Civics 1st Amendment Paper

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And you thought you were just doing court cases.

From the Court cases you chose to review, you will choose one to write about in an informative paper.

Requirements:

Choose one court case from your assignment
In a 2 page 500 word essay, you will inform the reader on how this court case impacted the United States for good or bad. The basic structure of the paper should look like this in MLA format:

Thesis statement
Summary of the facts with the question that the Supreme Court was asked to solve.
Why the court decided the way it did.
Impact of this court case. How did society change, what changed, why was this a good/bad change for the U.S.? You must have 3 legitimate sources for this part of the essay.
Summary. In the summary you will put your opinion on the changes made by this Supreme Court decision. You may use first person for the last paragraph as I am asking for your opinion.

This will  be a turnitin.com assignment
Turnitin.com codes will be given at a later date
Do not use Wikipedia

Due date will be 10/27/17 at 3:30 p.m.

Points will be deducted for any of the following:

Fatal flaws
Contractions
Text speech (i, u, ur)

 https://essaypro.com/blog/informative-essay/ This one has a good diagram on how to make a claim and then back up your claim.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCmzoYxl9LA  youtube video for those that are more into visuals.

AP 2nd and 6th period 2nd Amendment assignment

2^nd Amendment

Democide: the killing of civilians by their own government. It has been estimated that in the last 100+ years close to 260 million people have been killed by their own governments. Food for thought: what keeps the U.S. government from turning on its own people?

Wounded Knee: 150-300 members of the Sioux tribe were killed by U.S. troops. It is believed that the shooting started when a tribe member refused to hand over his rifle and in the struggle for the rifle a shot was fired.

Turnitin.com codes for 2nd and 6th periods

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A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

Part I

1. Who is the primary author of the 2^nd Amendment?
2. Why were the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
3. In the context of the 18^th century when the 2^nd was written, what does “regulated” mean? Has the word changed in context over time or does it still mean the same? Why?
4. Look up militia and U.S. Federal law. Under U.S. Federal law what constitutes the militia?
5. What does semi-automatic mean when applied to firearms? What does automatic mean when applied to firearms?
6. Can U.S. citizens own automatic weapons? Can manufactures of firearms sell automatic weapons to the public?
7.  What does the term “assault weapon” really apply to: semi, auto, or both?
8. What is the difference between a pistol and a revolver?
9. When it comes to concealed carry of a pistol or revolver how many states are what are known as Constitutional carry states?
10. What does Constitutional carry mean? What are 3 requirements in order to Constitutional Carry in the state of Arizona?
11. How many people are estimated to have concealed carry licenses in the U.S.?
12. What did Senator Feinstein of CA recently say about her constituents and concealed carry? Is she right or wrong in her belief?
13. How many have concealed carry permits in Los Angeles county? What is the difference between “may” issue and “shall” issue when it comes to concealed carry permits?
14. In your opinion, does the 2^nd Amendment allow for concealed carry? Why or why not?
15. In the 2016 presidential campaign, Secretary Hillary Clinton said the Supreme Court got the Heller decision wrong. In District of Columbia vs Heller what did the Supreme Court say the 2^nd Amendment guarantees when it comes to the right to possess a firearm?
16. Do you agree with the Supreme Court decision or Hillary Clinton?
17. In McDonald vs City of Chicago, what did the Supreme Court rule when applying the 2^nd Amendment to states and localities?
18. Many people will say that the 2^nd amendment only covers firearms in existence during the time of the writing of the Constitution. What did the Supreme Court rule in this matter in the case of Caetano vs Massachusetts?
19. There are some that believe the 2^nd amendment is a collective right and not an individual right? What is a collective right? What is an individual right? What does the 2^nd amendment fall under in your opinion?
20. The word “people” shows up in the 2^nd and 4^th Amendment. Who are these people that the Constitution speaks of? Is the 4^th amendment a collective right or an individual right? Has this question caused you to change your answer to question 18? Why or why not?
21. Michael Moore, a Hollywood film director, recently made a proposal to change the 2^nd amendment. Find this on line and read this proposal. What parts of this change do you agree with? What do you disagree with? Why?
    Part II
22. The Congress has voted on Michael Moore’s proposal and 2/3rds of both Houses have voted to send the proposed 28^th Amendment to the states where 38 must vote yes to ratify. Currently, 49 states have voted  on this proposal with 37 yes and 12 no votes. The last state to vote will be the state of Arizona. Arizona is a Constitutional Carry state. Your task is to write an informative essay to the people of the state of Arizona where you will take one side or the other to convince the voters to vote yes or no. A yes vote means the amendment passes. No means it does not pass. As you break down the proposed Amendment you will explain how, based on your pro or con stance, the following parts of the proposal will either benefit or hurt the people of Arizona. If you are a pro stance a-e will help the people of Arizona. If you take a no stance this proposed amendment will hurt the people of Arizona:
    1. “in times of need”
    2. “the strictly regulated right of the people”
    3. “a limited number of non-automatic Arms for sport and hunting”
    4. “to be free from gun violence”
    5. “this shall not be infringed”
       Define what each part of a-e means to your side. Inform the voter how this will help/hurt the state of Arizona. You must have a valid source to back up your information in each of the above areas.
       Once you take a pro/con side you must stick with that side throughout the essay.
       This will be a turnitin.com assignment.

