Tag Archives: Citizens

Almost Citizens — by Sam Erman

For those of you, who like me have been following the Puerto Rican debt drama, this wonderful new book by Sam Erman of USC might be of interest.  There are many wonderful and insightful stories in this book that I … Continue reading

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Macey & Strine on Citizens United & Corporate Law

Jonathan R. Macey (Yale Law School) & Leo E. Strine (Government of the State of Delaware – Supreme Court of Delaware; Harvard Law School; University of Pennsylvania Law School) have posted Citizens United As Bad Corporate Law on SSRN.  Here is the abstract: … Continue reading

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Citizens Against Government Waste Releases 2018 Pig Book Detailing Government Waste

“The Congressional Pig Book is CAGW’s annual compilation of the pork-barrel projects in the federal budget. A “pork” project is a line-item in an appropriations bill that designates tax dollars for a specific purpose in circumvention of established budgetary procedures. … Continue reading

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On this day, all Indians made United States citizens

On June 2, 1924, President Calvin Coolidge signed into law the Indian Citizenship Act, which marked the end of a long debate and struggle, at a federal level, over full birthright citizenship for American Indians. The act read that “all … Continue reading

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[Eugene Volokh] Eliminate Article II’s Anomalous Birth Requirement, so “Made in America” Citizens May Run, With Gratitude, for President

Thank you to readers and commenters here this week. Your thoughtful consideration has improved my proposed amendment to render eligible for President all American citizens who meet the age and duration requirements of Article II. You have persuaded me to … Continue reading

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