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On this day, the Supreme Court rules on vaccines and public health
In the face of future public health emergencies like the Coronavirus, a precedential Supreme Court decision about the…
Happy birthday, Bill of Rights!
Today we celebrate the anniversary of the first 10 amendments, known as the Bill of Rights (ratified December 15, 1791). Here’s…
Sandra Day O’Connor’s role in landmark Supreme Court cases
The late Justice Sandra Day O’Connor played a key role in some of the Supreme Court’s major decisions during her nearly 25…
On this day, the Supreme Court reinforces the 10th Amendment
Setting a precedent with important implications today, the Supreme Court’s decision from 1997 in Printz v. United States…
The constitutional issues related to Covid-19 mask mandates
Requirements to wear facemasks in the fight against Covid-19 are back in the news after some political leaders have issued…
Current constitutional issues related to vaccine mandates
The Covid-19 delta variant’s spread may force federal and state authorities to re-examine public safety policies related to…
Constitutional powers and issues during a quarantine situation
The growing concerns about the coronavirus in the United States could lead to government officials considering isolation and…
The Hatch Act: Should We Care? The Supreme Court Did
A U.S. House committee this week asked the U.S. Office of Special Counsel to investigate possible federal Hatch Act violations by…
Battle for the Constitution: Week of July 27th, 2020 Roundup
Here is a round-up of the latest from the Battle for the Constitution: a special project on the constitutional debates in American…
Judge extends 3-D gun blueprint ban until case is resolved
A federal judge in Seattle has issued a preliminary national injunction blocking a website from offering 3-D-printer gun…
