Kant's theory encompasses two types of command imperatives. Those that command hypothetically and those that command categorically (CAAE, 2002). One might suggest that we act as if our actions might appear on the front page of our hometown newspaper. This essay will provide a short biography of Immanuel Kant, a brief description of his theory, followed by focusing on his concept of moral categorical imperatives and how they apply to two current issues; abortion, and a homeless issue in Florida. Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) was born in East Prussia in 1724. He began his education at the age of eight. He went on to study and teach at the University of Konigsberg. "Kant's academic career focused on philosophy, mathematics and physics. He went on to present his beliefs on reason and the human experience in works such as Critique of Pure Reason and The Foundations for the Metaphysics of Morals  (European Graduate School, 2014). In reviewing Kant's theory, which is also considered a form of Universalism, it can be defined as a "universal ethic, a moral system that applies universally to all humanity which transcends race color creed  (Basics of Philosophy, 2008). Respect and duty are two key elements in Kant's theory, both of which will be explored with examples of two categorical imperatives as follows. After battling the state in court to protect women's health in Texas, on October 31st a panel of three Federal judges allowed unconstitutional abortion restrictions to take effect. The restrictions clearly violate Texas women's constitutional rights and drastically reduce access to safe and legal abortion statewide (Planned Parenthood, 2014). Therefore, in Texas it is now against state law to use federal funds to obtain an abortion, regardless of rape, incest or birth defect. This action by the court embraces Kant's moral categorical imperative that tells us what "we ought to do no matter the circumstances or consequences  (MacKinnon,