Hans A. von Spakovsky

OPINION August 17

What is 'smurfing'? What every American needs to know about illegal money in elections

The Federal Election Commission has civil enforcement authority for FECA violations, while the DOJ has criminal enforcement authority for intentional and knowing violations of the law.

OPINION July 21

What could happen to Biden campaign’s $91 million?

The Biden campaign has more than $90 million in cash on hand. But there are many ways it could be handled now that he has opted out of the race. Kamala Harris' campaign is one option.

OPINION February 2

Biden needs a spine, not more legislation, to shut down the border

Federal immigration law already gives President Biden the ability to close the border – and he, his advisers and his political allies know it.

OPINION January 27

Texas can keep securing the border. Supreme Court didn't prevent it

There's confusion around the Supreme Court's recent order regarding attempts in Texas to seal the state's southern border. Here's what is really going on and what might happen next.

OPINION December 28

Will elections finally be secure and honest in 2024?

Many states are gearing up for the demands of the 2024 election and working to ensure voting will be secure and honest. Other states like California have done nothing toward reform.

OPINION September 1, 2023

Federal judge defies Congress in ruling against Texas election reform

Federal Judge Xavier Rodriguez is defying both Congress and federal law by throwing out an ID requirement of Texas' election law for absentee ballots.

OPINION August 9, 2023

Biden's war on Texas border buoys reveals what he really thinks about immigration laws

Biden's Justice Department recently filed a lawsuit to force Texas to remove a floating barrier on the Rio Grande River.

OPINION July 19, 2023

A federal court just handed Biden's Ministry of Truth a big defeat

A federal court recently upheld Americans' First Amendment right to speak without being censored by the government.

OPINION March 10, 2023

Forget open borders. This crazy law opens voting booths to aliens

Radical ideas have been blossoming in the D.C. City Council—ideas that will disenfranchise the city's citizens.

OPINION February 13, 2023

Impeaching Mayorkas is a must, he violated his oath and committed ‘high Crimes and Misdemeanors’

Impeaching Mayorkas is a must, he violated his oath and committed ‘high Crimes and Misdemeanors.’ His actions caused an unprecedented border catastrophe.