PROPOSED 28th AMENDMENT TO THE US CONSTITUTION

“A well regulated State National Guard, being helpful to the safety and security of a State in times of need, along with the strictly regulated right of the people to keep and bear a limited number of non-automatic Arms for sport and hunting, with respect to the primary right of all people to be free from gun violence, this shall not be infringed.”

Link to informative essay writing.

http://www.writeawriting.com/essay/write-informative-essay/

Yes, you will need a thesis statement.

Which side you take is entirely up to you. The main issues is that you will conduct the research needed to back your position up and then properly develop an informative essay

1st Amendment Supreme Court Cases Project grade

There are 5 parts to the first amendment. Your assignment is to find 5 important Supreme Court cases that deal with each part. 5x5=25 total cases


This will count as a project grade.


Religion
Press
Speech
Assembly
Petition




Format:




Case name
Date heard/decided
Issue/Facts of the case
Question asked the Supreme Court
Decision made by the court
Why the court decided this way
Impact on American society


Example


Religion #1


Case name: Smith vs Jones
Date: 1999
Issue/Facts of case: Smith borrowed Jones' lawnmower and refused to give it back. Jones sued under the 5th amendment Eminent domain clause to get his lawnmower back because Smith was a member of the local city government.
Question asked the SC: Does the Eminent Domain clause of the 5th amendment apply to government officials even if they are acting as a private citizen when borrowing property and not returning said property?
Decision made: No. The Supreme Court ruled that this case was the dumbest thing that they had ever heard. Eminent Domain only applies to government officials when said official is acting in their official capacities.
Impact on society: Both parties were thrown out of the Supreme Court building and told to never come back. This impacted society because no one ever filed a silly court case ever again. (This never really happened so don't even think of using this example as a real case)


The impact on society will require you to do some research. Start with the name of the court case and impact on society. See what you come up with.

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico: real or Fake News?

1. What hurricane recently hit Puerto Rico (PR)?

2. What Category storm was this hurricane?

3. What is FEMA?

4. What is the mission of FEMA?

5. What is the Jones Act? What has been done about the law? Will this help or hurt recovery efforts?

6. Who is the mayor of San Juan, PR?

7. What were some of the comments made by the mayor about aid being given to PR?

8. What items were behind the mayor when she gave this news conference?

9. What message did the mayor have on her shirt at one of her news conferences? If PR is basically destroyed, where did the shirt come from? You can use the internet to speculate on this question.

10. As of Sunday, October 1^st, how many FEMA meetings has this mayor made?

11. Who is the terrorist the mayor has honored? Who had this terrorist killed?

12. What did a neighboring cite mayor say about San Juan’s mayor?

13. How many Navy and Coast Guard ships have been sent to PR?

14. What is the USNS Comfort? Was it really necessary to send this ship to PR?

15. How many helicopters were sent to PR?

16. How much money has been allocated so far for relief efforts in both PR and the Virgin Islands?

17. When the National Guard was activated in PR how many showed/didn’t show percentage wise?

18. Did union truck drivers refuse to report to work to transport relief supplies? Real or Fake news? Explain.

19. Find a transcript that covers what a police officer said about the mayor and government officials in this crisis. Real or fake news? Why?

20. Who is heading the FEMA operations in PR? What have they said about the recovery efforts as it applies to roads, power grid, airports and hospitals?

