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“Constitutional Law, Constitutional Litigation, and the Truth About Constitutional Text”

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Constitutional Law, Constitutional Litigation, and the Truth About Constitutional Text”: Eric Segall has this post at “Dorf on Law.” ” The post “Constitutional Law, Constitutional Litigation, and the Truth About Constitutional Text” appeared first on How Appealing

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Law School At The Top Of The Constitutional Law Game

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The constitution is kinda important for lawyers. The post Law School At The Top Of The Constitutional Law Game appeared first on Above the Law. Law Schools Constitutional Law Trivia Question of the Day

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Chemerinsky: 2022 contained a week that dramatically changed constitutional law

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There are pivotal years in constitutional law: 1787, when the Constitution was ratified; 1791, when the Bill of Rights was adopted; 1868, when the Fourteenth…

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“Abortion ruling sends law schools scrambling, constitutional law teachings now out-of-step”

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“Abortion ruling sends law schools scrambling, constitutional law teachings now out-of-step”: Stephen Dinan and Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times have this report. The post “Abortion ruling sends law schools scrambling, constitutional law teachings now out-of-step” appeared first on How Appealing

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“The Challenge of Writing a Constitutional Law Exam in a History-Centric Regime”

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“The Challenge of Writing a Constitutional Law Exam in a History-Centric Regime”: Michael C. Dorf has this post at his blog, “Dorf on Law.” ” The post “The Challenge of Writing a Constitutional Law Exam in a History-Centric Regime” appeared first on How Appealing

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Justice Thomas told GW Law he is ‘unavailable’ to teach constitutional law seminar after student outcry

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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas won’t be teaching a constitutional law seminar at the George Washington University Law School after thousands of students asked…

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“Historical Tradition: A Vague, Overconfident, and Malleable Approach to Constitutional Law.”

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“Historical Tradition: A Vague, Overconfident, and Malleable Approach to Constitutional Law.” ” Law professor Michael L. And at his “Michael Smith’s Law Blog,” he has a related post titled “ Choosing History ” that begins, “Will Baude has written a column in the Washington Post, entitled Of Course the Supreme Court Needs to Use History.

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“2nd Comparative Constitutional Law Conversation: Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Breyer.”

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“2nd Comparative Constitutional Law Conversation: Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Breyer.” ” Society For Democratic Rights has posted this video on YouTube

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The Author Of Your Constitutional Law Textbook Thinks Supreme Court Justices Are ‘Partisan Hacks’

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This law school dean knows what he's talking about. Courts Amy Coney Barrett Erwin Chemerinsky Politics Quote of the Day Supreme Court

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Kim Kardashian Dissents: The Reality Star HATES This Law School Subject

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The post Kim Kardashian Dissents: The Reality Star HATES This Law School Subject appeared first on Above the Law. Law Schools Constitutional Law Kim Kardashian Law StudentsShe's not alone in her struggles with this one.

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“Reclaim America from Constitutionalism”: Law Professors Now Call to “Pack the States” Rather than “Pack the Court”

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Below is my column on the increasing condemnations of “constitutionalism” as the root of our problems as a nation. The latest such attack came from two professors in the New York Times in a column titled The Constitution Is Broken and Should Not Be Reclaimed.

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“Leading scholar of civil procedure, constitutional law, Stephen Sachs joins HLS faculty”

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“Leading scholar of civil procedure, constitutional law, Stephen Sachs joins HLS faculty”: Harvard Law today has a report that begins, “Stephen E. Sachs, a leading scholar of civil procedure and constitutional law, will join the faculty of Harvard Law School as the inaugural Antonin Scalia Professor of Law, effective July 1

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Court Dropkicks FL Law That Redefined Protest As Illegal Riot

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Government Constitutional Law Mark Walker Ron DeSantisNice try, DeSantis.

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“Is Justice Kagan Right that Areas of Constitutional Law Should Not Change Quickly on Account of New Membership on the Court?”

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“Is Justice Kagan Right that Areas of Constitutional Law Should Not Change Quickly on Account of New Membership on the Court?” ” Law professors Vikram David Amar and Jason Mazzone have this essay online at Justia’s Verdict. The post “Is Justice Kagan Right that Areas of Constitutional Law Should Not Change Quickly on Account of New Membership on the Court?”

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Ron DeSantis Signs New Social Media Law Designed To… Cost The State Tons Of Money

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Government Constitutional Law First Amendment Ron DeSantis TechnologyGreat job!

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SCOTUS Considers Potential Blockbuster Election Law and LGBTQ Rights Cases

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Harper , the Court considered a contentious elections law dispute involving how much oversight state courts may exercise over federal elections. ” The post SCOTUS Considers Potential Blockbuster Election Law and LGBTQ Rights Cases appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter.

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“‘Worse Than Nothing’ Review: What Originalism Is and Isn’t; A movement in Constitutional law has become a rallying cry, and a lightning rod for criticism.”

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“‘Worse Than Nothing’ Review: What Originalism Is and Isn’t; A movement in Constitutional law has become a rallying cry, and a lightning rod for criticism.” White has this review of law professor Erwin Chemerinsky ‘s forthcoming book, “ Worse Than Nothing: The Dangerous Fallacy of Originalism.”

