Constitutionalism

We investigate what it means to be a constitutional people who remain tethered to the rule of law.

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Introducing the Structural Constitutional Reform Symposium

The future of American politics will likely hinge on attempts to redefine America’s constitutional structure and remake the federal judiciary.

Constitutionalism
Aug 18, 2026

An Unsurprising Term from an Unsurprising Court

The Supreme Court decided almost every case as observers predicted.

Aaron L. Nielson
Constitutionalism
Aug 17, 2026

Farewell to the President’s New East Wing

Both Congress and the President have acted in violation of the public trust doctrine.

Richard Epstein
Constitutionalism
Aug 14, 2026

The Constitution and Birthright Citizenship: A Rejoinder to Professor Yoo

Foreigners can come to America and become “Americans” not by their mere presence on American soil but by embracing the principles upon which this country was founded.

Linda Denno
Constitutionalism
Aug 13, 2026

A Theory of Natural Rights Citizenship Must Comport with the Constitution’s Text

The fundamental problem with political theorists interpreting the Constitution is that they are not interpreting it. Instead, they are using the Constitution to advance a political theory.

John Yoo
Constitutionalism
Aug 13, 2026

Fauci Without the Fifth

Just how good was his COVID-era advice?

Richard Epstein
Constitutionalism
Aug 10, 2026

Regulating AI: Is the Rule of Law Possible?

The stakes of the AI race are too high to enact a framework rife with pitfalls that will inevitably result in legal challenges and political disputes, outcomes that do little other than assist our adversaries.

Kevin Frazier
Constitutionalism
Aug 6, 2026
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The Constitution, Birthright Citizenship, and a Self-Governing Republic

Linda Denno
Constitutionalism
Jul 20, 2026

What the Heller?

Josh Blackman
Constitutionalism
Jul 15, 2026

Originalism and the 'Barbara' Dissenters

Elias Neibart
Constitutionalism
Jul 14, 2026

Consumer Protection Lawyers Chasing Climate Change Bonanza

Todd Zywicki
Constitutionalism
Jul 6, 2026

The Declaration Symposium

Constitutionalism
Jul 3, 2026

The Birthright Citizenship Decision Will Not End the Birthright Citizenship Debate

Constitutionalism
Jul 2, 2026
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Law Talk

Welcome to Law Talk with Richard Epstein and John Yoo. Our show is hosted by Charles C. W. Cooke.

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Civitas Outlook
Richard Nixon’s Permanent Counter-Revolution

Instead of giving a “heterodox middle finger to the establishment,” let your message be: “long live the counter-revolution.” 

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We Can’t Tax Our Way Out of the Entitlement Hole

When it comes to budgeting, Congress has two problems.

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