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If we look back on our grade school education, we remember being taught the very fundamentals of what went on at the Constitutional Convention.
Published: Sunday, July 5th, 2026 @ 7:24 pm By: Diane Rufino
If we look back on our grade school education, we remember being taught the very fundamentals of what went on at the Constitutional Convention.
 
There are many people who overlook the brilliance of the US Constitution. They argue that it is outdated and unfit to adequately govern such a modern nation as ours in the 21st century.
Published: Sunday, July 5th, 2026 @ 6:29 pm By: Diane Rufino
There are many people who overlook the brilliance of the US Constitution. They argue that it is outdated and unfit to adequately govern such a modern nation as ours in the 21st century.
 
A three-judge panel has upheld North Carolina's 2018 state constitutional amendments mandating voter ID and lowering the state's income tax cap.
A three-judge panel has upheld North Carolina's 2018 state constitutional amendments mandating voter ID and lowering the state's income tax cap.
 
The state Supreme Court will decide in the months ahead whether the family of a man who suffered a violation of his speedy-trial constitutional right can seek money damages against the state.
The state Supreme Court will decide in the months ahead whether the family of a man who suffered a violation of his speedy-trial constitutional right can seek money damages against the state.
 
similar NC legislation killed by Phil Berger last session in NC Senate
Published: Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 @ 8:25 am By: John Steed
similar NC legislation killed by Phil Berger last session in NC Senate
 
The Gaston County school board is appealing the state Court of Appeals' Sept. 12 ruling upholding North Carolina's SAFE Child Act as constitutional.
The Gaston County school board is appealing the state Court of Appeals' Sept. 12 ruling upholding North Carolina's SAFE Child Act as constitutional.
 
On her last day as a state Court of Appeals judge, Allison Riggs voted with the majority in three cases upholding the 2019 SAFE Child Act as constitutional.
On her last day as a state Court of Appeals judge, Allison Riggs voted with the majority in three cases upholding the 2019 SAFE Child Act as constitutional.
 
A Michigan judge ruled Tuesday that former President Donald Trump can stay on the state’s primary ballot in 2024, dismissing one of several challenges to block a Trump candidacy by using an insurrection clause in the U.S. Constitution.
A Michigan judge ruled Tuesday that former President Donald Trump can stay on the state’s primary ballot in 2024, dismissing one of several challenges to block a Trump candidacy by using an insurrection clause in the U.S. Constitution.
 
The Minnesota Supreme Court reportedly dismissed a legal challenge from a left-wing group to block former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 primary ballot using a constitutional provision known as the “insurrection clause.”
The Minnesota Supreme Court reportedly dismissed a legal challenge from a left-wing group to block former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 primary ballot using a constitutional provision known as the “insurrection clause.”
 
Voters in Ohio voted Tuesday to approve a ballot initiative that places a right to an abortion into the state’s constitution.
Voters in Ohio voted Tuesday to approve a ballot initiative that places a right to an abortion into the state’s constitution.
 
A Colorado court heard opening arguments on Monday to determine whether the state can use the U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment “insurrection” clause to disqualify former President Donald Trump from appearing on its 2024 presidential election ballots.
A Colorado court heard opening arguments on Monday to determine whether the state can use the U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment “insurrection” clause to disqualify former President Donald Trump from appearing on its 2024 presidential election ballots.
 
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Democrats accidentally let their master plan to utterly destroy the United States Constitution slip out into public slightly ahead of schedule.
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Democrats accidentally let their master plan to utterly destroy the United States Constitution slip out into public slightly ahead of schedule.
 
A five-year-old lawsuit challenging North Carolina's voter ID and tax cap state constitutional amendments will head to a three-judge panel.
A five-year-old lawsuit challenging North Carolina's voter ID and tax cap state constitutional amendments will head to a three-judge panel.
 
More than 100 black faith and community leaders released an open letter on Tuesday urging Ohioans to vote against an upcoming ballot measure that would place a right to an abortion into the state constitution.
More than 100 black faith and community leaders released an open letter on Tuesday urging Ohioans to vote against an upcoming ballot measure that would place a right to an abortion into the state constitution.
 
