Analysis of Recent Modifications to Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution on Government Website
The U.S. Constitution's Article 1 has undergone modifications on the official U.S. government website, as observed by internet users and reported by TechCrunch. The alterations were made within the last month, as shown by the Wayback Machine, which displays the original text on Congress' website as of July 17. Reddit discussions highlighted the changes in Article 1, with significant portions of Section 8 being removed, and Sections 9 and 10 completely deleted. These sections primarily address Congress's powers and limitations on state powers, including protections like habeas corpus. The missing text is evident from a trailing semicolon at the end of Section 8. The reason for the removal of these sections remains unclear.
The modifications to the U.S. Constitution's text on the website do not impact U.S. law, despite concerns raised by senior Trump administration official Stephen Miller earlier this year about suspending habeas corpus. The removal of sections from the Constitution's Article 1 does not alter its legal standing. The White House has not provided any comments on the changes made to the website.