Maurice A. Thompson

Maurice A. Thompson is the Director of The 1851 Center for Constitutional Law at The Buckeye Institute.[1]

Cases and Issues

Mr. Thompson directs The 1851 Center for Constitutional Law, which provides legal support in cases that have a bearing on the institute's mission. It took on a case to shut down ACORN,[2] for allegedly engaging in activities related to racketeering.

Under Mr. Thompson, The 1851 Center for Constitutional Law has also taken a position on the City of Toledo's efforts to impose a uniform set of minimum facilities on schools, which the institute claims is a veiled attempt to limit the availability of charter schools in the city. The center sent a letter to the city opposing the proposed ordinance and threatening to take legal action if the ordinance is approved.[3]

Mr. Thompson was also involved in writing and signing [4] Why H.R. 1249 is Unconstitutional, Analyses By Jonathan S. Massey, Adam Mossoff, and Maurice A. Thompson.

References

  1. ↑ "About Our People - Maurice Thompson". The Buckeye Institute. Retrieved 2008-01-29.
  2. ↑ "Buckeye Institute sues ACORN under racketeering law". The Columbus Dispatch. The Associated Press. 2008-10-14. Retrieved 2009-01-30.
  3. ↑ "Proposed Toledo Community Schools Regulation Violates Ohio Constitution" (Press release). The Buckeye Institute. 2009-01-12. Retrieved 2009-01-30.
  4. ↑ "Why H.R. 1249 is Unconstitutional, Analyses By Jonathan S. Massey, Adam Mossoff, and Maurice A. Thompson.". ScribeD. 2011-04-28. Retrieved 2011-06-22.