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.
Limited Government
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…
TABOR Foundation v. Colorado Bridge Enterprise
Historical Case
Case Summary Issue: Whether the Colorado General Assembly can circumvent the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) of the Colorado Constitution by granting a government-owned enterprise the power to assess taxes…
Rock Springs Grazing Association v. Salazar
Historical Case
Case Summary Issue: Whether federal agencies must comply with federal law and federal court orders? Plaintiff: Rock Springs Grazing Association (RSGA) Defendant: Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, in his…
Thomas More Law Center v. Obama
Historical Case
Case Summary Issue: Whether the Commerce Clause, or any other provision of the United States Constitution, gives Congress the power to require individuals to purchase health insurance? Plaintiff: Thomas More…
Horne v. Flores
Historical Case
Case Summary Issue: Whether principles of federalism limit a federal court’s authority to control a state’s educational funding system? Plaintiff: Thomas Horne, Superintendent of Public Instruction of the State of…
Hawaii v. Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Historical Case
Case Summary Issue: Whether Congress may create race-based preferences for Native Hawaiians by legislative fiat, proclaiming them a political group with which the United States has a special and unique…