On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court appeared ready to overturn New York’s restrictive concealed weapons law, though judges seemed concerned that an overly broad ruling could jeopardize gun restrictions on subways, bars, stadiums, and other locations. New York’s law puts… Read More ›
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Tuesday’s Take: Barrett confirmed for SCOTUS, 1 week to general election, 6 days to health insurance exchange opening
Senate Confirms Amy Coney Barrett After a unanimous vote by the Judiciary Committee last week, last night the Senate confirmed Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Amy Coney Barrett to become the 115th Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Throughout… Read More ›
How to watch the 2020 presidential debate between Trump and Biden, topics they will cover
Tonight at 9:00 PM Eastern, President Donald Trump and Joe Biden will debate at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. The debate will not include Jo Jorgensen as her name was not included in the 5 polls the Commission… Read More ›
As tensions rise, gun sales rise in America
One way to monitor how active firearms sales are in America is by reviewing the number of background checks when a firearm is purchased by a federal firearms licensee ( a typical gun store ). Last month, those background checks… Read More ›
Law firm creates 50-state guide to view the impact of U.S. Supreme Court case Espinoza v. Montana
After last week’s landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue, which held that it is unconstitutional to exclude religious schools from private educational choice programs, the Institute for Justice (IJ), which litigated the Espinoza case on behalf of parents, released a 50-state guide to help policymakers in each state better understand the impact of Espinoza in their state. The guide analyzes each state’s constitution considering Espinoza and explains how… Read More ›
Palm Beach Libertarians present ‘Little Pink House’ at the Boynton Beach Cinemark next week
Boynton Beach, Fla – May 22, 2018 – The Libertarian Party of Palm Beach County (LP Palm Beach), the third largest political party in Palm Beach County, is presenting the only screening of the movie ‘Little Pink House‘ in the… Read More ›
Supreme Court strikes down federal gambling law
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, May 14, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA) as unconstitutional. The decision eliminates the federal prohibition on sports betting and will now allow a… Read More ›
Case Appealed to U.S. Supreme Court Asks If All 50 States Must Comply with U.S. Constitution’s Excessive Fines Clause
The Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits excessive fines by the federal government. But does the same prohibition apply when state and local authorities impose the fine? That is the question raised by a petition filed in the U.S. Supreme… Read More ›
2016 Presidential Candidate Gary Johnson takes his case to the Supreme Court steps
Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, October 26, 2017, Libertarian Party Presidential Nominee Governor Gary Johnson held a press conference and rally on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court. The focus was on the unfairness of the Commission on Presidential Debates… Read More ›
In Major Win for School Choice, U.S. Supreme Court Vacates Colorado Supreme Court Decision, Sends Case Back for Further Review
Arlington, Va.— In a major and encouraging development for school choice nationwide, yesterday, June 27, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court vacated a 2015 judgment of the Colorado Supreme Court that had struck down Douglas County, Colorado’s Choice Scholarship Program for… Read More ›