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Obama’s Guantanamo move will face significant debate
As the Obama administration is preparing a report that outlines options for closing the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay,…
Constitution Check: Could state governments sue to keep out Syrian refugees?
Lyle Denniston, the National Constitution Center’s constitutional literacy adviser, looks at how states refusing to accept…
Expecting any President to handle ISIS is a dangerous proposition
In this commentary, American University's Chris Edeldson says it would be a mistake to make decisions about ISIS based on fear,…
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…
The Saturday Night Massacre: How our Constitution trumped a reckless President
Ken Gormley of Duquesne University School of Law looks back at another big historical anniversary this year, the developing…
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…
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…
Obama’s climate rule to face legal challenges, again
The climate may be changing, but opposition to government regulation is not.
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…
