Tag Archives: Antonin Scalia

Unprincipled Republicans Vote FOR the Disrespect for Marriage Act

Posted on July 23, 2022 by David E Smith

Since the unconstitutional Roe was overturned, leftists have been roiling in rage at the thought that states are now free to enact the will of the people with regard to killing humans in the womb. In his concurrence, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas argued that three other Supreme Court cases should be revisited in that they too lacked constitutional grounding—an argument made also by the esteemed Antonin Scalia and Robert Bork.

Posted in Federal, Marriage/Family/Culture | Tagged Adam Kinzinger, Antonin Scalia, Clarence Thomas, Darrell Issa, Defense of Marriage Act, Elise Stefanik, H.R. 8404, Lee Zeldin, Liz Cheney, Obergefell, Respect for Marriage Act, Robert Bork, Rodney Davis, Roe v. Wade, Tom Emmer | Comments Off

The Nightmare of Roe Ends, But Undoing the Damage Continues

Posted on June 24, 2022 by David E Smith

Today we give thanks to God for the wisdom and courage of U.S Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett for holding that the “Constitution does not confer a right to abortion; Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey are overruled; [and] the authority to regulate abortion is returned to the people and their elected representatives.”

Posted in Sanctity of Life | Tagged Amy Coney Barrett, Antonin Scalia, Bill of Rights, Brett Kavanaugh, Casey v. Planned Parenthood, Clarence Thomas, Dobbs v. the Jackson, Due Process Clause, Griswold v Connecticut, Hugo Black., Jane’s Revenge, Lawrence v. Texas, Neil Gorsuch, Obergefell v. Hodges, Robert Bork, Roe v. Wade, Samuel Alito, SCOTUS | Comments Off

Elim Romanian Pentecostal Church v. Pritzker

Posted on March 6, 2021 by David E Smith

While a number of cases have reached the U.S. Supreme Court challenging government pandemic restrictions that limit churches’ and members free exercise of religion, Elim Romanian Pentecostal Church v. Pritzker presents direct legal conflict between jurisdictions (traditionally the primary basis for Supreme Court hearing) and raises crucial additional questions that need resolution by the U.S. Supreme Court, to re-protect and strengthen our first and most important liberty.

For these reasons, IFI has joined an Amicus Brief in support of Elim Romanian.

Until 1990, the U.S. Supreme Court had rightly afforded the highest level of protection to our first freedom, the …

Posted in Religious Liberty | Tagged Amy Barrett, Antonin Scalia, Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley, Donald J. Trump, Elim Romanian Pentecostal Church v. Pritzker, Employment Division v. Smith, John Roberts, Nevada v. Sisolak, Obergefell v. Hodges, Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn vs. Cuomo, Southbay United Pentecostal Church v. Newsom, U.S. Supreme Court | Comments Off

Originalism is Racist and Sexist, Claims Radical U.S. Senator

Posted on October 31, 2020 by David E Smith

Still reaching for peak absurdity with ever more zeal, elements of the radical left are now smearing an honest interpretation of the U.S. Constitution and those who support it as “racist,” “sexist,” “homophobic,” and more. In fact, those are the exact words used by U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) to describe originalism — the widely accepted judicial doctrine holding that the words in the U.S. Constitution should be interpreted and understood as intended by the authors and ratifiers. The revolutionary view offered by Markey and others like him is a threat to America and every single American, fellow lawmakers warned.…

Posted in Federal | Tagged Amy Coney Barrett, Antonin Scalia, Ed Markey, Jabobin, Mike Lee, Samuel Alito | Comments Off

Who Is Amy Coney Barrett?

Posted on October 3, 2020 by David E Smith

Last Saturday, President Trump nominated U.S. Circuit Court Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill the seat held by the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the U.S. Supreme Court. Barrett, 48, has served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit since October 2017. While there may be much dissent across political lines over the confirmation of Judge Barrett for the U.S. Supreme Court, the facts of her extensive qualifications speak for themselves.

Posted in Federal | Tagged Amy Coney Barrett, Antonin Scalia, No Religious Tests Clause, Notre Dame Law School, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, SCOTUS, The Heritage Foundation, U.S. Senate Judiciary Committe | Comments Off

U.S. Senator Hawley Lambastes SCOTUS Activism

Posted on June 17, 2020 by David E Smith

In a blistering must-see address on the U.S. Senate floor, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO), the youngest member of the U.S. Senate, condemned Justice Neil Gorsuch’s opinion in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia. Writing for the Majority, Gorsuch essentially legislated from the bench, changing duly passed federal law with far-reaching and destructive consequences for all Americans, especially religious Americans.

Posted in Federal, Religious Liberty | Tagged Antonin Scalia, Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, Josh Hawley, Judicial Activism, Neil Gorsuch, Originalism, SCOTUS, textualism, U.S. Senate | Comments Off

Can Sexual Orientation Be Read into Title VII? SCOTUS Set to Decide

Posted on May 26, 2020 by David E Smith

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has garnered less attention than usual lately with COVID-19 monopolizing headlines. However, with the Court’s term ending in June, some of the most controversial decisions are expected to be released any day now. Among the most notable are three cases involving Title VII of the landmark Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employers from discriminating on the basis of sex. The question is whether Title VII’s ban on sex discrimination also includes decisions based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The cases are Altitude Express, Inc. v. Zarda, Bostock …

Posted in Sexuality | Tagged Altitude Express, Antonin Scalia, Equality Act, Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, Federal Courts, Inc. v. Zarda, Neil Gorsuch, Originalism, SCOTUS, textualism, Title VII | Comments Off

Culture War Victory Still Possible for Conservatives

Posted on July 25, 2017 by David E Smith

What we call the pro-family movement is a component of the larger conservative movement and deals with matters of sexuality and the natural family. Its American roots are in the cultural backlash to the Marxist revolution of the 1960s that turned family-centered society on its head and swapped the Judeo-Christian morality of our founding for Soviet-style “political correctness.”

