Constitution

Donald Trump 11 hours ago

SCOTUS to review Trump executive order on birthright citizenship

President Trump's order seeking to clarify the 14th Amendment and the legality of birthright citizenship faces a major Supreme Court test.

Wisconsin 2 days ago

Conservatives intervene in Wisconsin’s mid-decade redistricting push as House majority hangs in the balance

A conservative law firm has challenged Wisconsin's congressional map lawsuits, arguing that new drawing districts now would violate federal law ahead of the midterm elections.

Donald Trump November 23

Trump says Dems who told military to defy illegal orders committed 'sedition at the highest level'

President Donald Trump again accused some Democrats of sedition for urging the military to refuse illegal orders, arguing that the lawmakers should be in jail.

Constitution November 20

Alaska school district admits 'mistake' after adding 'does not endorse' disclaimer to Constitution pamphlet

Anchorage School District admits mistake after adding disclaimer to Constitution and Declaration of Independence flyers, sparking parent outrage and attorney general criticism.

Judiciary November 19

Republicans feud over 'Arctic Frost' accountability measure, but critics offer no clear alternative

A controversial provision allowing senators to sue for $500,000 over subpoenaed phone records may be withdrawn from the government funding bill.

Donald Trump November 12

Trump's signature tariffs hang on key question about Congress' power before Supreme Court

The Supreme Court weighs separation of powers issues as Donald Trump defends his use of emergency law to bypass Congress on global tariffs.

Senate November 4

Kennedy pushes plan to halt Congress pay during government shutdown

The bills from Sen. John Kennedy R-La., would halt lawmakers from being paid for each day the shutdown continues, while also sidestepping the constitutional requirement that members of Congress receive a paycheck.

Opinion October 11

GREGG JARRETT: The Great Comey Con: How 'Saint James' plans to put Trump on trial instead

Former FBI Director James Comey publicly calls for a trial on his indictment charges, but his legal team immediately moves to prevent the trial through dismissal motions targeting Trump.

Donald Trump October 2

Trump presidential library to be built in Miami after Florida gifts waterfront site

Florida officials have paved the way for President Donald Trump’s presidential library to be built in downtown Miami next to the city’s Freedom Tower.

Government Shutdown October 1

Republicans push for constitutional amendment to dock lawmakers' pay during government shutdowns

Lawmakers are backing a proposal for a constitutional amendment to dock the pay of federal legislators when there is a government shut down.

Opinion September 27

DAN GAINOR: Meeting the man who brought the final frontier into our living rooms

The cultural impact of William Shatner's Captain Kirk extends beyond Star Trek, inspiring space exploration dreams and representing optimistic visions of humanity's future.

Opinion September 25

JONATHAN TURLEY: Elites call the Constitution 'broken' but Americans know it's our greatest gift

Constitutional crisis debate reveals academic hostility toward founding document while Grand Lake, Colorado residents demonstrate enduring faith in American constitutional system.

Media September 24

Whoopi Goldberg suggests it may be time to invoke the 25th Amendment against Trump

"The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg said it may be time to invoke the 25th Amendment against President Donald Trump on Wednesday following his United Nations General Assembly address.

Opinion September 9

SEN. TIM KAINE: Why America's rights depend on laws, not divine decrees or religious authority

Yes, the Declaration of Independence is right about inalienable rights. But our legal rights must be protected by law and government rather than relying solely on divine origin.

Second Amendment September 5

Justice Department mulls restricting transgender people from buying guns

Department of Justice officials discuss potential firearm restrictions for transgender people in early-stage internal meetings, though no concrete proposals have been made.

Media August 26

Charlamagne tha God argues flag-burners 'don't give a damn about America' after Trump executive order

Radio host Charlamagne tha God criticized flag-burning protesters, saying they "don't give a damn about America," following Trump's executive order on flag desecration

Wisconsin August 26

Federal judge rejects Milwaukee judge's immunity claim in ICE obstruction case

U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman denies immunity motion for Milwaukee judge accused of obstructing federal immigration enforcement in courthouse incident.

Opinion August 26

JONATHAN TURLEY: Trump's bold flag-burning crackdown sets up big fight down the road

The test of free speech principles is your willingness to defend speech you find offensive. For most of us, there are few acts more offensive than the burning of the American flag.

Homeland Security August 20

Trump's DHS compares term ‘undocumented immigrant’ to ‘they/them’ pronouns, defends ‘alien’

DHS defends use of 'alien' terminology for immigrants, citing federal law references in U.S. Code sections on immigration and deportation procedures.

Opinion August 18

Politicians want you to pay for ‘cashless bail.’ It’s dangerous and expensive

Private bail industry defends secured bail as a right that ensures court appearances without taxpayer costs. Reforms would also expand bureaucracy

Supreme Court August 14

Supreme Court has 'good chance' of hearing Kim Davis' case urging same-sex marriage be overturned: lawyer

Former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis is petitioning the Supreme Court to overturn the Obergefell v. Hodges decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

Washington DC August 13

Federal oversight in Washington – a special case as old as America itself

From mutinies to modernity, the District of Columbia's unique constitutional status lets Congress – and now President Trump – exert rare control over the capital’s streets and future.

Opinion August 12

I support Trump taking control of DC police — the Constitution is on his side

President Donald Trump's D.C. police takeover could signal the end of home rule as administration asserts federal control over the nation's capital city and its law enforcement.

The View July 23

'The View' host Sunny Hostin warns Colbert cancellation could lead to the 'dismantling of our Constitution'

“The View" co-host Sunny Hostin suggested on Tuesday that the decision to cancel “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" could lead to the end of democracy.

Opinion July 17

Protecting the Declaration of Independence in our 250th year

Government overreach challenges America's founding principles of equality and freedom, echoing concerns from the Declaration of Independence that inspired civil rights leaders.

Opinion July 11

BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: How state law could force priests to choose between jail or excommunication

Washington state's legislation requiring priests to report child abuse disclosed in confession faces opposition from bishops and the Justice Department as a threat to religious liberty.

Supreme Court June 28

Final day of SCOTUS decisions brings wave of history-making rulings

The Supreme Court's last decision day of its term involved the justices reining in judicial power and serving up a victory for parents in the ongoing culture wars.

Supreme Court June 26

Revisiting Justice Scalia’s same-sex marriage dissent: prophetic or inflammatory?

Justice Antonin Scalia's decade-old warnings about judicial overreach in Obergefell echo in President Donald Trump's criticisms of judges who block his agenda through rulings.

Donald Trump June 24

Trump's Iran strikes follow long pattern of presidents sidestepping Congress

Former President Barack Obama is among several presidents who have ordered military actions similar to President Donald Trump's and attracted backlash for skirting Congress’s authority.

Opinion June 17

GOV GAVIN NEWSOM: Trump is trying to destroy our democracy. Do not let him

Our democracy is at risk as federal agents conduct mass deportations in California, with citizens detained and military forces deployed without state request.