Indiana State Senator Mike Delph (R-Carmel) has introduced SB 405, which requires candidates for Congress to have lived in Indiana at least five years before the election year. Article One of the U.S. Constitution sets forth the requirements for membership in Congress, and the only reference to residency is that an individual live in the state “when elected.” Under U.S. Term Limits v Thornton, the U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down term limits for members of Congress, the bill would be unconstitutional.
It’s definitely unconstitutional, but when has that stopped state legislators?
How about arrest the MORON for attempting to overthrow the Constitution ???
Richard –
Would this apply to corporate “person” residency? Also, can a corporate “person” who was incorporated (i.e., “born”) less than 25 years ago run for Congress?
Thanks.
This will be found unconstitutional. Why are they wasting time on something like this?