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The Founders envisioned the judiciary as the “least dangerous branch,” but activist judges have transformed the courts into policymaking bodies that wield wide-ranging power reaching virtually all aspects of American life. Rather than fulfilling their duty to interpret the Constitution … Continue reading
Although the Constitution’s great structural principles of federalism and separation of powers are designed to guard against the abuse of governmental power and secure individual liberty, Congress routinely flouts these constitutional safeguards by enacting criminal laws that are vague, overly … Continue reading
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