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On the day, Justice Noah Swayne confirmed by the Senate

by Nicholas Mosvick

On this day in 1862, Noah Swayne was confirmed by the Senate to replace Justice John McLean, one of two dissenters in the Dred…

On the day, Justice Noah Swayne confirmed by the Senate
The Constitution’s Treason Clause: Seldom invoked despite threats

by Scott Bomboy

Accusations of treason are a serious matter in the public arena, but history shows few examples of charges followed by convictions…

The Constitution’s Treason Clause: Seldom invoked despite threats
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