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Constitutional powers and issues during a quarantine situation
The growing concerns about the coronavirus in the United States could lead to government officials considering isolation and…
Whither the U.S. Supreme Court?
Constitution Daily contributor Marcia Coyle looks at what may still be—with an unexpected element—the most significant Supreme…
On this day, Justice Frank Murphy was sworn in
On this day, Justice Frank Murphy was sworn in by the clerk of the Court, Charles Elmore Cropley. When the ceremony finished on…
Supreme Court hears two major cases today on Title VII and discrimination
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in two major cases about Title VII and discrimination based on sexual…
John Bingham: One of America’s forgotten “Second Founders”
Although forgotten by most Americans, John Bingham is one of the most important figures in American constitutional history.…
Family separation: a constitutional fight, too
The political and human rights controversy over the Trump Administration policy of family separation as a form of immigration…
The history behind Loving v. Virginia
In this commentary, Matthew Pinsker of Dickinson College explores the laws, practices, and cases that led up to the Supreme…
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…
Explaining bathroom bills, transgender rights, and equal protection
Lana Ulrich, associate in-house counsel at the National Constitution Center, looks at the detailed arguments in the debate over…
Felons and the right to vote
On April 22, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe ordered the restoration of voting rights for more than 200,000 citizens with past…
