Clarence Thomas, an American Justice
On the uniquely American story and jurisprudence of Justice Thomas
Why Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Fails the Constitutional Test
In the name of an ‘emergency,’ the administration is invoking a 50-year-old statute of doubtful relevance to justify a sweeping mandate over the private sector.
Why We Failed in Afghanistan
Following the ignominious end to a 20-year effort, American foreign-policy elites must reassess their ambitions and assumptions.
Biden’s Eviction Moratorium Extension Is Executive Overreach
Presidents do have broad authority to deal with emergencies. But what Biden has done exceeds any such justification.
How Lawsuits against the Trump Organization Have Weakened the Presidency
Trump’s critics chopped down another tree in the forest of laws and legal norms to pursue their devil, but to the harm of future presidents and the country.
Biden Doesn’t Need to Restrain His War Powers
Biden seems disposed to resuscitate the War Powers Resolution of 1973, ignoring that presidents have broad latitude to undertake military engagements.
The Impeachment Trial’s Stacked Deck
Trump should receive a fair chance to present the facts and legal arguments of his defense.
The Originalist Case against a Trump Impeachment Trial
The pursuit of Trump after he has left office threatens to degrade the Constitution and to shatter what remains of national unity.
Trump Trial Puts Fundamental Question to Chief Justice Roberts
It’s a murky situation that could see none other than Vice President Harris preside.
Trump’s Impeachment Is Warranted — but the Senate Should Not Convict
Wednesday’s vote inflicts a sufficient, humiliating verdict on the president’s conduct.