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Constitutional Law

Jul. 18, 2022

Dobbs was correctly decided

For 50 years, on the issue of abortion and others, the people were controlled by decisions effected by “13 lawyers in robes” rather than their own self-determination. On at least this issue, the Court has finally corrected itself.

Richard A. Nixon

Email: pres37th@aol.com

San Fernando Valley College of Law

Richard, a practicing attorney in Los Angeles County and a Vietnam-era veteran, is the author of "America: An Illusion of Freedom."

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In interpreting the U.S.Constitution, the logical starting point is said document. The first article, following the preamble, is Article I. It states: “All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and a House of Representatives.”

Hence, neither the judiciary nor the executive is authorized, under the Constitution, to legislate or make laws. This is precisely what ...

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