Constitutionalism in the United States
Belief that the U.S. Constitution limits the powers of government to protect civil liberties From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Constitutionalism in the United States is a basic value espoused by political parties, activist groups and individuals across a wide range of the political spectrum, that the powers of federal, state and local governments are limited by the Constitution of the United States and that the civil and political rights of citizens shall not be violated.[1]
As a political movement, many constitutionalists have expressed concern over provisions of the 2001 USA Patriot Act,[2] civil asset forfeiture laws,[3] mass surveillance,[4] police checkpoints[5] and militarization of police,[6][7] while differing over other issues, such as restrictions on firearms,[8][9] states' rights to determine drug[10] and restroom laws,[11] and federal management of public lands.[12]
- Alliance Defending Freedom
- American Civil Liberties Union
- Center for Constitutional Rights
- Constitutional militia movement
- Drug Policy Alliance
- Electronic Frontier Foundation
- National Coalition Against Censorship
- National Rifle Association
- New York Civil Liberties Union
- Rutherford Institute
- United States Bill of Rights
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