if appropriate, air and missile strikes on suspect Iraqi sites)…

…from state regulation,” and the Framers of the Constitution “did not write the Second Amendment in order to protect a private right of armed self-defense.” • appointed another Supreme Court…