"We have tolerated adventurous theories long enough. It is time to return, all the way, to the Constitution."
Jonathan H. Adler
Constitutionalism
July 21, 2026
Civitas Outlook
The Common Law and Citizenship in the Constitution: A Response to Linda Denno
The fatal flaw in Professor Denno’s argument is that she would elevate political philosophy above the original understanding of the constitutional text.
John Yoo
Constitutionalism
July 21, 2026
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