The Constitution is a legal document that structures government and protects rights. Sometimes overlooked, however, is the reality that it is also a statement of values and principles on which the ...

As my last post explained, my new book, Constitutional Symmetry: Judging in a Divided Republic, argues that judges should favor, when possible, constitutional understandings that offer valuable ...

For 49 years, the U.S. Supreme Court has struggled to justify its decision in Roe v. Wade. But it was difficult to defend the indefensible. Even the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg expressed serious ...

Launched in May 2025 by the College of Liberal Arts, under the leadership of Dean Casilde Isabelli and Executive Director Rick Trachok, the Center promotes interdisciplinary research and dialogue on ...

The body of thought that went into developing the US Constitution—and then into explaining and defending it during the debate over its ratification—comprises a notable contribution to political theory ...

Common assumptions about constitutions insist that the longer such documents stay in place, the more successful they are. But the longevity of America’s 1789 document is thoroughly testing this notion ...

This was cross-posted to the American Constitution Society blog. The impact Superstorm Sandy had on homes, businesses, nonprofits, and houses of worship across the Northeast was devastating. And still ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. The Senate’s decision to acquit former President Donald Trump in his second ...

He said the State should be guided by Godly principles grounded in justice, compassion and integrity, while fully upholding ...