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A brief history of the annexation of foreign territories by the United States
President Donald Trump’s recent talk of potentially acquiring Greenland has sparked a new debate about questions that pre-date the Constitution: the ability of the United States to annex territories.
Unpacking the transgender athletes’ case at the Supreme Court
One of the biggest cases in the Supreme Court’s current term involves the constitutional rights of transgender school students to compete in sports…
Looking Back: The Noriega case as legal precedent
The recent seizure and arrest of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Celia Flores, on drug-related charges by United States forces is drawing…
Does the War Powers Resolution apply to military actions taken in Venezuela?
In the coming weeks, the debate about the constitutional legitimacy of recent actions taken by the United States against Venezuela will continue as Congress…
Presidential powers, transgender rights among upcoming Supreme Court arguments
Starting in January 2026, the Supreme Court will resume hearing arguments in several high-profile cases, including debates about executive powers and questions of…
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