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Andrew P. Napolitano

Andrew P. Napolitano

Andrew P. Napolitano, a former judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey, is an analyst for the Fox News Channel. He has written seven books on the U.S. Constitution.

Articles by Andrew P. Napolitano

Illustration on CIA domestic spying by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

CIA spying on Americans and their collaborators

In the past month, this column has twice addressed the unbridled propensity of federal intelligence agencies to spy on Americans without search warrants as required by the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Published February 16, 2022

Joe Rogan is seen during a weigh-in before UFC 211 on Friday, May 12, 2017, in Dallas before UFC 211. Spotify’s popular U.S. podcaster has apologized after a video compilation surfaced that showed him using racial slurs in clips of episodes over a 12-year span. In a video posted on his Instagram account on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, Rogan who hosts a podcast called “The Joe Rogan Experience,” said his use of the slurs was the “most regretful and shameful thing that I’ve ever had to talk about publicly.” ( AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)

Joe Rogan and freedom of speech

For two and a half centuries, the concept of free speech has bedeviled the United States. Published February 9, 2022

Illustration on continued drone strikes by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Biden’s unmanned killer drone strikes continue abroad

Secretly and quietly, the Biden administration has continued to use the killing machine crafted by President George W. Bush, expanded by President Barack Obama and employed from time to time by President Donald Trump. Published January 26, 2022

FILE - Stewart Rhodes, founder of the citizen militia group known as the Oath Keepers, center, speaks during a rally outside the White House in Washington, on June 25, 2017. The seditious conspiracy case filed this week against members and associates of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group marked the boldest attempt so far by the government to prosecute those who attacked the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

The feds’ case against the Oath Keepers is dubious

These are perilous times. They are made worse by the government's political reaction to lawless behavior, which is a greater threat to personal liberty than the behavior it seeks to punish. Published January 19, 2022

COVID-19 in America and Loss of Liberty Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

The terrifying lessons of COVID-19

During the past 18 months, the relationship of the American people to the government has changed radically. Published January 5, 2022

A view of the nativity scene and the Christmas tree that adorn St. Peter's square at the Vatican, during the lighting ceremony, Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. The nativity scene is from the Huancavelica region, in Peru, and the 113-year-old, 28-meter-tall tree, a gift from the city of Andalo in Trentino Alto Adige-South Tyrol region, northeastern Italy. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Christmas in America

What if Christmas is a core belief in a personal God who lived among us and many times offered a freely given promise of eternal salvation that no believer should reject or apologize for? Published December 23, 2021

Illustration on abortion and the Constitution by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Abortion and the Constitution

Last week's oral argument in the Supreme Court about abortion was both humdrum and arcane. Published December 8, 2021

Off from school due to the Thanksgiving holiday this week, Felix Naranch, 7, right, and his brother Asa Naranch, 3, play with their father Stu Naranch in a pile of fall leaves that they raked together in a park, Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Thanksgiving 2021

What if the government's true goal is to perpetuate its own power? What if the real levers of governmental power are pulled by agents and diplomats and by bureaucrats and central bankers behind the scenes? What if they stay in power no matter who is elected president or which political party controls either house of Congress? Published November 24, 2021

U.S. Government Redaction Lies Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

U.S. government lies about its secrets

Recently, this column offered a critical analysis of the state secrets privilege. Last week, the government twice brought it to new lows. Here is the backstory. Published November 10, 2021

Illustration on U.S. government-sponsored torture by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

More government torture crimes

During the past three weeks, some unexpected government events occurred, exposing more government crimes and lies. Published November 3, 2021