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine urged Ohioans to reject a proposed amendment that would place a right to an abortion in the state constitution as early voting on the measure began on Wednesday.
Published: Monday, October 23rd, 2023 @ 12:01 pm By: Daily Wire
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine urged Ohioans to reject a proposed amendment that would place a right to an abortion in the state constitution as early voting on the measure began on Wednesday.
 
After a New Mexico sheriff stated that his office would not enforce a segment of the Democratic governor’s order suspending the right to carry open and concealed guns publicly the governor mocked the sheriff, declaring “It’s not for police to tell me what’s constitutional or not.”
Published: Thursday, October 5th, 2023 @ 7:08 am By: Daily Wire
After a New Mexico sheriff stated that his office would not enforce a segment of the Democratic governor’s order suspending the right to carry open and concealed guns publicly the governor mocked the sheriff, declaring “It’s not for police to tell me what’s constitutional or not.”
 
Efforts to remove former President Donald Trump from state ballots in the 2024 election are ramping up nationwide after critics argued the leading Republican contender is constitutionally disqualified from serving as president after he “engaged in insurrection” against the United States.
Efforts to remove former President Donald Trump from state ballots in the 2024 election are ramping up nationwide after critics argued the leading Republican contender is constitutionally disqualified from serving as president after he “engaged in insurrection” against the United States.
 
Ohio voters said “no” to a proposal backed by conservatives and pro-life organizations seeking to make it harder to amend the state’s constitution.
Published: Thursday, August 31st, 2023 @ 4:37 pm By: Daily Wire
Ohio voters said “no” to a proposal backed by conservatives and pro-life organizations seeking to make it harder to amend the state’s constitution.
 
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin vowed to appeal a federal judge’s ruling on Tuesday that said a ban on sex-change procedures for minors in the state was unconstitutional.
Published: Thursday, July 20th, 2023 @ 5:19 pm By: Daily Wire
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin vowed to appeal a federal judge’s ruling on Tuesday that said a ban on sex-change procedures for minors in the state was unconstitutional.
 
N.C. Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger Jr. says the state's highest court continues to wrestle with property rights protection tied to the "fruits of their own labor" clause in the state constitution.
N.C. Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger Jr. says the state's highest court continues to wrestle with property rights protection tied to the "fruits of their own labor" clause in the state constitution.
 
Taking private property from one owner to convey it to another private owner should be stopped
Taking private property from one owner to convey it to another private owner should be stopped
 
Ruling rejects state officials’ attempt to dismiss Dr. David Phillips’ lawsuit challenging unconstitutional firing from North Carolina Governor’s School
Published: Sunday, June 11th, 2023 @ 9:41 am By: ENC NOW
Ruling rejects state officials’ attempt to dismiss Dr. David Phillips’ lawsuit challenging unconstitutional firing from North Carolina Governor’s School
 
When the North Carolina Supreme Court ruled on our state’s voter ID law on April 28th, the justices only had to answer one narrow question: “[Does the voter ID law] violate the meaningful protections set forth in Article I, Section 19 of the North Carolina Constitution?”
When the North Carolina Supreme Court ruled on our state’s voter ID law on April 28th, the justices only had to answer one narrow question: “[Does the voter ID law] violate the meaningful protections set forth in Article I, Section 19 of the North Carolina Constitution?”
 
A woman arrested during an April 2020 ReOpenNC COVID shutdown protest is suing the governor, the city of Raleigh, and state and local law enforcement officials. She argues that defendants violated her constitutional rights.
A woman arrested during an April 2020 ReOpenNC COVID shutdown protest is suing the governor, the city of Raleigh, and state and local law enforcement officials. She argues that defendants violated her constitutional rights.
 
On Wednesday, the North Carolina House passed a bill requiring students at state universities to take a three-credit hour course on the U.S. Constitution and other founding documents by a vote of 69-47.
On Wednesday, the North Carolina House passed a bill requiring students at state universities to take a three-credit hour course on the U.S. Constitution and other founding documents by a vote of 69-47.
 
The United States Supreme Court has already ruled equal representation of counties in state legislatures to be unconstitutional.
The United States Supreme Court has already ruled equal representation of counties in state legislatures to be unconstitutional.
 
State Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, wants to remove North Carolina’s Jim Crow-era literacy test for voters. It “ought to be out of our constitution,” Berger said.
State Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, wants to remove North Carolina’s Jim Crow-era literacy test for voters. It “ought to be out of our constitution,” Berger said.
 
