Erwin Chemerinsky of the University of California, Irvine, and Bradley Smith of Capital University explore how Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump may protect or threaten the freedoms of speech and press.
We The People
The First Amendment and the freedom of expression
October 13, 2016
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President Trump’s Executive Orders
Examining the legal and constitutional stakes of the president’s actions
My Fellow Americans: Presidents and Their Inaugural Addresses
Leading presidential historians and contributors to the recently published compendium My Fellow Americans: Presidents and Their…
A Brief History of the Constitution and Tariffs
The subject of tariffs is back in the news after President Donald Trump raised tariffs this week on China and is in negotiations…
Scholar Exchange: Voting Rights and Elections (Introductory Level)
In this session, students will explore the Electoral College’s controversial origins at the Constitution Convention. The class…
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