Trump’s Defiance Is Destroying Congress’s Power
Congress and the White House have a tense relationship, and future administrations might well choose to build on rather than repudiate the Trump example of how to respond to a hostile Congress.
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The Fragility of American Citizenship
Some people are learning that their birth or naturalization certificates aren’t enough to prove citizenship—a problem that the Fourteenth Amendment should ideally prevent.
How the Court Could Limit Abortion Rights Without Overturning Roe
No matter which path the court takes, the destination will likely be the same—the end of access to safe, legal abortion for many women.
Does the Constitution Guarantee a Right to an Insanity Defense?
When the Court opens its October 2019 term, it will face a pressing criminal-justice question: Can states abolish the insanity defense?
Immigration Law Defies the American Constitution
Immigration restrictions have been held to a far lower constitutional standard compared with almost any other exercise of government power.
The Constitution Is the Crisis
The system is rigged, and it’s the Constitution that’s doing the rigging.
The Need for Congressional Oversight Goes Far Beyond Impeachment
Congress needs the executive branch to comply with its requests, not only to monitor an unruly president, but for the more basic work of writing legislation.
The Fourth Battle for the Constitution
The latest struggle to define America's founding charter will define the country for generations to come.
The Not-So-Supreme Court
The Founders never intended for the Court to be the final arbiter of what the Constitution means.
Federal Officials Should Be Accountable for Their Wrongdoing
And judges need to be the ones to make them pay.