Case involving abortion clinics raises key constitutional rights question
If Texas can make it nearly impossible for women to exercise their constitutional right to abortion, what other constitutional rights can government burden without justification?
Law center for Muslims to challenge presumption of guilt
The new law center is specifically for Muslims in the United States facing constitutional and civil rights violations.
Proposition 2: A bad idea for California
Prop 2 sets aside a percentage of the surplus billions in unexpected tax revenues, without restoring the $15 billion in brutal budget cuts beginning in 2008 .
Panel examines progressive side of federalism
A panel at the American Constitution Society convention explores federal vs. state power in labor and human rights.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio found guilty of racial profiling
The ruling comes following a three-week trial in July and August over a pattern of unlawful practices by Arpaio and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office on immigration sweeps and traffic stops.
Today in women's history: ERA sent to states for ratification
On March 21, 1972, Congress sent the Equal Rights Amendment to the states for ratification. The amendment fell three states short of being ratified, but the struggle continues to this day.
40 years after, Watergate crimes remain relevant
Common Cause gathered almost everyone it could find from the Watergate era for a 2-day retrospective reviewing the constitutional crimes, known as "Watergate," that brought down Richard Nixon.
Battle looms on immigration and citizenship
The Republican ultra right is launching a multi-pronged attack on immigrants and their families.
Supreme Court goes for ‘One dollar, one vote’
The court's ruling allows corporations to spend unlimited amounts to support or oppose political candidates, leaving unions in the dust.
