13 Things In the U.S. Constitution That Should Never Be Messed With
These fundamental rights and principles are the backbone of America—tampering with them could change everything.
Why a presidential term limit got written into the Constitution – the story of the 22nd Amendment
No president is supposed to serve more than two full terms. That rule became part of the US Constitution in 1951, after ...
Can I Teach the First Amendment If I Only Have a Green Card?
Starting this week, I once again have the privilege of teaching law students about the First Amendment, a subject in which ...
As Trump says "there are methods" for serving a third term, here's what to know about the 12th and 22nd Amendments
President Donald Trump again suggested he may try to run for a third term in office, despite limits set by the 12th and 22nd ...
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Enough states have ratified the ERA. Does that mean it's part of the Constitution?
On March 22, 1972, the U.S. Senate passed the Equal Rights Amendment, sending the measure to the states for ratification in order for it to become a part of the U.S. Constitution, the ultimate law ...
Why FDR’s four-term presidency led us to the 22nd Amendment
After his death in office, the ongoing conversation about term limits became urgent. The nation was traumatized and searching ...
Racialised politics a sad hallmark of America’s historical legacy
The writer explores the historical journey of racial politics in America, tracing the path from the oppression of Black ...
Supreme Court hears pivotal Louisiana election map case ahead of 2026 midterms
The case before the Supreme Court involves a state voting law that pits minority voter protections against the equal ...
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Racialised politics a sad hallmark of America’s historical legacy
The US Constitution left that ... fifths clause via constitutional amendments. Slavery was not economically viable in the new states emerging as the United States raced to the Pacific Ocean.