THE CONSTITUTION STUDY

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Justice Thomas calls Americans to take back country by learning the Constitution and acting on concerns. The piece challenges readers to engage locally, question political figures, and confront issues like the National Popular Vote Compact, urging active participation rather than passive complaint to protect rights and influence the nation’s future...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I find it annoying how almost everyone in this country is promoting the idea that we are a democracy. Our Founding Fathers didn’t create a democracy; they created a Republic. Why? As John Adams said, “There is never a democracy that did not commit suicide.” Yet it seems every day, people are tearing down the Republic, trying to replace it with...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Citizens of both the City and State of New York have voted for socialists, whose policies are not only raising the cost of living but also driving people out. While the governor is begging people to move back to pay for their “generous social programs,” the mayor denies that rich people are leaving at all. Meanwhile, in Texas...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The House just passed another hurdle to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which allows government actors to spy on Americans. While that may not have been the intent, the 2016 Crossfire Hurricane Russia collusion hoax showed how this “law” was used to violate the rights of...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – That is why supporting those states that are pushing back against the Trump administration's fishing expedition into their voter registration rolls is so important. Nothing in the Constitution gives the federal government authority over the list of those eligible to vote. Yes, Congress can enforce by law that people are not denied the right to...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The niece and grand-niece of Soleimani of the IRGC, they not only entered the US, obtained permanent resident status, and even applied for citizenship, but apparently did so fraudulently. Next, we’ll look at a couple of cases involving firearms and knives. We close with the overpaid executives at the NYC Housing Authority who take over a year to fix...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Let’s not forget the individuals who are frequently impacted by these court decisions. Like Steve Bannon, whose conviction on contempt of Congress charges was remanded by the Supreme Court to the Circuit. Or Jerome Powell, who once again has been protected from a subpoena by a federal judge. It’s almost like the rule of law has been replaced by...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Americans neglect the Constitution they claim to uphold, while leaders invoke powers not granted within it. From executive orders to congressional actions, widespread misunderstanding reveals a deeper constitutional illiteracy shaping government decisions and civic responsibility today...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – If the federal government were any private organization, it would be totally bankrupt. In fact, the only reason the United States isn’t bankrupt is because people around the world still think we will pay our bills. Yet with interest on the debt each year exceeding what we pay for the Defense Department, how long can that last? ...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – And if you thought New York City electing a socialist mayor was an aberration, look to Los Angeles. Not only is the socialist candidate doing well, but a recent poll shows almost half of those polled wanted a socialist in charge. I guess freedom is just too much work, and Los Angelenos would rather be servants than masters...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Are there things that drive you nuts? Things people say or do that drive you nuts? I know I have some pet peeves that are so annoying to me, I think my head is going to explode! Take the birthright citizenship question recently heard at the Supreme Court. Every journalist, commentator, and pundit I’ve heard talk about the case says that...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Sadly, the greatest failure is the willingness of the American people to capitulate to these illegal demands, simply because they come from the government or are based on so-called experts. Our lives are regulated by numerous governments and government actors. What happens if the data those actors are using to create their regulation is garbage?

