Sep 10, 2018 | The Informed Citizen
“Equal Justice Under Law.” Those are the words inscribed on the front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C. The words are derived from the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which states that no state shall “deny to any person within its...
Sep 10, 2018 | The Informed Citizen, Uncategorized
The meaning and importance of the Ninth Amendment has literally been debated since its inception when it was included in the Bill of Rights. The amendment states: “The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage...
Sep 10, 2018 | The Informed Citizen
Known by many names, Stars & Stripes and Old Glory, to name a few, the U.S. flag has become an iconic American symbol of patriotism. Some denounce its desecration while others see that act as the true test of freedom. On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental...
Sep 10, 2018 | The Informed Citizen
If you’ve ever watched an episode of Law & Order, you know that the police need a search warrant to enter your home. What you may not know is that was not always the case. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states: “The right of the people to be secure...
Apr 23, 2018 | The Informed Citizen
If you are unaware you are breaking a law, should you be held accountable? In general, the law says yes. The legal principle of ignorantia juris non excusat (ignorance of the law excuses not) or ignorantia legis neminem excusat (ignorance of law excuses no one) is...
Apr 23, 2018 | The Informed Citizen
In many countries around the world, citizens are subject to the arbitrary rulings of dictators or those in power. In the United States, even though it is never mentioned in the U.S. Constitution, citizens are governed by the concept of the rule of law, the principle...
