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Update: Supreme Court sends right-to-sue case back to lower court
The Spokeo case has lurked under the media radar as one of the biggest decisions of the Supreme Court’s current term. So why do…
The vanishing constitutional issue in United States v. Texas
Lyle Denniston, the National Constitution Center’s constitutional literacy adviser, looks at why the Supreme Court was silent on…
Previewing today’s immigration arguments at the Supreme Court
This morning, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case challenging President Obama’s 2014 executive action…
Cruz winning eligibility challenges but critics remain
Candidate Ted Cruz has won three recent court challenges about his Canadian birthplace and his ability to run for President. But…
Constitution Check: Could Obama bypass the Senate on Garland nomination?
Lyle Denniston, the National Constitution Center’s constitutional literacy adviser, looks at a novel argument that President…
10 fascinating facts about Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant
The names Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee are connected through their Civil War bond and the historic surrender, 151 years ago…
Constitution Check: Is Ted Cruz’s eligibility for the presidency a serious issue?
Lyle Denniston, the National Constitution Center’s constitutional literacy adviser, says the constitutional debate over Ted…
The essence of presidential leadership
In this commentary, George C. Edwards III of Texas A&M University argues that Presidents must be able to recognize and exploit…
Constitution Check: In the Supreme Court vacancy fight, which election counts most?
Lyle Denniston looks at the debate over the next Supreme Court nominee and how the upcoming November presidential and…
Constitution Check: Could the military disobey orders issued by a President Trump?
Lyle Denniston, the National Constitution Center's constitutional literacy adviser, looks at comments from retired Air Force…
