by William C. Duncan | Aug 6, 2024
Utah Supreme Court’s ruling on voter initiative case seems to stray into policymaking Written by In our constitutional system, judges are intended to apply laws in specific disputes rather than make or enforce them. A recent Utah Supreme Court case illustrates the...
by William C. Duncan | Jul 25, 2024
New Sutherland survey reflects optimism about religious freedom in Utah Written by A recent survey of likely Utah voters found very strong support for the proposition that religious freedom is a net benefit for society, even among those who are not religious. Voters...
by William C. Duncan | Jul 17, 2024
Ruling on Chevron deference nudges branches of government back into their own lanes Written by A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision has important implications for protecting the principle of separation of powers and should give states greater leeway to fulfill their...
by William C. Duncan | Jul 11, 2024
Beyond the headline cases: the Supreme Court’s rulings this term and why words matter Written by In its just concluded term, the U.S. Supreme Court has given state policymakers greater ability to successfully challenge overreaching federal regulations. The court’s...
by William C. Duncan | Jun 25, 2024
Promises to defend the Constitution come with strings Written by Politicians often promise that they will defend the Constitution, and government officials even make an oath that they will do so. That oath involves a personal responsibility on the part of the...