Posted in Faith, Marriage/Family/Culture | Tagged Alfred Kinsey, Anthony Kennedy, Antonin Scalia, Bowers v Hardwick, Cultural Marxism, Donald Trump, Frankfort School, Griswold v Connecticut, Hugh Hefner, Lawrence v. Texas, Neil Gorsuch, No Special Rights Act, Obergefell v. Hodges, Robert Bork, Roe v. Wade, Romer v Evans, Ronald Reagan, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Scott Lively, sexual anarchy, Steven Broyer | Comments Off

Three Upcoming U.S. Supreme Court Rulings Christians Should Know About

Posted on April 12, 2016 by David E Smith

In what is already a controversial session amidst the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on many cases in the upcoming months that will have wide reaching effects in American life. Here are three decisions which Christians should know about.

Posted in Federal, Religious Liberty | Tagged Antonin Scalia, Hobby Lobby, Kermit Gosnell, ObamaCare, Planned Parenthood v. Casey, Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia v. Pauley, Whole Women’s Health v. Cole, Zubik v. Burwell | Comments Off

Obama Refuses to Attend Justice Scalia’s Funeral

Posted on February 19, 2016 by David E Smith

“All of life is partisan.” ~ Saul Alinsky

In the 24 hours since Josh Earnest announced that President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle would not attend the funeral of renowned U.S. Supreme Court Justice, much virtual ink has been spilled about the appropriateness of this choice. Even a number of liberals have expressed puzzlement and disappointment. In light of the ceremonial duties that Obama has performed, including pardoning turkeys, throwing baseballs, and visiting dictators, it is passing strange that he won’t attend Justice Antonin Scalia’s funeral.

Obama sought and won—twice—the highest office in the greatest nation in history and …

Posted in Federal | Tagged Antonin Scalia, Barack Obama, Daniel Inouye, Josh Earnest, Robert Byrd, Ted Kennedy, Tom Foley, Walter Kronkite | Comments Off

Scalia Defended Democracy, Liberals Subvert It

Posted on February 18, 2016 by David E Smith

"Well, there are many legitimate philosophies of judicial review," you say. Not if you believe in democracy, or a representative republic. Only originalism, which insists on interpreting the Constitution by its original meaning, protects democratic rule. The people spoke when they originally passed the Constitution. And they can speak again through the amendment process.

Posted in Federal | Tagged Antonin Scalia, Frank Turek | Comments Off

Scalia the Bold Leader for Originalism

Posted on February 16, 2016 by David E Smith

The importance of Justice Antonin Scalia, who passed away this past weekend, is based not just in what he said in his U.S. Supreme Court opinions, but how he said it. As the life and work of Justice Scalia are honored and remembered, conservatives would do well to be grateful for his bold leadership on behalf of the originalist moorings of constitutional jurisprudence.

Posted in Federal | Tagged Antonin Scalia, Citizens United, Clarence Thomas, McIntryre v. Ohio Election Commission, Obergefell v. Hodges, U.S. v. Jones | Comments Off

Follow the Money: HRC/Amicus Brief

Posted on May 1, 2015 by aswillis

This past Tuesday, the Supreme Court of the United States heard arguments for Obergefell v. Hodges in what is shaping up to be a landmark case in the national marriage debate.

Posted in Marriage/Family/Culture | Tagged 2nd vote, American Airlines, Antonin Scalia, Bank of America, Coca-Cola, Marriott, Microsoft, Obergefell v. Hodges, Pepsi, SCOTUS, Starbucks, Wells Fargo | Comments Off

The Vindication of Antonin Scalia

Posted on October 10, 2014 by David E Smith

A giant milestone in the moral revolution passed this week when the U.S. Supreme Court turned down every single appeal from several states on the issue of same-sex marriage. This decision not to take at least one case under consideration stunned both sides in the same-sex marriage battle...

Posted in Federal, Marriage/Family/Culture | Tagged Anthony Kennedy, Antonin Scalia, Beyond Same-Sex Marriage, Ruth Bader Ginsburg | Comments Off

How Scalia’s Prophecy Became a Moral Crisis

Posted on July 2, 2014 by David E Smith

One year after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the Defense of Marriage Act, this much is clear: Justice Antonin Scalia is a prophet.

Back in 2003, when the court handed down the decision in Lawrence v. Texas, striking down all criminal statutes against homosexual acts, Scalia declared that the stage was set for the legalization of same-sex unions. That was 2003.

“Today’s opinion dismantles the structure of constitutional law that has permitted a distinction to be made between heterosexual and homosexual unions, insofar as a formal recognition in marriage is concerned,” wrote Scalia.

He was proved to be …

Posted in Federal | Tagged Anthony Kennedy, Antonin Scalia, Evangelicals, gay marriage, Lawrence v. Texas, LGBTQ rights, Religious Liberty, Same-sex marriage | Comments Off