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\"\"<\/a>President Obama is doing everything in his power to change America. He wants to re-shape this country. The fact is we have a president who is engaged in a radical assault on our values.<\/p>\n

We have a president forcing Americans to purchase pro-abortion health insurance under penalty of law. A president who ignores the Founder’s framework and issues a stinging warning to an independent Supreme Court<\/a> – a troubling threat as the case is still pending.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0criticism continues to mount. The American Bar Association<\/a> (ABA), a left of center group, called the president’s attack on the high court “troubling” and said that “we should expect our leaders to refrain from partisan statements aimed at judges fulfilling their constitutional role and responsibilities.”<\/p>\n

And a growing number of editorials point out the president’s flawed actions in calling out the high court. The Washington Times<\/a> understands that the president is conducting a “systematic and unprecedented assault” which is undermining the intergrity of the independent judiciary. As the Washington Times concludes: “Mr. Obama treats the ‘unelected justices’ as just another impediment to his power – to be picked, frozen, personalized and polarized.”<\/p>\n

With ObamaCare still pending before the high court – and no decision expected until the end of June – we learn today the White House\u00a0is quietly diverting $500 million dollars <\/a>– that’s one-half of one Billion dollars – to the IRS to implement ObamaCare and for the enforcement of the individual mandate. Talk about putting the cart before the horse. There’s no guarantee that the health care law will be upheld as constitutional. Couldn’t he wait three more months to see if this appropriation is even necessary?<\/p>\n

We have a president who directs the IRS to threaten conservative Tea Party groups with unconstitutional and politically charged questions. We represent numerous Tea Party organizations<\/a> under assault from the IRS.<\/p>\n

It is clear we have a president who is doing everything he can to change the history and heritage of this nation. His vision and actions put at risk the Judeo-Christian values that have been the cornerstone of our republic.<\/p>\n

That’s why we have launched an important effort to send a powerful message to the President and to Congress. It’s time to stand-up for America. Time to defend our history and heritage. Our Constitution. Sign on today to the Committee to Protect America’s Constitution<\/a>. You can make a difference.<\/p>\n

Jay Sekulow<\/a><\/p>\n

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Jay Sekulow is the host of Jay Sekulow Live! which airs each weekday on over 850 radio stations nationwide, in addition Sirius and XM satellite radio. He brings insight and education to listeners daily through this national call-in radio program. He is also the host of the ACLJ This Week, the ACLJ\u2019s weekly television program. Jay Sekulow regularly appears on major media outlets, including FOX News, CNN, ABC, CBS, and NBC, where he is sought out for his vast experience in constitutional law and his unique insight into many of the pressing legal and political issues facing America today. He is frequently quoted in the nation's leading newspapers and often contributes opinion editorials to national publications. Jay Sekulow has also published numerous law review and other scholarly articles. Jay Sekulow has received numerous honors for his groundbreaking legal work in the area of free speech and religious liberties. The Legal Times has named Sekulow one of \u201cThe 90 Greatest Washington Lawyers of the Last 30 Years\u201d and the National Law Journal has twice named Sekulow one of the \u201c100 Most Influential Lawyers\u201d in the United States. In addition, TIME Magazine listed Jay Sekulow as one of the \"25 Most Influential Evangelicals\" in America. Jay Sekulow\u2019s legal work in defense of religious liberties and human rights extends beyond the United States, having founded the ECLJ in Strasbourg, France, which maintains consultative status with the United Nations. He has also opened offices in Pakistan, Africa, and Jerusalem, Israel. Jay Sekulow is a staunch defender of Israel, presenting arguments before the International Criminal Court at the Hague. His efforts in support of Israel\u2019s right to defend itself from terrorist attacks have been commended by Israeli government officials, one official stating, \"Jay was instrumentally-involved in projects that the President of Israel and the Prime Minister put on our national agenda.\" Jay Sekulow also has a passion for educating the next generation of religious liberty advocates. He is a member of the Regent University Law School Faculty as a Distinguished Professor of Law and routinely teaches courses on constitutional law and presents guest lectures. Jay Sekulow has also started educational programs in international human rights law in Strasbourg, France and at Handong University in South Korea. Jay Sekulow is a graduate of Mercer University, earning both a bachelor\u2019s degree and doctor of jurisprudence. Sekulow served on the editorial staff of the Mercer Law Review and graduated cum laude. 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