Tag: Constitutional Law and U.S. Courts

The Specter of Dictatorship Still Haunts Us

How judicial augmentation of presidential power makes our democracy vulnerable.

A Lesson in Libel Law

Why Trump’s threat to sue the New York Times for libel will not succeed.

Conservatism and the First Amendment

The Right’s views on free speech have evolved over the last 60 years—could Trump signal another shift?

Abortion Policy After Scalia

The Supreme Court’s decision on a recent abortion-related case could be a game-changer.

Texas, Abortion and the Power of the Supreme Court

What’s at stake in Whole Woman’s Health v Hellerstedt.