Constitutionalism
We investigate what it means to be a constitutional people who remain tethered to the rule of law.
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Justice Gorsuch’s Warning
'Slaughter' may have rid us of the headless fourth branch of government, but it might end up leaving us with an all-powerful presidency.
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.
The End of Independent Agencies
"We have tolerated adventurous theories long enough. It is time to return, all the way, to the Constitution."
The Constitution, Birthright Citizenship, and a Self-Governing Republic
The American people, as a distinct political community, must consent to the admission of new members through naturalization or other lawful means.
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United States v. Lopez at 30: The Court’s Federalism Revolution Didn’t Happen
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