Wallbuilders Live! With David Barton & Rick Green

The idea that federal judges have "lifetime appointments" is deeply embedded in our national consciousness, but is it actually true? In this eye-opening episode of Foundations of Freedom Thursday, we dive into what the Constitution actually says and what the founders genuinely intended for the judicial branch.When the Constitution states judges "shall hold their offices during good behavior," it established a carefully designed balance that's been lost in modern interpretation. Through rich historical context from the Constitutional Convention debates, we uncover how figures like Alexander Hamilton, James Wilson, and John Dickinson wrestled with competing concerns about judicial independence versus accountability. This wasn't a monolithic view among the founders, as they debated vigorously about the proper role and tenure of judges.The conversation shifts to another timely constitutional question: what rights do non-citizens illegally present in the United States actually possess