3 War Powers Myths That Totally Misrepresent the Constitution
โUntil war is Constitutionally declared, the nation and all its members must observe and preserve peace.โ That was John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the United States. But today, few people even understand what this means – or how Founders like Washington,...
Defend the Guard Act: Oregon Bill Would End Unconstitutional Deployments
SALEM, Ore. (Feb. 5, 2025) – A bill filed in the Oregon Senate would prohibit the stateโs National Guard from being deployed into an armed conflict unless Congress issues a declaration of war or calls the Guard into service for one of three constitutionally...
Unanimous: Virginia Defend the Guard Act Moves to House Vote, Challenging Unconstitutional Deployments
RICHMOND, Va. (Jan. 31, 2025) – In a unanimous vote, the Virginia House committee has advanced the Virginia Defend the Guard Act, positioning it for a full House vote. This pivotal legislation aims to halt National Guard deployments without a congressional...