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The Supreme Court’s role in the police accountability controversy

by Marcia Coyle

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…

The Supreme Court’s role in the police accountability controversy
A return to the culture wars in historic arguments

by Marcia Coyle

The U.S. Supreme Court steps back into the culture wars this week in telephonic arguments involving birth control and…

A return to the culture wars in historic arguments
COVID-19 and the Constitution — Key Takeaways

by Jackie McDermott and Lana Ulrich

The coronavirus pandemic has raised a host of constitutional questions. Here are some key takeaways.

COVID-19 and the Constitution — Key Takeaways
Bradwell v. Illinois: When the Supreme Court denied legal work to women

by Nicholas Mosvick

On April 15, 1873, the Supreme Court decided in  Bradwell v. Illinois, striking down the Myra Bradwell’s challenge to the…

Bradwell v. Illinois: When the Supreme Court denied legal work to women
Whither the U.S. Supreme Court?

by Marcia Coyle

Constitution Daily contributor Marcia Coyle looks at what may still be—with an unexpected element—the most significant Supreme…

Whither the U.S. Supreme Court?
On this day, Supreme Court hears Loving arguments

by NCC Staff

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 hears Loving arguments
On this day, Supreme Court refuses women right to vote

by Nicholas Mosvick

On March 29, 1875, in the case of Minor v. Happersett, the Supreme Court rejected to claim of Virginia Minor that under the 14th…

On this day, Supreme Court refuses women right to vote
Blockbuster Cases on the CFPB and Abortion at SCOTUS

by Jackie McDermott

Before the Supreme Court suspended oral arguments due to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus—it heard two of the…

Blockbuster Cases on the CFPB and Abortion at SCOTUS
On this day, the Supreme Court decides Prigg v. Pennsylvania

by Nicholas Mosvick

On March 1, 1842, Justice Joseph Story wrote the first major opinion regarding the power of the federal government over slavery.…

On this day, the Supreme Court decides Prigg v. Pennsylvania
Battle for the Constitution: Week of Feb. 10, 2020 Roundup

by NCC Staff

Here is a round-up of the latest from the “Battle for the Constitution:” a special project on the constitutional debates in…

Battle for the Constitution: Week of Feb. 10, 2020 Roundup
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