U.S. Constitution · Article I, Section 8, Clause 6

Counterfeiting Clause

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Also known as: Counterfeiting Clause

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3 public items cite this provision · 2 in October 2026 (last month: 0)

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The text

To provide for the Punishment of counterfeiting the Securities and current Coin of the United States;

National Archives transcription (public domain; original spelling and capitalization). archives.gov

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SI Solutions (1)

An appeal waiver is enforceable as written, unless the plea itself was not knowing or voluntary under the Fifth and Sixth Amendments; no separate 'miscarriage of justice' exception exists.
2026-06-19

grades (2)

H.R. 8481: Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026
2026-10-14 · Grade B (Mostly sound)
S. 5372: Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026
2026-10-14 · Grade B (Mostly sound)

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Values for America Constitution Explorer, https://www.valuesforamerica.com/constitution (text: National Archives transcription, public domain), Article I, Section 8, Clause 6, https://www.valuesforamerica.com/constitution/article-1/section-8/clause-6

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