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The U.S. Supreme Court: Surprises in the home stretch?

by Marcia Coyle

The U.S. Supreme Court wraps up oral arguments this week and begins an intense period of drafting opinions in its pending cases.…

The U.S. Supreme Court: Surprises in the home stretch?
A conflict at home creates conflict over the Fourth Amendment in the U.S. Supreme Court

by Marcia Coyle

The ancient adage says that “a man’s house is his castle.” The Supreme Court would add, “with exceptions.” Next week,…

A conflict at home creates conflict over the Fourth Amendment in the U.S. Supreme Court
Battle for the Constitution: Week of June 15, 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 June 15, 2020 Roundup
COVID-19 and the Constitution — Key Takeaways

by Jackie McDermott and Lana Ulrich

The coronavirus pandemic has raised a host of constitutional questions. Here are some key takeaways.

COVID-19 and the Constitution — Key Takeaways
Whither the U.S. Supreme Court?

by Marcia Coyle

Constitution Daily contributor Marcia Coyle looks at what may still be—with an unexpected element—the most significant Supreme…

Whither the U.S. Supreme Court?
Battle for the Constitution: Week of Jan. 20, 2020 Roundup

by NCC Staff

Get a round-up of the latest from the “Battle for the Constitution:” a special project on the constitutional debates in…

Battle for the Constitution: Week of Jan. 20, 2020 Roundup
Eight basic facts about the Bill of Rights

by NCC Staff

Here are eight key facts about this enduring testament to liberty and freedom!

Eight basic facts about the Bill of Rights
Justices consider expanding gun rights

by Lyle Denniston

For the first time since it gave broad new constitutional protection to individuals’ gun rights more than a decade ago, the…

Justices consider expanding gun rights
Judge extends 3-D gun blueprint ban until case is resolved

by NCC Staff

A federal judge in Seattle has issued a preliminary national injunction blocking a website from offering 3-D-printer gun…

Judge extends 3-D gun blueprint ban until case is resolved
Supreme Court bypasses new claim about gun rights

by Lyle Denniston

Continuing its pattern of refusing to clarify the gun rights that are protected by the Second Amendment, the Supreme Court has…

Supreme Court bypasses new claim about gun rights