Tag: Constitution

The states argue that the EPA's Clean Power Plan goes beyond the agency's legal authority in its effort to restructure the states' power grids toward more renewable energy. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

States: EPA ‘ties itself in knots’ in making case for climate rules

John Siciliano · April 15, 2016 10:48 pm

Attorney general said he was worried the move would violate First Amendment and state Constitution.

Tenn. governor vetoes bill making Bible official state book

Curt Mills · April 14, 2016 10:43 pm

Presidential opportunities to appoint have become fewer as justices serve longer, so today every court appointment is now a major political event. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

End the Supreme Court lottery

Paul Moreno · April 14, 2016 4:02 am

"Attorney General Walker's allegation amounts to little more than a weak pretext for an unlawful exercise of government power," the filing states. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Energy and Environment

Exxon Mobil: Subpoena over climate change ‘abuse of government power’

Kyle Feldscher · April 13, 2016 8:53 pm

The resolution, offered by Mike Honda and Eleanor Holmes Norton, recognizes the use of reason for the "betterment of humanity," and says reason is a critical component of human life. (AP Photo)

Dems call for national ‘day of reason’

Pete Kasperowicz · April 13, 2016 5:38 pm

Thomas Coffin's major point was that because the court record is not developed enough, it would be a bad decision to grant the federal government and fossil fuel groups' motions to dismiss. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

Youth lawsuit against feds on climate change overcomes hurdle

Kyle Feldscher · April 11, 2016 6:03 pm

The responsible course of action is to avoid the political theater and allow the American people to decide. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

It’s the principle, not the individual

Sen. David Perdue · April 4, 2016 4:02 am

Donald Trump had a 52-point lead over Ted Cruz while Hillary Clinton beat Bernie Sanders by 48 points. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Trump and Clinton crusade to rein in the First Amendment

Timothy P. Carney · March 29, 2016 11:23 pm

Cruz copies wrong New York values, critics claim. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

National Security

New York cops knock Cruz’s New York claims

Dan Friedman · March 27, 2016 7:28 pm

"What this looks like is proactive law enforcement," Cruz said during a "Fox News Sunday" appearance. "What this looks like is addressing the problem and engaging with [the] problem." (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

National Security

Cruz stands by controversial proposal to target Muslims

Dan Friedman · March 27, 2016 2:45 pm

In Wickard v. Filburn, a private farmer growing his own wheat for personal consumption was held properly subject to federal regulation via aggregation. (AP Photo)

The Constitution’s cancer clause

Tracie Groh · March 25, 2016 4:02 am

—œMy consistent advice to presidents of both parties has been that they should engage fully in the constitutional process of —advice and consent,'" Joe Biden said. (AP Photo)

Biden warns of ‘constitutional crisis’

Nicole Duran · March 24, 2016 5:28 pm