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Article III
The Supreme Court’s Elections Clause dilemma in Pennsylvania
An appeal to the United States Supreme Court from Pennsylvania lawmakers about a state court gerrymandering decision might create…
Dr. Seuss in the land of Fair Use lawsuits
What is the difference between a parody and a satire? Two recent court cases involving the estate of Theodor Geisel aka Dr. Seuss…
Can a President obstruct justice? The legal experts have a few thoughts
On Monday, President Donald Trump’s personal attorney made a pointed argument in a media interview that a President can’t be…
Cars, other vehicles and the Constitution
America has had its Constitution for more than two centuries, and yet today there are many questions about its meaning that still…
The Constitution’s Treason Clause: Seldom invoked despite threats
Accusations of treason are a serious matter in the public arena, but history shows few examples of charges followed by convictions…
A brief review of executive privilege, from Washington to Trump
How do Presidents deal with sensitive information requests from Congress? Sometimes they just say No, citing a right of executive…
Frontiero v. Richardson: A landmark case for gender equality
On May 14, 1973, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Frontiero v. Richardson, a case that furthered the cause of gender…
Is President Trump immune to lawsuits?
President Donald Trump brings the question of presidential immunity back into public debate as he faces numerous civil lawsuits…
Ronald Reagan’s big impact on the Supreme Court
The Reagan era of the 1980s is often remembered for the President’s pursuit of ending the Cold War and his legacy as the…
Electoral College a rare topic of discussion at Supreme Court
With all of the recent attention given to the Electoral College, not a lot has been written by the Supreme Court on the unique…