21. As of today, how many hospitals are running at full operations in PR?

22. As of today, who is the highest Trump administration official to have visited PR after the hurricane?

23. When is President Trump scheduled to visit PR?

24. President Trump was accused of not knowing the PR’s are Americans. Is this real or fake news? Where did this accusation originate from? Cough cough… http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/hillary-clinton-trump-puerto-rico_us_59c9a7f4e4b01cc57ff4e19e cough cough

25. A former Clinton official, Paul Krugman, made the claim on twitter that a dangerous disease had hit PR. What disease was running rampant in PR according to Krugman?

26. Was this disease claim real or fake news? Find the tweet made by this Nobel Prize winning economist. How many likes and retweets did this message get? Was a retraction made? How many likes and retweets did this retraction, if made, get?

27. Overall, do you think the government is doing enough to help out the citizens of PR? Explain.

Single Payer

Single Payer health care

1. Define single payer health care
2. Which political party is pushing the idea of single payer health care as an election issue? Why?
3. List 5 prominent politicians from the above political party that believe in single payer health care. Which of these politicians might run for president in 2020?
4. Do you believe that single payer health care will be a defining issue in both the 2018 mid term elections and the 2020 presidential election? Why or why not? (don't give me a fake answer)
5. What is another term for single payer health care? (_________ for All) See Bernie Sanders.
6. List 5 major countries that have this type of health care system. Does this system work in their country? Why?
7. How much would it cost the United States to pay for single payer? Is this worth the cost?
8. Outside of politicians, who (groups) supports single payer? Who or what groups are against? Find 3 for each and then explain why they stand for or against single payer.
9. Would the average American see an increase or decrease in taxes under single payer? How much =/-?
10. Who would be eligible for single payer? Only citizens or everyone? Why?
11. Where do you stand on the issue of single payer? Why?
12. Would you be more likely to vote for a politician that supported or was against single payer? Why?
13. When looking at your top 5 issues that concern you as a future voter, where does health care fall? Does it make your top 5? Why or why not?
14. Is health care a right or a privilege? Why?
15. Why should tax payers pay for someone else's health care costs?

15% tax rate articles and questions

15% tax rate


https://corporatetax.procon.org/view.answers.php?questionID=001879


http://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/2017/08/30/trump-doubles-down-on-15-corporate-tax-rate-pressures-congress-to-act-on-reform.html


https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/15/top-senate-tax-writer-hatch-tax-reform-is-much-harder-than-health-care.html


http://www.nationalreview.com/article/447035/donald-trump-tax-plan-corporate-tax-cuts-would-help-workers










Flat tax


http://smallbusiness.chron.com/pros-cons-flat-tax-4210.html


What is the Federal corporate tax rate currently set at?


When ranking countries based on their corporate tax rate, where does the U.S. tax rate stand in comparison? Is this good or bad? For who is this good or bad for?


How much does the U.S. government collect in tax revenue from corporations and businesses annually?


What is corporate inversion?


Find 3 major companies that have moved out of the U.S. in the last 10 years. How much did those companies save in tax revenue by moving?


How much corporate wealth is sitting in off shore accounts according to President Trump?


What is President Trump's plan to bring this money back to the U.S.?


Is this a good plan or not? Why?


Do you think lowering the corporate tax rate is a good idea? Why or why not?


What rate do you think U.S. corporations and businesses should be taxed at? Same, less, or more? Why?


What is the California tax rate for businesses and corporations?


Find 3 major companies that have left California for a new state. What is the tax rate in the states that these companies moved to?


How hard is it to escape California tax bills: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2016/11/21/as-trump-tax-cuts-emerge-high-13-3-california-tax-spells-exodus/#b2a85c156963


Real or fake news? http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/21/jerry-browns-california-freeloaders-hit-back-on-ta/

Media Bias

http://katu.com/news/local/patriot-prayer-group-adds-vancouver-rally-counter-protest-expected-in-portland

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/09/11/antifa-far-right-protesters-clash-again-in-portland-disrupting-peaceful-rallies/?utm_term=.a8a8bfeaeec2

 

http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2017/09/left-wing-antifa-terrorists-attack-police-patriot-prayer-rally-portland-video/

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/09/10/antifa-throws-smoke-and-projectiles-at-police-at-portland-rallies-7-arrested.html

 

Constitution Quiz

Constitution Quiz

 

1. Who is called “The Father of the Constitution?

 

2. What city hosted the Constitutional Convention?

 

3. What did Jefferson call the Constitutional Delegates?

 

