Andrew P. Napolitano
Articles by Andrew P. Napolitano
Abortion and the Constitution
Last week's oral argument in the Supreme Court about abortion was both humdrum and arcane. Published December 8, 2021
What happens when the government breaks its own laws?
Americans live under a governmental regime that openly breaks its own laws. Published December 1, 2021
Thanksgiving 2021
What if the government's true goal is to perpetuate its own power? What if the real levers of governmental power are pulled by agents and diplomats and by bureaucrats and central bankers behind the scenes? What if they stay in power no matter who is elected president or which political party controls either house of Congress? Published November 24, 2021
What if the federal government Leviathan destroys our freedom?
What if the federal government views the Constitution as an obstacle to be avoided? Published November 17, 2021
U.S. government lies about its secrets
Recently, this column offered a critical analysis of the state secrets privilege. Last week, the government twice brought it to new lows. Here is the backstory. Published November 10, 2021
More government torture crimes
During the past three weeks, some unexpected government events occurred, exposing more government crimes and lies. Published November 3, 2021
Undoing Times v. Sullivan will crush press freedom and favor those in power
In a week, the Supreme Court will decide if it will consider diminishing long-standing protections for the freedom of the press. Here is the backstory. Published October 27, 2021
Who really writes the laws?
It is distressing for those of us who believe that the Constitution means what it says to observe the destruction of liberty caused by vaccine mandates. Published October 20, 2021
Lies and torture cover-up: U.S. state secrets doctrine is a fraud
Last week, President George W. Bush's torture regime reared its head in an unusual argument before the U.S. Supreme Court. Published October 13, 2021
The illegality of mandated COVID-19 vaccinations
As more governors issue so-called mandates to require their employees and patrons to be vaccinated against COVID-19, they are being challenged by arguments based on personal privacy and bodily integrity. Published October 6, 2021
On Jan. 6, what did the FBI know?
The New York Times recently reported that the FBI had an undercover informant amid the mob that entered the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 who had related to them his knowledge of the demonstrators' plans. Published September 29, 2021
Biden’s executive mandates only have teeth if Americans allow them to
Two weeks ago, President Joseph R. Biden announced his intention to order the Department of Labor to compel all employers of more than 100 persons to require all their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Published September 22, 2021
Biden’s first job under the Constitution is to keep us free
It was scandalous and infuriating to hear President Biden argue last week that his so-called vaccine mandates somehow have nothing to do with freedom or personal choice. Published September 15, 2021
Texas, abortion, and the Constitution
Last week, this column addressed state nullification and secession under the U.S. Constitution. Last week, the Supreme Court revived the concept of nullification. Published September 8, 2021
Public health should not trump personal liberty
I have been writing for years asking if we still have the U.S. Constitution. That issue has come into sharper focus as mayors and governors have created dictatorial powers to interfere with personal autonomy in America. Published September 1, 2021
America in Afghanistan: Looking for monsters to slay
The debacle of the nearly 20-year American occupation of Afghanistan continues to unfold. Published August 25, 2021
Violations of Americans’ freedoms during the COVID-19 pandemic
As the world watches the disastrous ending of America's nearly 20-year occupation of Afghanistan, we cannot lose sight of what is happening here, just below the media radar. Published August 18, 2021
Does the United States still have a Constitution?
When interpreted in accordance with the plain meaning of its words, the Constitution does not permit the government to infringe upon personal freedoms, no matter the emergency or pandemic. Published August 11, 2021
Freedom in the time of COVID-19 madness
Sadly, we are approaching a time in America during which our elected public officials will assault the liberties we have hired them to protect. Published August 4, 2021
Plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: What happens when the government breaks its own laws?
In October of 2020, 14 people were arrested in Michigan and accused of being participants in a plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Published July 28, 2021
