by William C. Duncan | Feb 9, 2022
The Supreme Court and the recognition of new rights Written by During the 1930s, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down as unconstitutional a number of state and federal economic regulations such as minimum wage laws. In doing so, it stopped relying on a line of cases...
by William C. Duncan | Feb 4, 2022
2 concepts that beefed up the Supreme Court’s influence Written by The first chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, John Jay, was a remarkably accomplished man. As the website of the John Jay Homestead summarizes: Of all the Founding Fathers, no other filled so...
by William C. Duncan | Feb 3, 2022
Contentious Supreme Court nominations are relatively new Written by Whoever is confirmed to replace Justice Stephen Breyer – who has recently announced that he will be retiring – will be the 116th justice to serve. Breyer, who was nominated by President Bill Clinton...
by William C. Duncan | Jan 28, 2022
Religious teachings, sense of community encourage people of faith to help others Written by The Sutherland Institute has cataloged the many contributions religious groups and people of faith have made to the common good. Why does religion seem to have this influence...
by William C. Duncan | Jan 26, 2022
Supreme Court’s active exercise of judicial review has fluctuated over the decades Written by Today, Supreme Court invalidation of federal laws or regulations may seem like an annual occurrence. It is simply part of implementing a new federal policy – the policy...
