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The Supreme Court and the “Climate of the Era”
One of the most respected constitutional law scholars of the 20th century, the late Paul Freund, once said the U.S. Supreme Court…
Battle for the Constitution: Week of June 22nd, 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…
The Supreme Court’s role in the police accountability controversy
The U.S. Supreme Court interprets the law, we are told. But sometimes, the court makes the law. One of those times—more than 50…
A return to the culture wars in historic arguments
The U.S. Supreme Court steps back into the culture wars this week in telephonic arguments involving birth control and…
COVID-19 and the Constitution — Key Takeaways
The coronavirus pandemic has raised a host of constitutional questions. Here are some key takeaways.
Bradwell v. Illinois: When the Supreme Court denied legal work to women
On April 15, 1873, the Supreme Court decided in Bradwell v. Illinois, striking down the Myra Bradwell’s challenge to the…
Whither the U.S. Supreme Court?
Constitution Daily contributor Marcia Coyle looks at what may still be—with an unexpected element—the most significant Supreme…
On this day, Supreme Court hears Loving arguments
On April 10, 1967, the United States Supreme Court held oral arguments in a landmark case about a Virginia law that said marriages…
On this day, Supreme Court refuses women right to vote
On March 29, 1875, in the case of Minor v. Happersett, the Supreme Court rejected to claim of Virginia Minor that under the 14th…
Blockbuster Cases on the CFPB and Abortion at SCOTUS
Before the Supreme Court suspended oral arguments due to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus—it heard two of the…
