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Is there a constitutional right for homeless encampments on public property?

by Scott Bomboy

On April 22, 2024, the Supreme Court will consider the constitutionality of local government ordinances regulating the use of…

Is there a constitutional right for homeless encampments on public property?
Supreme Court to hear Trump immunity, abortion arguments in final sitting

by Scott Bomboy

On April 15, 2024, the Supreme Court will start its final scheduled session for the 2023 term, with major cases about abortion…

Supreme Court to hear Trump immunity, abortion arguments in final sitting
Constitutional cases resulting from the 9/11 attacks

by Michael Boyd

On September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks carried out against the United States would become the catalyst for at least two wars,…

Constitutional cases resulting from the 9/11 attacks
On this day, Supreme Court temporarily finds death penalty unconstitutional

by Scott Bomboy

On June 29, 1972, the Court decided in a complicated ruling, Furman v. Georgia, that the death penalty application in three cases…

On this day, Supreme Court temporarily finds death penalty unconstitutional
A short list of overturned Supreme Court landmark decisions

by Scott Bomboy

With the Supreme Court overruling Roe v. Wade, a look back at overturned landmark cases shows the rarity of such actions.

A short list of overturned Supreme Court landmark decisions
Battle for the Constitution: Week of October 19, 2020 Roundup

by NCC Staff

Here is a round-up of the latest from the Battle for the Constitution: a special project on the constitutional debates in American…

Battle for the Constitution: Week of October 19, 2020 Roundup
Battle for the Constitution: Week of August 17th, 2020 Roundup

by NCC Staff

Here is a round-up of the latest from the Battle for the Constitution: a special project on the constitutional debates in American…

Battle for the Constitution: Week of August 17th, 2020 Roundup
Why is the Supreme Court applying an ordinary voting rule in extraordinary times?

by Marcia Coyle

The U.S. Supreme Court's term did not end with its blockbuster decisions on President Donald Trump's taxes. Before October, there…

Why is the Supreme Court applying an ordinary voting rule in extraordinary times?
Ramos v. Louisiana: Does the 14th Amendment Require Unanimous Jury Verdicts?

by Robert Black

When we think about trial by jury in criminal cases, we all probably envision a 12-member jury that must reach a unanimous verdict…

Ramos v. Louisiana: Does the 14th Amendment Require Unanimous Jury Verdicts?
Kahler v. Kansas: Can States Abolish the Insanity Defense?

by Robert Black

On Monday, the first day of the new Supreme Court term, the Court heard argument in Kahler v. Kansas, a case that could generate…

Kahler v. Kansas: Can States Abolish the Insanity Defense?
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