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1. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to cl-10864190 · May 28, 2026

   Re-decided holding: The Fourth Circuit did not violate Article III's case-or-controversy requirement; its remand for factfinding was a permissible exercise of its appellate jurisdiction, and the CSRA's exclusivity is not a jurisdictional bar based on text or original meaning.

   The constitutional question the case posed was whether the Fourth Circuit violated the principle of party presentation by sua sponte deciding a case on a ground not raised by the parties. 1) The question is whether the Civil Service Reform…

2. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to cl-10811625 · May 24, 2026

   Olivier's suit for prospective injunctive relief is not barred by the common-law rule against collateral attack on final judgments, but the First Amendment claim must be evaluated on its merits under original meaning.

   …enforcement of that ordinance? 2) Relevant constitutional text: The First Amendment provides that 'Congress shall make no law ... abridging the freedom of speech.' The Fourteenth Amendment extends this prohibition to states. Article III…

3. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to cl-10882240 · Jul 01, 2026

   FECA's political-party coordinated-expenditure limits are facially valid under the First Amendment as a regulation of campaign conduct, not speech.

   …FECA's limits on political-party coordinated expenditures violate the First Amendment. The question is whether the First Amendment prohibits Congress from limiting how much a political party may spend in coordination with its own…

4. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to cl-10830655 · Oct 16, 2026

   Neutral Notice and Consent for Youth Counseling

   The Court was asked how the First Amendment applies to Colorado conversion-therapy law when used against talk therapy. The official summary states the law controls talk based on viewpoint and lower courts were wrong not to use demanding…

5. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.Res. 1423 · Jul 16, 2026

   Constitutional Consideration Rule for H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181

   …codes. This resolution provides for consideration of four bills, but with amendments to ensure each bill complies with enumerated federal powers and the Bill of Rights before final passage. Section 1. Consideration of H.R. 139 (Daylight…

6. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 5226 · Aug 06, 2026

   Children's Account Safety and Parental Consent Act of 2025

   …Savings Clause. – Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the First Amendment rights of minors or platforms, or to require the monitoring, filtering, or removal of any content. This Act applies only to the collection of personal…

7. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-03947 · Oct 16, 2026

   Corrected Proclamation Confirming National Angel Family Day as Ceremonial and Within Article II

   …22, 2026, remains. Nothing here limits any right protected by the First Amendment, Fifth Amendment Due Process, or Fourteenth Amendment, Section 1. VFA assesses this corrected proclamation would give each side a concrete gain over…

8. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 10152 · Oct 17, 2026

   Limited Review and Open Model Support Act for Artificial Intelligence

   …to correct factual errors before final publication, consistent with the First Amendment and Fifth Amendment Due Process, and it leaves state consumer protection and state research programs in place under the Tenth Amendment. The VFA…

9. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 2675 · Jun 19, 2026

   Federal Court Integrity Against Foreign Manipulation Act of 2025

   …applies only to federal courts (respects state sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment), includes a sunset clause to limit federal overreach, and uses civil rather than criminal penalties to avoid excessive government power. Original bill…

10. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 1468 · Jun 17, 2026

    American Innovation Security and Oversight Act

    …LIMITATIONS. (a) This Act does not apply to activities protected by the First Amendment or to lawful international trade. (b) No person shall be liable under this Act unless the conduct has a substantial effect on interstate or foreign…

11. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 8652 · May 15, 2026

    Narrowed Youth Online Data Consent Act (YODCA)

    …into purely intrastate activities (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3; Tenth Amendment) Risk of vague definitions chilling protected speech (First Amendment) Lack of defined enforcement limits and funding caps risking due process issues (Fifth…

12. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 5024 · Jul 18, 2026

    Economic Espionage Adversarial Entity Designation Act of 2025

    …‘Economic Espionage Adversarial Entity Designation Act of 2025’. Section 2. Amendment to Title 18. Section 1831 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding after the definition of ‘foreign instrumentality’ a new subsection: (d)…

13. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-05262 · Oct 15, 2026

    Corrected Proclamation for Women's History Month, 2026

    …signed by the President, consistent with Article I, Section 8 and the Tenth Amendment. This proclamation respects free speech and equal dignity under the First Amendment and the Fifth Amendment Due Process Clause. Participation is fully…

14. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 9143 · Jun 07, 2026

    Secure American Invention Act of 2025

    …not directly tied to the 'progress of science and useful arts'. Fifth Amendment Due Process concerns if vague terms like 'foreign adversary' lead to arbitrary denial of patent rights without clear standards. Tenth Amendment concern if the…

15. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 10127 · Aug 22, 2026

    Federal Research Integrity and Oversight Act for Gender-Related Medical Treatments

    …to prevent permanent bureaucracy. Original bill likely violates the First Amendment by suppressing academic research on a topic of public concern. Original bill may violate the Fifth Amendment’s equal protection guarantee by targeting a…

16. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-12909 · Jun 30, 2026

    Post-Quantum Cryptography Transition and Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2026

    …3). The EO may restrict use of certain encryption methods, raising First Amendment concerns (cryptographic source code as protected speech). The EO lacks due process safeguards for entities affected by comp

17. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-06286 · May 15, 2026

    Executive Order 2026-XX: Ensuring Merit-Based Practices in Federal Contracting by Prohibiting Discrimination Under DEI Pretexts

    …outside protected groups. This upholds equal protection under the Fifth Amendment Due Process Clause and faithful execution of civil rights laws. Section 2. Directives. (a) The FAR Council shall, within 180 days, propose amendments to the…

18. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 5252 · Aug 07, 2026

    Foreign Adversary AI Model Extraction Prevention Act of 2025

    …market-based solutions and minimizing permanent bureaucracy. Potential First Amendment issues if restrictions on sharing technical information are overly broad and not limited to preventing specific harm. Potential Fifth Amendment due…

19. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 9142 · Jun 06, 2026

    National Security Patent Integrity Act of 2025

    …clause to prevent permanent overreach. The original bill may violate Fifth Amendment Due Process by denying patent rights without clear procedural safeguards and judicial review. The definition of 'threat to national security' may be…

20. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to cl-10878535 · Jul 01, 2026

    RLUIPA permits suits against state entities and officials in their official capacities, but not against state employees in their personal capacities, unless they individually consented.

    …Congress to enact laws that are appropriate to ensure compliance. The First Amendment (Free Exercise) and Tenth Amendment place outer bounds, but do not bar Congress from conditioning funds on states providing remedies for religious…