A Win for Texas and the Rule of Law!
A federal court has ruled it is unconstitutional for Congress to pass legislation by proxy voting, and that laws must be passed with members physically present.
Limited Government
MSLF Partners with the Centennial Institute for Constitution Day
Last night, MSLF’s Deputy General Counsel Sean Nation spoke at the Centennial Institute’s Lecture Series on Constitution Day. His topic was “How the Structure of the Constitution Preserves Liberty.” Sean…
Feature in the Epoch Times for MSLF
MSLF attorney David McDonald and Director of the MSLF Center to Keep & Bear Arms Brian Abbas were just featured today in an article by the Epoch Times in which…
Will Trachman on “Regulatory Whiplash” with The Federalist Society
Last week MSLF General Counsel Will Trachman was hosted by the Federalist Society to discuss insights about regulatory whiplash. The environment of government and regulations is a complex one and…
Loper Bright: How Should Courts Apply “Chevron Deference”?
Loper Bright v. Raimondo
From our high school government classes, we remember that Congress passes bills, and the President signs them. But there’s more to the story. Congress has delegated an enormous amount of…
So A Neighbor Asked…Is the Declaration of Independence Relevant Today?
Welcome to this month’s episode of “So A Neighbor Asked” where Mountain States attorneys answer your questions about the Constitution (in this case the Declaration), the law and the principles…
Texas v. Garland
The Constitution Governs in Crisis
The Constitution must be followed especially during crises—there would be no point in a supreme law if the legislature could ignore it when things get tough.
Will “Collusive Settlements” Return Under Joe Biden?
“Improper-third party payment” is the diplomatic name for what some call extortions or shakedowns of private companies. And this is how the racket works.
TABOR Foundation v. RTD
Historical Case
Case Summary Issue: Whether the General Assembly can circumvent TABOR by expanding the taxing authority of RTD and SCFD without voter approval. Plaintiff: TABOR Foundation Defendants: Regional Transportation District, Scientific…
National Labor Relations Board v. Noel Canning
Historical Case
Case Summary Issue: 1. Whether the President’s recess-appointment power may be exercised during a recess that occurs within a session of the Senate, or is instead limited to recesses that…