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Opinion September 9

SEN. TIM KAINE: Why America's rights depend on laws, not divine decrees or religious authority

Yes, the Declaration of Independence is right about inalienable rights. But our legal rights must be protected by law and government rather than relying solely on divine origin.

Second Amendment September 5

Justice Department mulls restricting transgender people from buying guns

Department of Justice officials discuss potential firearm restrictions for transgender people in early-stage internal meetings, though no concrete proposals have been made.

Media August 26

Charlamagne tha God argues flag-burners 'don't give a damn about America' after Trump executive order

Radio host Charlamagne tha God criticized flag-burning protesters, saying they "don't give a damn about America," following Trump's executive order on flag desecration

Wisconsin August 26

Federal judge rejects Milwaukee judge's immunity claim in ICE obstruction case

U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman denies immunity motion for Milwaukee judge accused of obstructing federal immigration enforcement in courthouse incident.

Opinion August 26

JONATHAN TURLEY: Trump's bold flag-burning crackdown sets up big fight down the road

The test of free speech principles is your willingness to defend speech you find offensive. For most of us, there are few acts more offensive than the burning of the American flag.

Homeland Security August 20

Trump's DHS compares term ‘undocumented immigrant’ to ‘they/them’ pronouns, defends ‘alien’

DHS defends use of 'alien' terminology for immigrants, citing federal law references in U.S. Code sections on immigration and deportation procedures.

Opinion August 18

Politicians want you to pay for ‘cashless bail.’ It’s dangerous and expensive

Private bail industry defends secured bail as a right that ensures court appearances without taxpayer costs. Reforms would also expand bureaucracy

Supreme Court August 14

Supreme Court has 'good chance' of hearing Kim Davis' case urging same-sex marriage be overturned: lawyer

Former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis is petitioning the Supreme Court to overturn the Obergefell v. Hodges decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

Washington DC August 13

Federal oversight in Washington – a special case as old as America itself

From mutinies to modernity, the District of Columbia's unique constitutional status lets Congress – and now President Trump – exert rare control over the capital’s streets and future.

Opinion August 12

I support Trump taking control of DC police — the Constitution is on his side

President Donald Trump's D.C. police takeover could signal the end of home rule as administration asserts federal control over the nation's capital city and its law enforcement.

The View July 23

'The View' host Sunny Hostin warns Colbert cancellation could lead to the 'dismantling of our Constitution'

“The View" co-host Sunny Hostin suggested on Tuesday that the decision to cancel “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" could lead to the end of democracy.

Opinion July 17

Protecting the Declaration of Independence in our 250th year

Government overreach challenges America's founding principles of equality and freedom, echoing concerns from the Declaration of Independence that inspired civil rights leaders.

Opinion July 11

BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: How state law could force priests to choose between jail or excommunication

Washington state's legislation requiring priests to report child abuse disclosed in confession faces opposition from bishops and the Justice Department as a threat to religious liberty.

Supreme Court June 28

Final day of SCOTUS decisions brings wave of history-making rulings

The Supreme Court's last decision day of its term involved the justices reining in judicial power and serving up a victory for parents in the ongoing culture wars.

Supreme Court June 26

Revisiting Justice Scalia’s same-sex marriage dissent: prophetic or inflammatory?

Justice Antonin Scalia's decade-old warnings about judicial overreach in Obergefell echo in President Donald Trump's criticisms of judges who block his agenda through rulings.

Donald Trump June 24

Trump's Iran strikes follow long pattern of presidents sidestepping Congress

Former President Barack Obama is among several presidents who have ordered military actions similar to President Donald Trump's and attracted backlash for skirting Congress’s authority.

Opinion June 17

GOV GAVIN NEWSOM: Trump is trying to destroy our democracy. Do not let him

Our democracy is at risk as federal agents conduct mass deportations in California, with citizens detained and military forces deployed without state request.

Opinion June 14

JOHN YOO: 'No Kings Day' protests: Trump has constitutional, legal power to keep the peace

President Trump's deployment of troops to protect federal agents during anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles falls within constitutional powers despite Governor Newsom's criticism.

Crime June 11

Judge rules in favor of Texas woman after SWAT destroyed her house while pursuing a fugitive

A federal judge ruled McKinney, Texas must pay a homeowner for SWAT damage to her house during a fugitive pursuit, following a five-year legal battle.

Federal Judges June 4

Trump foe Judge Boasberg rules deported migrants can challenge removals, in blow to admin

All non-citizens deported from the U.S. to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador must be afforded the opportunity to seek habeas relief in court, Judges James Boasberg ruled Wednesday.

Supreme Court May 27

Supreme Court declines to review free speech case involving student who wore 'only two genders' shirt

The Supreme Court allowed a federal ruling to stand that found that a Massachusetts public school was justified in banning a student who wore shirts criticizing the transgender movement.

Travel May 19

Rare and authentic Magna Carta discovered long after it was purchased for $27.50

British researchers have authenticated a rare version of the Magna Carta at Harvard Law School, highlighting its importance as a cornerstone of constitutional history.

Supreme Court May 15

Supreme Court takes on birthright citizenship: Justices seemingly split on lower court powers

Supreme Court Justices are weighing three challenges to Trump’s birthright citizenship order – a case that could quickly reshape how lower courts handle similar disputes.

Donald Trump May 15

Espionage, constitutional concerns abound from Trump detractors, allies over Qatari jet offer

Trump's plan to accept a $400M jet from Qatar sparks debate over constitutional legality and espionage risks, with mixed reactions from both political parties.

Supreme Court May 13

Supreme Court to debate Trump restrictions on birthright citizenship and enforcement of nationwide injunctions

Overriding the Supreme Court's pending review of a birthright citizenship case involving the Trump administration is a much broader question of federal judges' power.

Politics May 11

Free speech advocates praise Trump admin for speaking out on global censorship

Lois McLatchie Miller and Billboard Chris Elston spoke out to Fox News Digital about how the State Department defended them.

Politics May 7

Stay in your lane: Florida AG fires next volley against judge halting state immigration law

Immigration is on the mind of a Florida judge this week after AG James Uthmeier filed a motion to block her from halting enforcement of an immigration law.

Politics May 5

Senator warns of 'unconstitutional' judicial overreach ahead of SCOTUS showdown

Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa tells Fox News Digital there should be an end to nationwide injunctions, and he knows how it can work.

Massachusetts April 30

Blue city's Democratic committee prints thousands of 'red cards' urging immigrants to know their rights

A Boston-area Democratic committee is purchasing some 8,000 cards designed to remind immigrants of their constitutional rights if approached by ICE.

Donald Trump April 29

Dems slam Trump admin over alleged $436B spending block

Top Democrats are accusing Trump administration of freezing nearly $437 billion in congressionally approved funds, potentially violating constitutional spending powers in a major budgetary dispute.