4. What is the first part of the Constitution called?

 

5. The powers of the House and Senate are covered in what Article?

 

6. How many senators does each state have?

 

7. How many years in office does a senator serve?

 

8. Who is the “president” of the Senate?

 

9. Name 5 powers that Congress has. (page 763-5)

 

10. Define “bill of attainder” (p. 765 blue section)

 

11. Name 5 powers denied to States.

 

12. How much does the president get paid per year? (p. 767)

 

13. How can a president be removed from office? (p. 768)

 

14. In Article III, what does the term “in good behavior” mean?

 

15. Define “full faith and credit” among States. (p. 769)

 

16. Define the term “extradition”.

 

17. What protection does the Federal government offer to States?

 

18. Article V of the Constitution covers what?

 

19. What does the Supremacy Clause set out?

 

20.  Article VI Section III states that ________ tests shall never be required to hold public office.

Congress contact information

Your congressman is Steve Knight (R)

https://knight.house.gov/contact/

Writing the Letter

1. Open the letter with an appropriate salutation. For a Representative or Senator, “To the Honorable John Doe,” is a good way to go. Using a title here is also acceptable, “Dear Supervisor Petrone,” for example. Also, make sure your full name and address is on the letter itself–envelopes can get lost, and you need to be sure they can verify if you are a constituent or not and send you a response. This is still important if you are sending an email. All the normal standards of good letter writing apply

Get straight to the point. The first line of the letter should summarize why you are writing and what it is that you want (you should already be clear on this if you followed the above guidelines). Options include, “Thank you for…” “I support the passage of…” “Bill XYZ should not be allowed to pass,” etc. If it’s about a specific bill, include its official name and number if possible (ex. “USA PATRIOT Act HR 3162”). Don’t ramble on too long–people tend to get bored and stop reading after a page or two unless you write something interesting enough to justify it. And if you ramble, it makes you seem like a crazy man.
3. Back up your concerns. Hard facts and statistics cited from a specific, published source (be sure to say where you get the information from) can support your position much better than nebulous statements and pure opinion. Personal stories are often appropriate. If you can tell a story of how this issue affects you or your family specifically, that helps to “bring it home.” Politicians love to be able to call out their constituents by name and put a face on the cause. This also helps to develop a more personal connection between you and your representative.
4. Always remember to be respectful. This is someone of power and influence you are addressing, and generally you are looking for them to do you a favor. Impugning your recipient’s character or honesty is counterproductive. Above all, do NOT include anything that could be construed as a threat, unless you enjoy the prospect of the FBI investigating you.

DACA questions

1.       What does DACA stand for?

2.       What president enacted DACA?

3.       How many people are enrolled in the federal DACA program?

4.       What 5 states have the most enrollees? Name of state and number enrolled

5.       What article/section/clause of the Constitution covers immigration?

6.       Do you believe that the president from #2 had that authority to sign the DACA order? Why/why not?

7.       Do you believe that President Trump has the authority to over turn the previous Executive Order? Why/Why not?

8.       What does President Trump mean in this quote “But we must also recognize that we are nation of opportunity because we are a nation of laws” as it applies to repealing DACA?

9.       President Obama also had an Executive Order called DAPA. What was this program and why was it found unconstitutional by the courts?

10.   What does President Trump mean by this quote when referencing DACA “There can be no path to principled immigration reform if the executive branch is able to rewrite or nullify federal laws at will”?

11.   What does amnesty mean when applied to immigration? Has amnesty been granted in the U.S. recently? (cough cough…1980s…cough) Should people that have bypassed the immigration system be granted amnesty? Why/Why not?

12.   What does President Trump mean by this quote when referencing DACA “…in effect, I am not going to just cut DACA off, but rather provide a window of opportunity for Congress to finally act”?

13.   What is this window that President Trump speaks of?

14.   Do you agree with this order by President Trump to the Justice Department: “I have advised the Department of Homeland Security that DACA recipients are not enforcement priorities unless they are criminals, are involved in criminal activity, or are members of a gang.” Why/Why not?

15.   Do you agree or disagree with this statement. Why or why not: Before we ask what is fair to illegal immigrants, we must also ask what is fair to American families, students, taxpayers, and jobseekers.

16.   Do you agree with this statement. Why or why not? “Under a merit-based system, citizens will enjoy higher employment, rising wages, and a stronger middle class”

17.   Is this our government’s highest priority: “Our first and highest priority in advancing immigration reform must be to improve jobs, wages and security for American workers and their families.”

