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The ancient adage says that “a man’s house is his castle.” The Supreme Court would add, “with exceptions.” Next week, the justices will face a classic constitutional conundrum about that subject.
Today we celebrate the anniversary of the first 10 amendments, known as the Bill of Rights (ratified December 15, 1791). Here’s what you need to know!
When James Madison spoke to the First Congress he proposed nearly 20 amendments as a Bill of Rights, and not the 10 we all know about. So what did Congress delete from the final list that was ratified by the states?
On June 28, 2010, a deeply divided Supreme Court upholds gun-ownership rights within homes on a national basis, expanding on a 2008 decision applying to the District of Columbia.
Here is a round-up of the latest from the Battle for the Constitution: a special project on the constitutional debates in American life, in partnership with The Atlantic.
The coronavirus pandemic has raised a host of constitutional questions. Here are some key takeaways.
Constitution Daily contributor Marcia Coyle looks at what may still be—with an unexpected element—the most significant Supreme Court term in decades.
Get a round-up of the latest from the “Battle for the Constitution:” a special project on the constitutional debates in American life, in partnership with The Atlantic.
Here are eight key facts about this enduring testament to liberty and freedom!
For the first time since it gave broad new constitutional protection to individuals’ gun rights more than a decade ago, the Supreme Court agreed on Tuesday to consider expanding those rights outside of one’s own home.