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“Some Not Very Focused Preliminary Thoughts About the Shadow Docket (But Leading Up to Some Fundamentals about Constitutional Law)”

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“Some Not Very Focused Preliminary Thoughts About the Shadow Docket (But Leading Up to Some Fundamentals about Constitutional Law)”: Mark Tushnet has this post at the “Balkinization” blog

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FL Takes A Swing At Reporters, Knocks Out First Amendment

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The post FL Takes A Swing At Reporters, Knocks Out First Amendment appeared first on Above the Law. Government Constitutional Law First Amendment Ron DeSantisIf they don't say they're overturning NYT v. Sullivan, maybe no one will notice?

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‘Some Geniuses’ Crash And Burn As Supreme Court Mocks Texas Abortion Law

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Courts Abortion Constitutional Law Elena Kagan SB8 Supreme CourtTexas is awarded no points on this exam.

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“Clarence Thomas’ principles showcase how he approaches big matters of constitutional law; The American public often misinterprets Justice Clarence Thomas; He is not a radical, right-wing ideologue”

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“Clarence Thomas’ principles showcase how he approaches big matters of constitutional law; The American public often misinterprets Justice Clarence Thomas; He is not a radical, right-wing ideologue”: Michael Pack and Mark Paoletta have this essay online at USA Today.

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Why This Constitutional Law Scholar Doesn’t Think We Should Expand The Supreme Court

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Beware my friends, you can make the system worse rather than better,' he warned. Courts Akhil Amar Intelligence Squared U.S. Quote of the Day Supreme Court Supreme Court Reform

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O’Reilly Accuser Booted From ‘The View’ After Court Issues Restraining Order

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Government Bill O'Reilly Constitutional Law Free SpeechPrior restraint, FTW.

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Eviction Moratorium Faced… Third Amendment Challenge?!?

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Courts Constitutional Law Eviction Third AmendmentSwing and a miss.

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Court Says Google Translate Isn’t Reliable Enough To Determine Consent For A Search

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Technology Constitutional Law Google PoliceWarrants sound better in the original Klingon.

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The 5th Circuit Reinstates Texas’s Obviously Unconstitutional Social Media Law Effective Immediately

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The post The 5th Circuit Reinstates Texas’s Obviously Unconstitutional Social Media Law Effective Immediately appeared first on Above the Law. Technology Constitutional LawOf course.

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FL And TX Govs Agree: No To Gay Wedding Cakes, Yes To COVID Cruises

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Government Constitutional Law COVID-19Culture war now, culture war tomorrow, culture war forever.

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Shut Up And Stop Heckle Vetoing Me, Law School Prof Yells At Clouds

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Botching the Constitution for fun and profit! Law Schools Constitutional Law First Amendment Free Speech George Washington University Law School Jonathan Turley

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“California’s Shifting Relationship With the Supreme Court: A conversation with the constitutional law expert Erwin Chemerinsky about what Californians can expect from a conservative court.”

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“California’s Shifting Relationship With the Supreme Court: A conversation with the constitutional law expert Erwin Chemerinsky about what Californians can expect from a conservative court.” ” Jill Cowan has this discussion online at The New York Times

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Biden Eviction Moratorium Isn’t Illegal No Matter How Many Law School Professors Whine About It

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Government Brett Kavanaugh Constitutional Law COVID-19 Joe Biden Supreme CourtKavanaugh's concurrence is not precedent and it's bad for the country to pretend it was.

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Private National Guard Field Trips To The Border May Be Useless But At Least They’re Also A Constitutional Crisis!

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Government Constitutional Law Kristi NoemGovernors whipping up private armies is a very bad thing.

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Canada Supreme Court rules life without chance of parole is unconstitutional

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Uncategorized Canada constitutional law constitutional rights criminal justice criminal justice reform International life without parole prison litigation Quebec City rehabilitation Supreme Court of Canada

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Quinn Emanuel Delivers The ‘Find Out’ To Ron DeSantis’s ‘F Around’

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Biglaw Constitutional Law Government Quinn Emanuel Ron DeSantisNorwegian Cruise Lines is having none of this nonsense.

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“Canadian Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Abella appointed Pisar Visiting Professor of Law at Harvard Law School; Justice Abella is world-renowned for her decisions and theories on equality, human rights, and constitutional law”

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“Canadian Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Abella appointed Pisar Visiting Professor of Law at Harvard Law School; Justice Abella is world-renowned for her decisions and theories on equality, human rights, and constitutional law”: Rachel Reed of Harvard Law Today has this report

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India Supreme Court upholds law restricting foreign donations to NGOs

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The individuals and NGOs challenged the amendments for violating their fundamental rights to equality, life and liberty as well as the freedom of speech, association and profession under the Constitution of India.

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Just An FYI, The Supreme Court Is Going To Cancel Democratic Elections Next Year

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The post Just An FYI, The Supreme Court Is Going To Cancel Democratic Elections Next Year appeared first on Above the Law. Courts Constitutional Law Election Law Government Moore v. Specifically DEMOCRATic elections.

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Local Newspaper Brings Not-So-Subtle Attack On Basic Constitutional Rights

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Listen lawyers: no matter what work you do, you have a role to play in how criminal law gets reported. Crime Constitutional Law