Judicial independence is one of the defining principles of American government. It protects the courts from political retaliation, intimidation, and coercion, allowing judges to apply the law faithfully rather than bending to public opinion or private pressure. Without judicial independence, due process would be hollow, and the rule of law…
Due process is one of the most enduring phrases in the American constitutional tradition. It appears in the Fifth Amendment, binding the federal government, and in the Fourteenth Amendment, extending the guarantee to the states. North Carolina’s Constitution also secures due process through Article I, Section 19, which provides that…
Do you believe in the Rule of Law? Talking heads from various sources bandy about Due Process, Equal Protection, and the Rule of Law. But what do those terms really mean and are they even relevant in today’s perpetual, and frankly exhausting, messaging infrastructure? Stripped of partisan slogans, the concept…
Every year, the last Monday in May brings the hum of lawnmowers, the smell of grilled food, and the first inklings of summer. For many, Memorial Day is a chance to gather with family, enjoy a day off work, or take a short trip. I understand that. I enjoy those…