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The constitutional question over states and Syrian refugees
With more than two dozen governors objecting to a federal government plan to accept Syrian refugees, a spotlight has been placed…
Youngstown Steel: The Supreme Court stands up to the President
Tonight, C-SPAN and the National Constitution Center look at the landmark Youngstown Steel case, where the Supreme Court limited…
Constitution Check: Is the new immigration policy at risk constitutionally?
Lyle Denniston, the National Constitution Center’s constitutional literacy adviser, looks at the arguments behind a challenge to…
Constitution Check: Is Obamacare headed for new trouble?
Lyle Denniston, the National Constitution Center’s constitutional literacy adviser, looks at the two latest court challenges to…
Uber fighting big legal battles on two fronts
Uber, the popular and controversial ride-sharing service, is on the offense and the defense in two big legal battles that could…
The voting math behind the Iran nuclear deal in Congress
The House and Senate will vote on President Barack Obama’s Iran nuclear deal this month. Why are the key numbers to watch 34,…
Congressman questions constitutionality of Mount McKinley name change
President Barack Obama has endorsed a name change for Mount McKinley in Alaska. But at least one member of Congress sees the move…
Would the Menendez case really make Congress “above the law”?
In the legal dispute between the Justice Department and Senator Robert Menendez over his conduct in office, a key constitutional…
Constitution Check: Is there a party loyalty test for leadership in Congress?
Lyle Denniston, the National Constitution Center’s constitutional literacy adviser, looks at how Senator Chuck Shumer’s…
Constitution Check: Is Congress limited to a “yes” or “no” on the Iran nuclear deal?
Lyle Denniston, the National Constitution Center's constitutional literacy adviser, says Congress could have a significant…