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The Constitution and contested presidential elections

by Scott Bomboy

The Electoral College is a uniquely American institution and no stranger to controversy. But legally contested presidential…

The Constitution and contested presidential elections
Battle for the Constitution: Week of July 20th, 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 July 20th, 2020 Roundup
10 Supreme Court cases about the 14th Amendment

by NCC Staff

On the anniversary of the 14th Amendment's ratification, Constitution Daily looks at 10 historic Supreme Court cases about due…

10 Supreme Court cases about the 14th Amendment
The Supreme Court’s role in the police accountability controversy

by Marcia Coyle

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…

The Supreme Court’s role in the police accountability controversy
Bradwell v. Illinois: When the Supreme Court denied legal work to women

by Nicholas Mosvick

On April 15, 1873, the Supreme Court decided in  Bradwell v. Illinois, striking down the Myra Bradwell’s challenge to the…

Bradwell v. Illinois: When the Supreme Court denied legal work to women
On this day, the Supreme Court decides Prigg v. Pennsylvania

by Nicholas Mosvick

On March 1, 1842, Justice Joseph Story wrote the first major opinion regarding the power of the federal government over slavery.…

On this day, the Supreme Court decides Prigg v. Pennsylvania
On this day: The United States formally outlaws slavery

by NCC Staff

On December 6, 1865, the 13th Amendment was ratified after the state of Georgia approved the amendment as it was proposed to the…

On this day: The United States formally outlaws slavery
Andrew Johnson: The most-criticized president ever?

by NCC Staff

Today marks the anniversary of the passing of Andrew Johnson, perhaps the most-criticized president in American history.

Andrew Johnson: The most-criticized president ever?
On this day, the Senate summons President Johnson to his impeachment trial

by NCC Staff

It was on this day that the United States Senate began the first trial of a sitting United States President after the House…

On this day, the Senate summons President Johnson to his impeachment trial