18.   Do you believe Congress can get legislation done? “It is now time for Congress to act!” Explain your position.

Read before 9/7. Computer lab 808

The following is a statement issued by President Trump on the administration’s decision to wind down the Obama-era DACA program: 

As President, my highest duty is to defend the American people and the Constitution of the United States of America.  At the same time, I do not favor punishing children, most of whom are now adults, for the actions of their parents.  But we must also recognize that we are nation of opportunity because we are a nation of laws.

The legislative branch, not the executive branch, writes these laws – this is the bedrock of our Constitutional system, which I took a solemn oath to preserve, protect, and defend.
In June of 2012, President Obama bypassed Congress to give work permits, social security numbers, and federal benefits to approximately 800,000 illegal immigrants currently between the ages of 15 and 36.  The typical recipients of this executive amnesty, known as DACA, are in their twenties.  Legislation offering these same benefits had been introduced in Congress on numerous occasions and rejected each time.
In referencing the idea of creating new immigration rules unilaterally, President Obama admitted that “I can’t just do these things by myself” – and yet that is exactly what he did, making an end-run around Congress and violating the core tenets that sustain our Republic.
Officials from 10 States are suing over the program, requiring my Administration to make a decision regarding its legality. The Attorney General of the United States, the Attorneys General of many states, and virtually all other top legal experts have advised that the program is unlawful and unconstitutional and cannot be successfully defended in court.

There can be no path to principled immigration reform if the executive branch is able to rewrite or nullify federal laws at will.
The temporary implementation of DACA by the Obama Administration, after Congress repeatedly rejected this amnesty-first approach, also helped spur a humanitarian crisis – the massive surge of unaccompanied minors from Central America including, in some cases, young people who would become members of violent gangs throughout our country, such as MS-13.
Only by the reliable enforcement of immigration law can we produce safe communities, a robust middle class, and economic fairness for all Americans.
Therefore, in the best interests of our country, and in keeping with the obligations of my office, the Department of Homeland Security will begin an orderly transition and wind-down of DACA, one that provides minimum disruption.  While new applications for work permits will not be accepted, all existing work permits will be honored until their date of expiration up to two full years from today.  Furthermore, applications already in the pipeline will be processed, as will renewal applications for those facing near-term expiration.  This is a gradual process, not a sudden phase out.  Permits will not begin to expire for another six months, and will remain active for up to 24 months.  Thus, in effect, I am not going to just cut DACA off, but rather provide a window of opportunity for Congress to finally act.
Our enforcement priorities remain unchanged. We are focused on criminals, security threats, recent border-crossers, visa overstays, and repeat violators.  I have advised the Department of Homeland Security that DACA recipients are not enforcement priorities unless they are criminals, are involved in criminal activity, or are members of a gang.
The decades-long failure of Washington, D.C. to enforce federal immigration law has had both predictable and tragic consequences: lower wages and higher unemployment for American workers, substantial burdens on local schools and hospitals, the illicit entry of dangerous drugs and criminal cartels, and many billions of dollars a year in costs paid for by U.S. taxpayers.  Yet few in Washington expressed any compassion for the millions of Americans victimized by this unfair system.  Before we ask what is fair to illegal immigrants, we must also ask what is fair to American families, students, taxpayers, and jobseekers.
Congress now has the opportunity to advance responsible immigration reform that puts American jobs and American security first.  We are facing the symptom of a larger problem, illegal immigration, along with the many other chronic immigration problems Washington has left unsolved.  We must reform our green card system, which now favors low-skilled immigration and puts immense strain on U.S. taxpayers.  We must base future immigration on merit – we want those coming into the country to be able to support themselves financially, to contribute to our economy, and to love our country and the values it stands for.  Under a merit-based system, citizens will enjoy higher employment, rising wages, and a stronger middle class.  Senators Tom Cotton and David Perdue have introduced the RAISE Act, which would establish this merit-based system and produce lasting gains for the American People.
I look forward to working with Republicans and Democrats in Congress to finally address all of these issues in a manner that puts the hardworking citizens of our country first.
As I’ve said before, we will resolve the DACA issue with heart and compassion – but through the lawful Democratic process – while at the same time ensuring that any immigration reform we adopt provides enduring benefits for the American citizens we were elected to serve.  We must also have heart and compassion for unemployed, struggling, and forgotten Americans.
Above all else, we must remember that young Americans have dreams too. Being in government means setting priorities. Our first and highest priority in advancing immigration reform must be to improve jobs, wages and security for American workers and their families.
It is now time for Congress to act!

