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Ninth Amendment

Happy birthday, Bill of Rights!

by NCC Staff

Today we celebrate the anniversary of the first 10 amendments, known as the Bill of Rights (ratified December 15, 1791). Here’s…

Happy birthday, Bill of Rights!
On this day, the Roe v. Wade decision

by NCC Staff

On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court handed down a decision that continues to divide the nation to this day.

On this day, the Roe v. Wade decision
Current constitutional issues related to vaccine mandates

by Scott Bomboy

The Covid-19 delta variant’s spread may force federal and state authorities to re-examine public safety policies related to…

Current constitutional issues related to vaccine mandates
The Hatch Act: Should We Care? The Supreme Court Did

by Marcia Coyle

A U.S. House committee this week asked the U.S. Office of Special Counsel to investigate possible federal Hatch Act violations by…

The Hatch Act: Should We Care? The Supreme Court Did
Trial by combat, Game of Thrones and our Constitution

by Scott Bomboy

A New York attorney’s request for a physical fight over a legal claim raises a few archaic legal arguments over the long-dormant…

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