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The Confirmation Hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
This week, the Senate Judiciary Committee held confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, who is currently a judge on the…
4 years, 3 months ago
What is the “Independent State Legislature Doctrine”?
Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to block new congressional maps in North Carolina and Pennsylvania from going into effect. Both st…
4 years, 3 months ago
Russia, Ukraine, Constitutionalism, and the Rule of Law
Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and the two nations have been at war since. This week, two experts in constitutional law and internation…
4 years, 3 months ago
The EPA, Federal Power, and the Future of Climate Regulations
On February 28, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, a case concerning the EPA’s authority to r…
4 years, 4 months ago
Early Presidents on Happiness, Government, and Public Opinion
In honor of President’s Day, this episode of We the People covers memorable writings and speeches from former presidents that help make up some of th…
4 years, 4 months ago
Redistricting in Alabama and the Voting Rights Act
Last week, the Supreme Court issued an order in a case—Merrill v. Milligan—about voting district maps in Alabama. After the 2020 census, Alabama drew…
4 years, 4 months ago
How Free Speech Under the First Amendment Developed
The National Constitution Center is launching a multi-year initiative exploring the history and meaning of the First Amendment, anchored by the magni…
4 years, 4 months ago
Justice Breyer’s Constitutional Legacy
Last week, Justice Stephen G. Breyer announced his decision to retire after 28 years on the U.S. Supreme Court. To reflect on his legacy, both person…
4 years, 5 months ago
Congress, the Filibuster, and the Constitution
Earlier this month, President Biden voiced support for getting rid of the filibuster, looking to ease the path of voting rights legislation in Congre…
4 years, 5 months ago
MLK, the Declaration, and the Constitution
The nation celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day this week, honoring what would have been his 93rd birthday. In this special episode of We the People…
4 years, 5 months ago