Free and Independent States! Going Beyond the Declaration
Two declarations, one pamphlet – and a timeless speech from the Father of the American Revolution – going beyond the Declaration of July 4, 1776 for this special Independence Day …
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Constitution Research Guide: How to Read an 18th Century Legal Document
How do you get to the original, legal meaning of a word, phrase, article, clause or section of the Constitution? Following the advice of the founders – this guide includes …
Now in Effect: Idaho Law Expands “Constitutional Carry” Again
BOISE, Idaho (July 1, 2020) – Today, a new law went into effect that expands Idaho’s “constitutional carry” law, and allows any U.S. citizen over 18 who can legally own …
Executive Power: Who Made Presidents and Governors Kings?
Article II of the Constitution defines the role and qualifications of the president. The Constitution delegates specific powers and responsibilities to the executive branch including the power of appointment, the …
Habeas Corpus Originalism in DHS v. Thuraissigiam
In Department of Homeland Security v. Thuraissigiam, decided Thursday, the Supreme Court (Per Justice Alito, writing for himself, Roberts, Thomas, Gorsuch and Kavanaugh) held that the writ of habeas corpus didn’t …
America’s Revolutionary Founders Would Be Anti-Government Extremists Today
Had the Declaration of Independence been written today, it would have rendered its signers extremists or terrorists, resulting in them being placed on a government watch list, targeted for surveillance …
Today in History: Patrick Henry Becomes Virginia’s First Governor Under Its Own Constitution
Today in 1776, Patrick Henry was inaugurated as Virginia’s first governor. The event marked the first time in history where a republican governor took office under a constitution written and …
Document Unmasks Fusion Center’s Participation in License Plate Surveillance
A document pulled from the BlueLeaks trove reveals the Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC) collects automatic license plate reader (ALPR) information and stores it for up to a year, …
To the Voters: Michigan Passes Electronic Communications and Data Privacy Amendment
LANSING, Mich. (June 26, 2020) – On Wednesday, the Michigan House unanimously gave final approval to a resolution that will put a state constitutional amendment on the ballot to elevate …
Top 5 Things I’ve Learned Over the Years: TAC’s 14th Anniversary
Celebrating the Tenth Amendment Center’s 14 year anniversary today – Michael Boldin goes through some of the biggest things he learned while dedicating his life to supporting the Constitution and …