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Looking for unanimity in the Birthright Citizenship decision
On rare occasions, a Supreme Court case raises such fundamental questions about the nature of our nation that it seems to require…
Constitutional Voices: W.E.B. Du Bois
This series of profiles features noteworthy people over the past 250 years who have shaped the American constitutional tradition…
Supreme Court hears historic birthright citizenship arguments
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court considered a case that could reshape the concept of birthright citizenship. During two hours of…
Supreme Court to finally hear merits arguments on birthright citizenship
Nearly 15 months after President Donald Trump issued an executive order attempting to redefine birthright citizenship, the Supreme…
Lawsuits argue Equal Rights Amendment is valid constitutional amendment
Decades after its first deadline, the Equal Rights Amendment is back in the courtroom as plaintiffs demand a federal judge finally…
Douglass, Du Bois, and Garrison and the Search for a More Plural Constitution
National Constitution Center content fellow Trey Sullivan takes a look at the complicated relationship between William Lloyd…
Catching up with Supreme Court’s busy docket
The U.S. Supreme Court’s winter break ends Friday when the justices gather in their private conference. The traditional break is…
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…
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…
A look back at the Supreme Court in 2025
The past year was a significant one for the U.S. Supreme Court, with notable decisions related to the First Amendment, nationwide…
