Jake the Lawyer
23 pieces tagged “Jake the Lawyer”, newest first.
Why the Right to Remain Silent Can Put You in Jail
Digging into why the Constitution's "Pardon Power" and the Fifth Amendment's "Right to Remain Silent" are fighting over Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Flock Cameras on My Driveway
Digging into America's latest hidden camera made by Flock Safety and the legal questions behind these cameras, including whether they are constitutional.
Why We Should Not Vote for U.S. Senators
Today we dig into the history of the popular election of U.S. senators, why it broke America away from true federalism, and why repealing it might be a good thing.
What 'All Men Are Created Equal' Really Means
Digging into the history and meaning of the phrase "all men are created equal" and why it is fundamental to our culture, but often misunderstood.
Why Minimum Wage Is a Scam
Digging into the history of the minimum wage and how it is an unconstitutional scam sold to us by the government as a result of its own spending problem.
How America Got So Fat
The history of how America industrialized its own obesity through the production of food and the manufacturing of food products.
Why Constitutional Rights Should Only Apply to Citizens
Today we deep-dive into the idea of whether constitutional rights should only apply to citizens.
The Lawsuit That Accidentally Ruined Capitalism: Ford vs. Dodge
Today we dig into the fascinating story of when the Dodge Brothers sued Henry Ford for not paying enough money to Ford shareholders.
Black Emancipation Saved Gun Rights
How ending slavery eventually led to the saving of fundamental rights like the Second Amendment.
The Little Known Law That Killed States' Rights
Today we talk about the mother of all federal overreach — the Commerce Clause — which effectively killed states' rights through Supreme Court interpretation.
Why America Has Birthright Citizenship
Breaking down the 14th Amendment's "Citizenship Clause," including its history and how the Supreme Court might rule on an upcoming case.
Israeli Commandos' Boldest Raid
Today we unpack one of the most insane special operations raids ever conducted — Operation Thunderbolt.
Domestic Terrorism Explained
A lawyer explains where the domestic terrorism law originated from and what it means.
America's National Debt, Completely Explained
Today we deep dive into America's national debt with functional terms and history that place today's debt into a context we can actually apply.
Lawyer Explains ICE and Illegal Immigration
Breaking down the history of immigration law and how we actually enforce that in America today.
Why DC Isn't a State — and Never Should Be
Examining the reasons why the District of Columbia isn't a state and ultimately never should be.
How 'Tax the Rich' Turned Into Taxes for Everyone
The story of how America screwed itself into income taxes.
First 10 Amendments — Explained by a Lawyer
Knowing these fundamental rights is incredibly important, but you shouldn't need to hire a lawyer to understand them.
The Bill of Rights — 800 Years in the Making
The fascinating history of our Bill of Rights and why there is more to it than meets the eye.
How Companies Value the Cost of Your Life With an Equation
Uncovering the Corporate Greed Equation, as seen in the cases of the Ford Pinto and McDonald's Hot Coffee.