| Constitutional Law |
| Could someone explain originalism and non-originalism as used for constitutional interpretaion? |
"Originalism", or "original intent", refers to the belief that the framers of the Constitution of the United States meant exactly what they wrote when they wrote the Constitutio... |
| Do you consider the Patriot Act a threat to our constitutional rights? Should it be repealed or kept? |
A threat would be something perceived. The patriot act tramples all over the most fundamental right we have, the 4th amendment, as without the 4th amendment we have no unbiased means of defending ... |
| Would failure to follow due process of law.be A constitutional issue ? |
Yes.
The 5th Amendment Due Process clause applies to the federal govt, and the 14th Amendment clause applies to the state/local govts.
5th: "nor shall any person ... be deprived of life,... |
| Do you support your second amendment rights, and the local constitutional militia? |
Yes, I support all our constitutional rights... even the right to freedom of speech for those that take it too far. I might not like it, but it's their right. ... |
| Is the provision in programs restricting rentals to christians religions constitutional? |
Again, what rentals.....depends by who. If it is say church housing, for rental by Christian followers, then yes, it's constitutional. ... |
| Is there any way we can reverse the errosion of our constitutional rights? or is it too late? |
Fear is a thief.
It is the biggest thief we will ever know.
To allow yourself to be gripped by fear is to surrender your freedom.
Don't let politicians use fear to consolidate their p... |
| Do you agree with HR 1592? Do you think it is constitutional? Should it be added to the Federal Hate Act? |
I assume this is what you mean?
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| How did the montana freemen get found guilty while reserving their constitutional rights? |
There is not enough information provided for someone to answer.
If you are asking about the same nut cases the link is to, it is because they were a bunch of thieves. ... |
| What is a quote made by Pierce Butler in regards to Constitutional Convention of ratification debates? |
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| Do Smoker's have rights anymore? Seems to me that our Constitutional rights' are no longer ours.? |
Eventually no one will have right. They just chipping away at them one by one. Welcome to the New America. ... |
| What is a moral right? How does it differ from a constitutional right? |
a moral right is something people think is a right because they feel it is so, but there is no law that says you have to do it; a constitutional right is a right protected by the law; sometimes th... |
| A person with a Green Card takes away more of my constitutional rights? |
Well we certainly do have that right, what we dont have is an education system that theroughly explains that to everyone.
as for the imagration issue well thats what it is supposed to be, Come t... |
| During the red scare, did leftists and the foreign-born enjoy constitutional protections? |
No they didnt. They were jailed on false charges, discriminated against, bothered at every possible opportunity, and the government was always trying to silence them. ... |
| Does anyone have any topic suggestions for a grad paper on constitutional law? |
I did mine of the second amendment. It's a pretty interesting in that there are numerous laws enacted that abridge it and water it down. I think the commerce clause would also make for an inte... |
| What is 'Darul Qaza' in Islamic law? Does it have constitutional sanctity in India? |
India is a secular state with a constitutional system where family laws are also protected. That way, the Islamic family laws are protected by the constitution though in its Directive priciples it ... |
| Do you believe abortion is legal or illegal? should there be a constitutional amendment prohibiting it.? |
Abortion, according to the laws of the United States, is legal.
Should there be a constitutional amendment prohibiting it?
absolutely not ! Abortion is a matter for the expectant mother, and the... |
| To what extent is the 鈥渞ule of law鈥?relevant to current constitutional arrangements in the UK? |
Yet another exam/homework/project question.
Do you honestly expect to get any useful answer to what is not really a question but a wide-ranging discussion topic in a couple of paragraphs on YA?
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| Who do I contact about a jail that doesn't meet constitutional standards? |
I'm sorry everyone seems so eager to assume that anyone behind bars is automatically a dangerous, evil creature.
Many people in jails have not even been tried yet for a crime, let alone convi... |
| Do you think laws passed by Congress,that do not meet constitutional addess is a run arond the constitution? |
Well, in your example, the child is automatically a citizen per the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution.
Where does it state this? Right in the 14th Amendment, like I said:
"All person... |
| Is the city of Dallas' proposal to ban baggy pants/shorts constitutional? |
no...clothing falls under the first amendment...freedom of speech currently translates to freedom of expression. and its not lewd unless they have no boxers on. then it is indecent exposure. ... |
| Is there a way to enforce gun control without violating our constitutional rights? |
The Government can put restrictions on who may possess firearms.
Practically speaking, gun control will not stop insane people from doing insane things. People who want to go on killing sprees ... |
| If an inmate wants to file a petition with the court that his constitutional rights were violated? |
An attorney is a good idea, because the laws in that area get complicated very quickly.
Proportionality is tough grounds to challenge the sentence, unless the sentence was mandated by statute an... |
| What criminal or non-criminal acts can cause a citizen to lose their constitutional rights? |
NOW THIS IS A GOOD QUESTION! REALLY JAS ... |
| Has Osama Bin Laden's Greatest Blow to America been on American's Constitutional Rights? |
Well you have Bush to thank for this situation on all accounts. ... |
| Does the child support agency and its government and judical co-hoots violate constitutional rights? |
yes they violate the constitutional right of " pursuit of happiness" by taking all your money ... |
| Do/Should unborn babies (or fetuses, if you prefer to call them), have Constitutional rights? |
No, they have none of the rights of citizens because citizenship only comes when you are born in the US, or become a US citizen through naturalization.
They do not have any of the rights of inde... |
| Can anyone tell me how the ACLU (the supposed protectors of US Constitutional rights) could support........... |
The ACLU opposes government restrictions on speech; not private restrictions or cultural pressure. ... |
| Describe the formal and informal processes of the U.S. and California constitutional changes.? |
Constitutional changes can only be made through the initiative of the people, a Constitutional Convention or through the Congress acting as a Constituent Assembly. ... |
| Is the American public aware the Bush administration is breaking treaties and constitutional laws? |
Yes, problem is most don't care. America has dumbed down considerably the past 25 years. ... |
| Why doesn't a Governor have number plate on his car? The constitutional & legal backing & purpose for this? |
The country itself has the regulations and policies in written form regarding license plates. Most often for the highest political office holders, any common number would serve no purpose because ... |
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