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Just look at the game of chicken that members of Congress have been playing with DHS funding for the past month and a half. However, unlike with cars, it’s not the politicians who are suffering the consequences, but the American people. Then there are the cities that keep playing chicken with the violent protesters. Especially when politicians refuse...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The first five words of the First Amendment are, “Congress shall make no law…”, that means that the First Amendment only applies to the federal government. And no, contrary to what the Supreme Court has said, the Fourteenth Amendment did not rewrite the First. So if freedom of speech and press are so important, what are we doing to...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Unhappy with the DHS shutdown? Offended that workers at the TSA, FEMA, and Coast Guard are being forced to work without pay while members of Congress, who caused this mess, still get their paycheck? Remember, when you voted for your member of Congress, personally or not, collectively we hired them; they are our employees...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I warn that freedom stands one generation from extinction and argue it is our duty to teach it. I criticize government schools, political overreach, and unchecked power, urging Americans to study the Constitution, defend liberty, and raise children who understand their rights before those freedoms vanish in our nation today...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What happens in the courts does not stay in the courts. We the People most often exercise our right to petition the government for a redress of grievances in the courts. But how often do we check in and see how they are doing? Did you know that the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that will...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The U.S. Senate is debating the SAVE Act. But half of the act is unconstitutional. Congress can adjust the time, place, and manner of elections, but only for the U.S. House and Senate. The SAVE Act claims to tell the states someone must be a citizen of the US to register to vote, even though each of the fifty states already has that requirement...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I explore the balance of power among the three branches of the federal government, examining conflicts between executive authority and judicial rulings, questions about enforcing court orders, and how the Constitution shapes disputes when presidential actions and delegated powers face legal challenges in modern governance and constitutional interpretation debates...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – This piece explores the tension between citizens and the government meant to serve them. It questions what happens when public servants overreach, challenge constitutional limits, and pursue conflicting agendas. It also considers the responsibility of the American people to hold leaders accountable and preserve the integrity of a constitutional republic...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Think of how many recent decisions in the District Court were most likely based on an attempt to protect the American people from the so-called evil Donald Trump. How many rights have been trampled in these judges' attempts to protect us from their caricature of the current president? How many government agencies have been created...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Are you aware that not only have members of Congress settled sexual misconduct allegations with hush money, but that millions of taxpayer dollars were used? If you watch Senate Minority Leader Schumer’s rant about the SAVE Act, could you spot the lies? What about the lie in Maine when they put a convicted mail sexual predator in a women’s prison?

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Politicians and public officials deflect attention from uncomfortable issues, urging people to believe there is “nothing to see.” From election controversies to protests, congressional debates, and bizarre government programs, these moments reveal how distraction, messaging, and political theater often replace accountability when embarrassing problems or contradictions come into...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – It seems just about every time we expect the government to take care of things for us, it turns into an abject failure. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me 10,000 times, and I’m probably an American voter. Ronald Reagan famously said that the nine most terrifying words in the English language are “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.”

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The House Oversight Committee has been busy lately, subpoenaing Attorney General Pam Bondi and issuing reports about Minnesota Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison, not only knowing about the fraud in their state, but covering it up. What are those in Congress gonna do? Looks like nothing. Republicans in Congress have been promoting the SAVE Act...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We live in a litigious society. However, what we sometimes find in our judicial system is more legal maneuvering than a search for justice. The Supreme Court said courts should defer to the decisions of so-called immigration courts. I say “so-called” immigration courts because they are not Article III courts but rather departments within the...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Are you prepared to defend your rights? Or are you like a growing number of Americans who are trusting Artificial Intelligence for legal and medical advice? Are you willing to trust your life, or the life of your neighbors, to an autonomous vehicle? Will you let medical associations that have shown themselves to be more and more political determine your health?

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Supreme Court moves into the decision-heavy phase of its term, bringing key rulings and notable oral arguments into focus. Two stories involving state Attorneys General highlight the importance of watching state-level officials, while updates on the conflict in Iran add broader international context to today’s discussion...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Some claim this is war, others just another military attack. While I’m not here to debate the moral aspects of this action, the constitutional issues are up for grabs here. Did Donald Trump, as President of the United States, have the legal authority to initiate this military engagement? Are we prepared, both in the...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There’s a parable in the Gospels that reminds us that if we are not humble, we’re likely to be taken down a notch or two. Not only do I think that’s a good lesson in general, I think it’s especially important in today’s climate. Are you familiar with the gospel story of finding a seat at a banquet? Jesus said we should not assume we...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – If you’ve ever watched a magician work, they frequently get you to focus on one place while the trick is done somewhere else. Not so surprisingly, politics works the same way. We focus so much on the circus we call Washington, D.C., that we miss what’s going on in our cities and states. Do you know what’s going on in your state?

