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How “Originalism” Became the Prevailing View at the U.S. Supreme Court

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Introducing the Third Edition of “The Heritage Guide to the Constitution”

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Constitution at 230: Separation of Powers Prevents a Democratic Tyranny Hans A. von Spakovsky

Sep 12, 2017 3 min read

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Mass Ave Episode 119: “Eclipse it!”

Aug 21, 2017 1 min read

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North Carolina Acts to Protect Free Speech on Campus Jonathan Butcher

Aug 1, 2017 3 min read

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What Is the Emoluments Clause? Robert J. Delahunty

May 16, 2017 3 min read

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Trump and the Limits of Presidential Power Ted R. Bromund, PhD

May 8, 2017 2 min read

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Sanctuary Cities? That's a Constitutional 'Hell No' Hans A. von Spakovsky

Apr 18, 2017 7 min read

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Why Trump’s Immigration Order Is Legal and Constitutional Hans A. von Spakovsky

Mar 20, 2017 6 min read

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Approach to The Law Makes Gorsuch Good Fit For Supreme Court John Malcolm

Feb 22, 2017 3 min read

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