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Major cases set for the next Supreme Court term
The Supreme Court picks, one case at a time, the issues it will decide and leaves it to scholars, journalists and other observers…
Can Ivanka Trump or Bill Clinton be the next Vice President?
Recently, the Washington Post listed 36 possible Donald Trump running mates, including his daughter, Ivanka. And there has been a…
Constitution Check: Are the Insular Cases still binding, after a century?
Lyle Denniston, the National Constitution Center's constitutional literacy adviser, looks at recent cases involving Puerto Rico…
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: 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…
C-SPAN, NCC Landmark Cases series re-airing for next two weeks
In case you missed it the first time, the 12-part series "Landmark Cases" about the Supreme Court is re-airing on C-SPAN in prime…
Surveys: Many Americans know little about the Supreme Court
The upcoming nomination battle over a vacant Supreme Court seat could expose some Americans to an institution they know little…
10 famous people who could face citizenship issues as candidates
Ted Cruz has faced some criticism in his White House bid about his birth in Canada. But would some other famous people face the…
Latest CRS report discusses presidential birthplace issue
An updated Congressional Research Service report is adding some new background on the controversy over U.S. presidential…
Five other presidential “birther” controversies from American history
In the midst of the current debate over Ted Cruz’s eligibility for the presidency, Constitution Daily looks back at five other…
