I have two articles at The Federalist this week discussing the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Read about Day 1 and Day 2 here.
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This week in the Courts
StandardI have two articles at The Federalist this week about Supreme Court cases:
- On Tuesday, I wrote about why the sales tax decision in Wayfair was correct and pro-federalism.
- On Wednesday, I wrote about the travel ban case, Trump v. Hawaii, and how it was shocking that it wasn’t 9-0.
By Hook or By Crook
StandardIt’s wrong to use a power imbalance to force people to bend to your will, whether that power is achieved through election or through wealth. My latest at The Federalist.
No, Trump did not put guns in the hands of madmen
StandardHave you seen the meme circulating lately that Trump and the GOP repealed laws that kept guns away from mentally disturbed people? I wrote about why that is a pack of lies. Read about it today at The Federalist.
Papers, please
StandardToday at National Review Online, I wrote about internal checkpoints and how excessive efforts to stop illegal immigration have infringed on citizens’ rights.
A NATION OF LAWS
StandardBowe Bergdahl is guilty, no matter what President Trump has to say about him. My latest at The Federalist.
National ID
StandardToday at The Federalist, I wrote about why–despite the legitimate concerns–a national identification card is a good idea.
Not everything dumb is criminal
StandardToday at The Federalist, I write about the latest fake legal theory that outraged partisans think will lead to Trump’s impeachment (it won’t).