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The Supreme Court’s role in the police accountability controversy
The U.S. Supreme Court interprets the law, we are told. But sometimes, the court makes the law. One of those times—more than 50…
James Buchanan’s troubled legacy as President
April 23 marks the birthday of James Buchanan, the man regarded by many historians as one of the worst presidents of all time. So…
On this day, Supreme Court refuses women right to vote
On March 29, 1875, in the case of Minor v. Happersett, the Supreme Court rejected to claim of Virginia Minor that under the 14th…
On this day, the Supreme Court decides Prigg v. Pennsylvania
On March 1, 1842, Justice Joseph Story wrote the first major opinion regarding the power of the federal government over slavery.…
How the 20th Amendment made lame-duck sessions less lame
One of the most important, but least discussed, constitutional amendments made government more responsive by greatly shorting the…
Millard Fillmore’s brief time in the national spotlight
On the occasion of Millard Fillmore's birthday, Constitution Daily looks back at a forgotten President and his role in the crisis…
Eight basic facts about the Bill of Rights
Here are eight key facts about this enduring testament to liberty and freedom!
The presidency, impeachment and an enduring dilemma
From the debates of the Founders in Philadelphia in 1787 to today’s congressional impeachment inquiry aimed at President Donald…
On this day: The United States formally outlaws slavery
On December 6, 1865, the 13th Amendment was ratified after the state of Georgia approved the amendment as it was proposed to the…
Three ghoulish tales of body snatchers, Presidents and the Founders
In a special Halloween feature, Constitution Daily looks at two real-life body snatching stories related to three U.S. Presidents,…