The North Carolina State Constitution unequivocally declares, “The legislative, executive, and supreme judicial powers shall be forever separate and distinct from each other”
The North Carolina State Constitution unequivocally declares, “The legislative, executive, and supreme judicial powers shall be forever separate and distinct from each other”
 
Federal District Court nominee Charnelle Marie Bjelkengren appeared to struggle with the most basic of questions during her Thursday morning hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, failing to recall the purpose of both Article V and Article II of the United States Constitution.
Published: Saturday, February 4th, 2023 @ 2:56 pm By: Daily Wire
Federal District Court nominee Charnelle Marie Bjelkengren appeared to struggle with the most basic of questions during her Thursday morning hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, failing to recall the purpose of both Article V and Article II of the United States Constitution.
 
How did the 13 colonies become the United States of America? PragerU discusses the revolutionary role the Constitution played in uniting the colonies, and the relationship between the federal government and the states, in its latest video.
Published: Saturday, January 21st, 2023 @ 9:54 am By: Daily Wire
How did the 13 colonies become the United States of America? PragerU discusses the revolutionary role the Constitution played in uniting the colonies, and the relationship between the federal government and the states, in its latest video.
 
There have been other periods in our United States history, where hyper political positions have led to great calamity, and this is one of them.
There have been other periods in our United States history, where hyper political positions have led to great calamity, and this is one of them.
 
Jeanette Doran, president and general counsel of the N.C. Institute for Constitutional Law, rebuts arguments about the Independent State Legislature Doctrine, a concept tied to North Carolina’s Moore v. Harper redistricting case at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Jeanette Doran, president and general counsel of the N.C. Institute for Constitutional Law, rebuts arguments about the Independent State Legislature Doctrine, a concept tied to North Carolina’s Moore v. Harper redistricting case at the U.S. Supreme Court.
 
The Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled that medically-assisted death for patients with terminal illnesses is not protected under the state’s constitution.
Published: Monday, December 26th, 2022 @ 9:23 am By: Daily Wire
The Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled that medically-assisted death for patients with terminal illnesses is not protected under the state’s constitution.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court dismissed as "moot" a request to speed up proceedings in a lawsuit challenging two state constitutional amendments.
The N.C. Supreme Court dismissed as "moot" a request to speed up proceedings in a lawsuit challenging two state constitutional amendments.
 
In recent elections, North Carolina has often been referred to as a battleground state. In some ways, that was the case in the late 1780s. On November 21, 1789, North Carolina approved the U.S. Constitution. It was not a quick decision.
In recent elections, North Carolina has often been referred to as a battleground state. In some ways, that was the case in the late 1780s. On November 21, 1789, North Carolina approved the U.S. Constitution. It was not a quick decision.
 
The N.C. NAACP is seeking a "writ of mandamus" from the N.C. Supreme Court. It would speed up action in a case targeting state constitutional amendments for voter ID and a lower income tax cap.
The N.C. NAACP is seeking a "writ of mandamus" from the N.C. Supreme Court. It would speed up action in a case targeting state constitutional amendments for voter ID and a lower income tax cap.
 
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein says a challenged state election law "threatens to chill speech at the heart of our democratic process." Stein wants federal courts to declare the law unconstitutional.
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein says a challenged state election law "threatens to chill speech at the heart of our democratic process." Stein wants federal courts to declare the law unconstitutional.
 
The Satanic Temple (TST) is suing the state of Indiana over its recently passed abortion restriction law, claiming it infringes on the rights of its followers and violates the Constitution.
Published: Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 @ 12:03 pm By: Daily Wire
The Satanic Temple (TST) is suing the state of Indiana over its recently passed abortion restriction law, claiming it infringes on the rights of its followers and violates the Constitution.
 
On Monday, the N.C. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a lawsuit addressing the voter ID law state lawmakers approved to implement a state constitutional amendment.
On Monday, the N.C. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a lawsuit addressing the voter ID law state lawmakers approved to implement a state constitutional amendment.
 
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein's lawyer asks the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to declare a state criminal libel law "unconstitutional on its face."
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein's lawyer asks the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to declare a state criminal libel law "unconstitutional on its face."
 

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