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The Alien Enemies Act: The One Alien and Sedition Act Still on the Books

by Scott Bomboy

One of the most controversial measures taken by the federal government in its early days were the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798.…

The Alien Enemies Act: The One Alien and Sedition Act Still on the Books
Law from the 1950s may play role in Columbia University student deportation case

by Scott Bomboy

The current case involving Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student facing expulsion from the United States for his…

Law from the 1950s may play role in Columbia University student deportation case
Newly proposed constitutional amendments face steep challenges

by Scott Bomboy

Recently, a member of the House of Representatives proposed changing the Constitution to allow current President Donald Trump the…

Newly proposed constitutional amendments face steep challenges
Defining the president’s constitutional powers to issue executive orders

by Scott Bomboy

Among the most powerful tools available to the president are executive orders, which are written policy directives issued by the…

Defining the president’s constitutional powers to issue executive orders
A look back at the Wong Kim Ark decision

by Scott Bomboy

President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to redefine birthright citizenship has cast a new light on a landmark Supreme…

A look back at the Wong Kim Ark decision
Updated: The birthright citizenship question and the Constitution

by Scott Bomboy

On taking office, President Trump issued a Birthright Citizenship order entitled “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American…

Updated: The birthright citizenship question and the Constitution
The Constitution and the federal election process

by Scott Bomboy

On Nov. 5, 2024, voters will head to the polls in person to select the next president and vice president of the United States, as…

The Constitution and the federal election process
Dikembe Mutombo Believed in the American Idea

by Jeffrey Rosen

The humanitarian and NBA legend was grateful for the freedom he enjoyed, and understood the obligations that came with it.

Dikembe Mutombo Believed in the American Idea
Ken Burns honored with 2024 Liberty Medal

by NCC Staff

The National Constitution Center honored America’s storyteller, Ken Burns, with the 36th annual Liberty Medal in a ceremony held…

Ken Burns honored with 2024 Liberty Medal
On this day, Congress approved the 14th Amendment

by NCC Staff

On June 13, 1866, the House approved a Senate-proposed version of the 14th Amendment, sending it to the states for approval. Two…

On this day, Congress approved the 14th Amendment