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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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Supreme Court Decision Is a Win for Religious Freedom Emilie Kao

Jun 23, 2021 2 min read

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Community-Caretaking Exception Not Applicable to Warrantless Searches Zack Smith

May 26, 2021 3 min read

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Judge Holds Pennsylvania Governor to the Constitution

Sep 25, 2020 5 min read

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"Faithless Electors" Won’t Affect Any Presidential Election

Jul 13, 2020 2 min read

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In Combating Coronavirus, Trump and Governors Act Constitutionally John Malcolm

Mar 20, 2020 6 min read

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Time to End the Tyranny of District Court Judges’ Nationwide Injunctions GianCarlo Canaparo

Feb 19, 2020 4 min read

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More Americans Need to Actually Read the Constitution Thomas Jipping

Nov 1, 2019 2 min read

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Engaging in Politics Doesn’t Violate the Constitution Hans A. von Spakovsky

Oct 29, 2019 2 min read

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