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IRS Targeting of 1851 Center in May of 2010 Demonstrates Broader Corruption
IRS harassment was not limited to "tea party" organizations, and began earlier than many believe Columbus,… [more]
Banning Internet Cafes to Benefit Casinos: Unconstitutional and Inadvisable
Attacking politically weak small businesses at behest of influential larger businesses is wrong way for… [more]
High Court Will Determine Ohioans Right to Challenge JobsOhio
1851 Center will argue that state taxpayers maintain standing to challenge the constitutionality of Corporate… [more]
Eminent Domain Abuse Continuing Along Ohio Pipeline Route
1851 Center stops abuse in Licking County, offers free assistance to property owners threatened with… [more]
Federal Court: Ohio Precious Metals Dealers Licensing Scheme Unconstitutional
Act regulates business in response to constitutionally-protected advertising, and prohibits legitimate… [more]
Legal Center to High Court: Ohio PAC Laws Violate First Amendment
1851 Center asks Ohio Supreme Court to review Ohio Political Action Committee regulations on behalf of… [more]
1851 Center Applauds Kasich Agreement on Obamacare Exchange
Columbus, OH - The 1851 Center for Constitutional Law today registered its approval, on behalf of conservative… [more]
Banning Internet Cafes to Benefit Casinos: Unconstitutional and Inadvisable
Attacking politically weak small businesses at behest of influential larger businesses is wrong way for Republicans to begin new legislative session Columbus, OH – The 1851 Center for Constitutional Law today emphasized to Ohio’s state senators and representatives that “priority” legislation to shut down Ohio’s 800-plus internet cafes is inconsistent with principles of limited government, [...]
High Court Will Determine Ohioans Right to Challenge JobsOhio
1851 Center will argue that state taxpayers maintain standing to challenge the constitutionality of Corporate Welfare Columbus, OH – The Supreme Court of Ohio on January 23 unanimously agreed to determine the extent to which Ohioans may take legal action to force state government to comply with constitutional spending, indebtedness, and corporate welfare constraints. The [...]
Eminent Domain Abuse Continuing Along Ohio Pipeline Route
1851 Center stops abuse in Licking County, offers free assistance to property owners threatened with taking of property by private pipeline corporation Columbus, OH – The 1851 Center for Constitutional Law today condemned a private pipeline corporation’s continued assertion of legal authority to take Ohioans’ private property for its own benefit, and threatened litigation, should [...]
Ohio Constitution Prohibits Legislators from Enacting State Insurance Mandates
Legal center advises Ohio legislators that mandating health treatments and benefits violates Ohio’s Health Care Freedom Amendment Columbus, OH – The 1851 Center for Constitutional Law today emphasized to Ohio’s state senators and representatives that the Ohio Health Care Freedom Amendment, added to Ohio’s Bill of Rights in late 2011, prohibits the state from mandating [...]
Federal Court: Ohio Precious Metals Dealers Licensing Scheme Unconstitutional
Act regulates business in response to constitutionally-protected advertising, and prohibits legitimate purchases of gold and silver Columbus, OH – A federal court late yesterday ruled that Ohio’s regulatory scheme governing those purchasing gold, silver, and other precious metals – the Precious Metals Dealers Act- violates the First Amendment. The ruling, made by Judge Watson of [...]
