Constitutional Purpose
Constitution Applies Equally
to All
• In June 2013, the Supreme Court strikes down the
“Defense of Marriage Act” which denied federal
benefits to gay couples who were married in their
states.
• 14th Amendment: “nor shall any State deprive any person
of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law;
nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal
protection of the laws.”----------led to Civil Rights
Acts……Title IX (of Civil Rights Acts…..Affirmative
Action programs begun in 1960s)
Constitution Favor Rich and
Wealthy
• Courts rule in Citizens United Case in 2010, allowing
corporations to spend unlimited amounts of money in
campaigns ($8 Bil. Projected for 2016 elections)
• Under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of
2008, The Treasury Dept. was authorized to spend up
to $700 Bil. Which went to supply capital (cash)
directly to banks ($4635 per working
American)……no criminal charges were brought
against banks