Playing “whack-a-mole” with the Constitution
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In this episode of The Constitution Study on the America Out Loud Network, host Paul Engel delivers a fiery critique of what he describes as a systemic, ongoing violation of the U.S. Constitution—comparing it to a game of 'whack-a-mole' where unconstitutional actions by government branches keep popping up, only to be temporarily suppressed before new ones emerge. Engel highlights multiple examples: Judge James Bozberg’s controversial contempt proceedings against the Trump administration, the Supreme Court’s flawed reasoning in the Chiles v. Salazar case, the Biden-era DOJ’s alleged misuse of the FACE Act against pro-life activists, the expansion of FISA Section 702 surveillance, and the unconstitutional creation of a House subcommittee on healthcare. He argues that these actions stem from a broader pattern of federal overreach, enabled by public apathy and ignorance of constitutional limits. Engel also critiques New York City’s attempt to launch city-owned grocery stores, calling it a socialist failure doomed by poor financial planning and market misunderstanding. He calls for accountability, demanding that the current DOJ drop past prosecutions, reimburse victims, and criminally charge those who weaponized unconstitutional laws. Ultimately, he urges citizens to reclaim their civic duty by studying the Constitution, asking questions, and holding government to account.
The federal government frequently violates the Constitution through overreach, and citizens must actively defend their rights—like playing 'whack-a-mole'—because complacency enables tyranny.
Judicial overreach, like Judge Bozberg’s abuse of contempt powers, and executive overreach, such as the DOJ’s misuse of the FACE Act, are serious violations of constitutional rights.
The Supreme Court sometimes reaches correct conclusions but uses incorrect constitutional reasoning—such as citing the First Amendment when the 14th Amendment is the proper basis.
FISA Section 702’s 'Three-Hop Rule' enables mass surveillance of Americans without a warrant, violating the Fourth Amendment and requiring immediate reform.
Congress has no constitutional authority to regulate healthcare or banking; any such efforts are unconstitutional and amount to a 'deprivation of rights under color of law'.
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The Whack-a-Mole Analogy: A Game of Constitutional Violations
“We the people have given up lots of rights for the false promise of temporary safety. And in another case, another whack-a-mole, right? There's now a House subcommittee... holding hearings to modernize healthcare in practice, empowering Americans to live healthier lives.”
Judge Bozberg’s Abuse of Contempt Powers
“Judge Bozberg just, he was being abusive of his power. Now, of course, the attorney for the people who got deported, they don't agree.”
Supreme Court Missteps: Chiles v. Salazar
“It is, however, a violation of the 14th Amendment. Where we read, nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.”
The DOJ’s Abuse of the FACE Act
“Anything less is a mocking of justice, just a pure mocking of your name. You call yourself the Department of Justice. I called you the Department of Injustice.”
FISA Section 702 and the Surveillance State
Engel exposes the dangers of FISA Section 702, particularly the 'Three-Hop Rule', which allows the government to surveil Americans based on connections to foreign targets. He calls for an end to domestic spying at the border and criticizes Congress for repeatedly renewing the law.
“Anything less is a mocking of justice, just a pure mocking of your name. You call yourself the Department of Justice. I called you the Department of Injustice.”
“You can't take that time away, but you can restore what it costs them. And you need to do so publicly, not behind closed doors, not with nondisclosure agreements, publicly.”
“We the people have given up lots of rights for the false promise of temporary safety. And in another case, another whack-a-mole, right? There's now a House subcommittee... holding hearings to modernize healthcare in practice, empowering Americans to live healthier lives.”
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Paul Engel
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New York City
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Judge James Bozberg
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FISA Section 702
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FACE Act
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The Constitution Study
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America Out Loud Network
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Chiles v. Salazar
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Tom Blanchett
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The Wellness Company
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