The Contracts Clause is in a section of our Constitution that lists certain prohibitions on the states. These prohibitions are meant to protect individuals from intrusion by state governments and to keep the states from intruding on the Federal government's duties.pplication of the Contracts Clause. The Contracts Clause applies to ordinary contracts made between private citizens or entities, including partnerships and corporations. This includes a variety of business contracts, such as vendor contracts and lease contracts.
O.J. Simpsonâs Bronco Chase: âTheater of the Absurdâ. A white Ford Bronco, driven by Al Cowlings and carrying O.J. Simpson, is trailed by police cars as it travels on a Southern California freeway in Los Angeles on June 17, 1994. It is an indelible image â the white Ford Bronco ever so slowly cruising down a Los Angeles highway.
This Day In History: 04/03/1860 - Pony Express Begins. Jesse James, one of the most wanted bank and train robbers was shot in the back by one of his gang members for the reward on April 3rd. Russ Mitchell recaps this and other events that occurred on April 3rd in this video clip from This Day In History.