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Why is the Supreme Court applying an ordinary voting rule in extraordinary times?
The U.S. Supreme Court's term did not end with its blockbuster decisions on President Donald Trump's taxes. Before October, there…
Battle for the Constitution: Week of July 20th, 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…
10 Supreme Court cases about the 14th Amendment
On the anniversary of the 14th Amendment's ratification, Constitution Daily looks at 10 historic Supreme Court cases about due…
Battle for the Constitution: Week of June 29th, 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 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…
