Two new briefs in the Supreme Court’s Electoral College case
The Supreme Court is hearing an important case on the Electoral College, and Independence Institute scholars have been involved in filing two “friend of the court” briefs. The case addresses whether state legislatures may direct how presidential electors vote. This...
The Judiciary Committee’s ex post facto approach to impeachment violates the Constitution
The House Judiciary Committee has issued a report claiming, essentially, that Congress is not bound by any standards of what is impeachable. Citing Justice Joseph Story, who wrote a 19th century commentary on the Constitution, the report claims that it is impossible...
Independence Institute helps win court ruling protecting presidential electors
Presidential electors may vote their conscience. States may not dictate how they vote, and state officials may not remove them for failing to obey orders. In Baca v. Colorado Department of State, a federal appeals court so ruled. The Independence Institute filed a...