originalism

  • Diddy Argues Prosecutors Used Wrong Definition of Prostitution in Mann Act Case, Seeks Acquittal or New Trial

    Sean “Diddy” Combs is continuing to fight his federal conviction under the Mann Act, arguing that prosecutors relied on the wrong legal definition of prostitution when securing his guilty verdict. According to new court filings, Combs’ legal team is asking U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian to either acquit him of the charges or grant him…

  • On This Day, August 2, 1776: The United States’ Legal Foundation Was Signed into History

    While most Americans commemorate July 4th as Independence Day, marking the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress, it was August 2, 1776, that truly sealed the birth of the nation in ink. On this date, 56 delegates of the Second Continental Congress began formally signing the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia’s…

  • Legal Commentary: Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment and Trump v. Anderson

    In their critical analysis of Trump v. Anderson, William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen argue that the U.S. Supreme Court mishandled a pivotal constitutional case with far-reaching implications. The case questioned whether Donald Trump, following the January 6 Capitol attack, was disqualified from the presidency under Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment. The Court narrowly…

  • Justice Clarence Thomas Misses Session Without Explanation, Sparks Speculation About His Well-Being

    Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was noticeably absent from session on Monday, April 15, without any explanation. His absence has raised questions among court observers about his well-being and the reason for failing to show up in court. Chief Justice John Roberts made the announcement regarding Thomas’s absence, stating that the justice would still be…