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Meanwhile, back at SCOTUS, they claimed that the U.S. Postal Service somehow magically became a sovereign and therefore had immunity. I’d find that hilarious if it weren’t used by the USPS to protect alleged criminal activity. Seeing as the federal government doesn’t legally have sovereign immunity to begin with, I’m not sure how the court could...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Political payback escalates as Susan Rice, Donald Trump, and state officials trade threats and legal battles. From transgender policies and abortion pill disputes to vaccine liability shields, retaliation increasingly drives public life. As revenge replaces reason, Americans watch a system where power, punishment, and politics collide at every level...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – President Trump has not taken his defeat well. I would say it was more like a petulant child not getting the sugary cereal he wanted. He not only expressed his displeasure with those on the court who disagreed with him, but he also called them unpatriotic and their decision un-American. Trump completely ignored both the law and the Constitution...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Like the Rhode Island man who went into a youth hockey game and started shooting. Some outlets acted like this man’s identification as a woman was irrelevant and not even worth mentioning. Others focus so much on it that they exclude all other information. Our unwillingness to speak the truth about the entire LGBTQIA+ agenda is leading us to...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – State governments shape daily life through regulations, lawsuits, and policy decisions that often escape public attention. From energy mandates and vaccine disputes to immigration trends and job losses, citizens confront consequences close to home. Vigilance at state, local, and federal levels remains essential to preserving accountability and freedom for all...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Questions arise as federal agencies, lawmakers, and public institutions face scrutiny over elections, audits, speech, and accountability. Lawsuits, investigations, and political pressure reveal competing motives and civil liberty concerns, challenging citizens to consider how power is exercised and whether oversight protects rights or undermines them in complex democratic public systems...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We’re in the middle of another partial federal government shutdown because some people in Washington, D.C. would rather play politics and take time away than do their jobs. New York City hired a socialist mayor who thinks our federal immigration laws should follow Islamic law, and that a schizophrenic, knife-wielding person who attacks...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I’m old enough to have seen the original Star Wars trilogy in theaters. In Return of the Jedi, the emperor tells Luke, You will pay the price for your lack of vision.” Sadly, the American people are paying the price for our lack of vision. The Trump administration recently reversed an Obama administration decision that had found certain “greenhouse gases” to be dangerous...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – They’re considering legislation to discriminate against Muslims, banning Sharia law in U.S. Court systems. The House passed the “SAVE America Act,” half of which destroys the federalism America was based on, by attempting to federalize voter registration. Probably the most interesting, is the Senate Special Committee on Aging...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – States often invoke their constitutional powers but ignore the duties that come with them. From Second Amendment conflicts to unauthorized international agreements and political attacks on the judiciary, this piece examines how state actions strain constitutional obligations and weaken the foundations necessary to preserve a strong and lasting union...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We’ve seen problems in our elections, from questionable ballots to questionable voters. But what have we done to minimize the fraud? What are we doing to help ensure only legal votes are cast? Because Congress has some ideas, and while I think they’re pretty good, it seems no one has noticed that it’s illegal for Congress to do them.

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Declaration showed the world the grievances the colonies had with their king as justification for their separation. Now, some 250 years later, are we prepared to challenge those same grievances with the federal government? What about our state governments? Unlike the colonists, we do not need a revolution to redress our grievances...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Government no longer serves as a neutral protector but acts as an aggressive force that intimidates states and citizens alike. From elections to constitutional rights, political power is wielded through coercion rather than consent. History shows bullies retreat when confronted, and freedom survives only when people recognize injustice and choose to stand up—legally, firmly, and without fear...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – America thrives not by accident, but because of liberty and the rule of law. I reflect on why a nation with unmatched prosperity and influence seems eager to undermine the very principles that made it exceptional. When borders, property rights, and equal justice are ignored, we risk destroying the freedom that has long sustained our success...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I keep hearing that elections have consequences. That got me thinking, are there more consequences to our elections than most people talk about? Political attempts to manipulate elections are nothing new. From a gerrymandering state constitutional amendment in Virginia to federal attempts to impose term limits on congressional...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – With illegal immigration in the news, not to mention the demonstrations in Minneapolis, there has been a lot of talk lately about due process, especially who has a right to it. Today, we’ll cut through the hype, emotion, and political posturing to answer these two questions: what is due process, and who has a right to it?

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What does it mean to follow a lawful order in a time of unrest? As Minneapolis and St. Paul grapple with chaos, questions arise about military duty, police authority, and constitutional obedience. Combat veteran Dr. Chase Spears examines how blurred legality, political rhetoric, and weak leadership threaten liberty and invite the path toward empire...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is leading yet another federal shutdown showdown, this time in support of those who committed crimes both in entering the United States, and those who have committed violent crimes since, rather than the people they claim to represent and the oath they took...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Later this year, the American people will hire, or re-hire, every member of the House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate, not to mention numerous state and local offices. I think this would be a good time to review just how Congress is doing and ask ourselves, should our current employees in D.C. keep their jobs?...