AP Government Constitution Video Link

http://www.annenbergclassroom.org/page/key-constitutional-concepts


Watch the first video on the Constitution (Creating a Constitution)

Coal cartoon

Coal Article

WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. coal exports have jumped more than 60 percent this year due to soaring demand from Europe and Asia, according to a Reuters review of government data, allowing President Donald Trump's administration to claim that efforts to revive the battered industry are working.

The increased shipments came as the European Union and other U.S. allies heaped criticism on the Trump administration for its rejection of the Paris Climate Accord, a deal agreed by nearly 200 countries to cut carbon emissions from the burning of fossil fuels like coal.

The previously unpublished figures provided to Reuters by the U.S. Energy Information Administration showed exports of the fuel from January through May totaled 36.79 million tons, up 60.3 percent from 22.94 million tons in the same period in 2016. While reflecting a bounce from 2016, the shipments remained well-below volumes recorded in equivalent periods the previous five years.

They included a surge to several European countries during the 2017 period, including a 175 percent increase in shipments to the United Kingdom, and a doubling to France - which had suffered a series of nuclear power plant outages that required it and regional neighbors to rely more heavily on coal.

"If Europe wants to lecture Trump on climate then EU member states need transition plans to phase out polluting coal," said Laurence Watson, a data scientist working on coal at independent think tank Carbon Tracker Initiative in London.

Nicole Bockstaller, a spokeswoman at the EU Commission's Energy and Climate Action department, said that the EU's coal imports have generally been on a downward trend since 2006, albeit with seasonable variations like high demand during cold snaps in the winter.

Overall exports to European nations totaled 16 million tons in the first five months of this year, up from 10.5 million in the same period last year, according to the figures. Exports to Asia meanwhile, totaled 12.3 million tons, compared to 6.2 million tons in the year-earlier period.

Trump had campaigned on a promise to "cancel" the Paris deal and sweep away Obama-era environmental regulations to help coal miners, whose output last year sank to the lowest level since 1978. The industry has been battered for years by surging supplies of cheaper natural gas, brought on by better drilling technologies, and increased use of natural gas to fuel power plants.

His administration has since sought to kill scores of pending regulations he said threatened industries like coal mining, and reversed a ban on new coal leasing on federal lands.

TAKING CREDIT

Both the coal industry and the Trump administration said the rising exports of both steam coal, used to generate electricity, and metallurgical coal, used in heavy industry, were evidence that Trump's agenda was having a positive impact.

"Simply to know that coal no longer has to fight the government - that has to have some effect on investment decisions and in the outlook by companies, producers and utilities that use coal," said Luke Popovich, a spokesman for the National Mining Association.

Shaylyn Hynes, a spokeswoman at the U.S. Energy Department, said: "These numbers clearly show that the Trump Administration's policies are helping to revive an industry that was the target of costly and job killing overregulation from Washington for far too long."

Efforts to obtain comment from exporters Arch Coal (ARCH.N) and privately held Murray Energy Corp were unsuccessful. Contura Energy, which emerged as part of Alpha Natural Resource's bankruptcy and restructuring, and filed for public offering in May, declined to comment.

A spokesman for Peabody Energy, the largest coal producer, though without a major export profile, said the United States was generally a "swing supplier of seaborne coal."

U.S. Energy Information Administration analyst Elias Johnson said the U.S. coal industry may now be better positioned to meet foreign demand because U.S. miners have learned to produce at lower cost, after coming through a series of recent bankruptcies.

"There's the possibility that the U.S. will become more of a primary player in the global coal trade market," he said.

But he added there are also plenty of reasons the spike in demand could be temporary. For one thing, U.S. coal production and transportation costs are much higher than for other producers such as Indonesia and Australia.

Because coal can often be transhipped from European ports before it is consumed, it is also hard to determine where shipments ultimately end up.

Johnson pointed out that some of the fuel shipped into Western Europe, for example, could be making its way to other places like Ukraine, which is having trouble securing coal from its separatist-held regions.

Trump said last month that his administration is offering more coal to Ukraine, but it was unclear how, given deals are typically worked out between companies.