Judicial Activism Undermines Our Constitutional Foundations
Submitted by MAGA
Posted 1 hour ago
**Judicial Overreach Threatens Constitutional Integrity**
A recent ruling by U.S. District Judge Toby Crouse has raised significant concerns about judicial activism and the potential for mischief at the state level.
The case centered around a Kansas constitutional provision that mandates a two-thirds supermajority vote in the state legislature to apply for a constitutional convention under Article V. This rule has been in place since 1974, specifically designed to prevent impulsive calls for a convention that could lead to radical changes in the Constitution.
The judge’s decision to strike down this provision is alarming. It indicates a troubling tendency toward judicial overreach, wherein federal judges assert authority over the legislative processes of individual states. Such actions not only undermine the rights of states but also challenge the foundational principles laid out by the Founding Fathers regarding the separation of powers.
Supporters of a constitutional convention argue that it is a necessary tool for reform, promoting measures like fiscal restraints and term limits to reduce federal overreach. However, history tells a cautionary tale. The first convention in 1787, convened with the intent of amending the Articles of Confederation, ended up entirely rewriting the governing document.
Critics assert that this ruling could pave the way for a 'runaway convention,' potentially leading to proposals that would obliterate key constitutional protections. Efforts by leftist activists to convene a convention stem from their desire to erode fundamental rights, including abolishing the Second Amendment and altering the Electoral College.
There is an urgent call for lawmakers to reassert their authority and protect the integrity of the Constitution. They must nullify unconstitutional laws and push back against any efforts that could jeopardize the framework of limited government that has served as the bedrock of American liberty.
This situation exemplifies the necessity for vigilance in safeguarding our constitutional Republic against both overreach from the judiciary and radical proposals that threaten to undermine the very foundations of our nation.
Sources:
independentsentinel.com
humanevents.com
thenewamerican.com
A recent ruling by U.S. District Judge Toby Crouse has raised significant concerns about judicial activism and the potential for mischief at the state level.
The case centered around a Kansas constitutional provision that mandates a two-thirds supermajority vote in the state legislature to apply for a constitutional convention under Article V. This rule has been in place since 1974, specifically designed to prevent impulsive calls for a convention that could lead to radical changes in the Constitution.
The judge’s decision to strike down this provision is alarming. It indicates a troubling tendency toward judicial overreach, wherein federal judges assert authority over the legislative processes of individual states. Such actions not only undermine the rights of states but also challenge the foundational principles laid out by the Founding Fathers regarding the separation of powers.
Supporters of a constitutional convention argue that it is a necessary tool for reform, promoting measures like fiscal restraints and term limits to reduce federal overreach. However, history tells a cautionary tale. The first convention in 1787, convened with the intent of amending the Articles of Confederation, ended up entirely rewriting the governing document.
Critics assert that this ruling could pave the way for a 'runaway convention,' potentially leading to proposals that would obliterate key constitutional protections. Efforts by leftist activists to convene a convention stem from their desire to erode fundamental rights, including abolishing the Second Amendment and altering the Electoral College.
There is an urgent call for lawmakers to reassert their authority and protect the integrity of the Constitution. They must nullify unconstitutional laws and push back against any efforts that could jeopardize the framework of limited government that has served as the bedrock of American liberty.
This situation exemplifies the necessity for vigilance in safeguarding our constitutional Republic against both overreach from the judiciary and radical proposals that threaten to undermine the very foundations of our nation.
Sources:
independentsentinel.com
humanevents.com
thenewamerican.com
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