My Country – Suspension of Habeas Corpus The Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 did not mention how the government could suspend the writ of habeas corpus. However, Article I, Section 9 of the US Constitution provides an opportunity in the newly formed United States. The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be …
My Country – Bankruptcy Laws Growing up in Chicago, one voice speaks above all else on bankruptcy: Peter Francis Geraci. Not a summer day went by without his dulcet tones. On April 4, 1800, our first Bankruptcy Act was passed. The Framers had put into Article I that Congress could “…establish…uniform Laws on the subject of …
Today, I signed up for Evan McMullin’s (former Independent/Conservative Presidential candidate) new group, Stand Up Republic. I did not sign up because I agree with him 100%. Most likely, I don’t agree with him 50%. But we have one common belief: the freedoms and liberties designed by our Founding Fathers are not being considered in …
Last night, I made a key lime pie. The worst part of making a pie is the wait. So, we were able to enjoy it today. Next time, more graham cracker crust on the bottom. My Country – How Congress Can Investigate No one who has paid attention to the news in the past year …