Articles by Ed Meese

The Significant Difference Between Protests and Riots

Ed Meese | June 19, 2020

I’ve been active in law enforcement for more than 50 years. During that time, I’ve seen numerous protests. I’ve also seen far too many riots…. Read More

SecurityCommentary

An Open Letter to Congress on Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Reform

Ed Meese | June 02, 2020

As former national security officials, we write to express our deep concerns about the current debate over suggested amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. … Read More

LawCommentary

RIP Ronald Zumbrun. We’ve Lost a Legal Warrior for the Constitution.

Ed Meese | March 26, 2019

With the passing of Ronald A. Zumbrun, our nation has lost a legal warrior who helped start the conservative legal battle to restore the Constitution… Read More

LawCommentary

Louisiana’s Kyle Duncan, Trump’s Superb Choice for the 5th Circuit

Ed Meese | November 14, 2017

A legal powerhouse from Louisiana with a history of championing religious freedom is among President Donald Trump’s outstanding nominees for federal judgeships. Kyle Duncan is… Read More

LawCommentary

Solutions for Policing in the 21st Century

Ed Meese | September 20, 2017

American law enforcement faces a host of challenges in 2017. Violent crime is increasing in major cities across the country, perhaps foreshadowing a reversal of… Read More

LawCommentary

In Defense of Bill Pryor for the Supreme Court

Ed Meese | January 26, 2017

Rumor has it that Judge William H. Pryor Jr. topped President Donald Trump’s short list for the Supreme Court. But in recent weeks, he’s come… Read More

SocietyCommentary

The Meaning of the Constitution

Ed Meese | December 19, 2014

The Constitution of the United States has endured for over two centuries. It remains the object of reverence for nearly all Americans and an object… Read More

SocietyCommentary

What Republicans Can Do Now to Fight Back Against Obama’s Amnesty Decision

Ed Meese | December 07, 2014

The lame-duck session presents the first test for Republican leadership in the House and Senate since the American people overwhelmingly spoke on Election Day. As… Read More

SocietyCommentary

The People, Not the Courts, Should Decide on Same-Sex Marriage

Ed Meese | September 29, 2014

On June 26 of last year, the Supreme Court struck down Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act in United States v. Windsor,… Read More

Statement of Ed Meese on the Passing of Bill Clark, Distinguished Reaganaut

Ed Meese | August 10, 2013

Bill Clark was a devout man of faith, a great patriot and a close friend. He devoted his life to the service of others and… Read More