The rights of the individual and the separation of powers are core constitutional principles. Both are being challenged.

Ours is the story of a band of American patriots who united together to declare independence from the most powerful nation in ...

Law Day has annually been proclaimed by every president since Eisenhower did so on May 1, 1958. Congress enacted the presidential practice into law in 1961. Law Day is a time when bar associations ...

There’s no mention of separation of church and state in our U.S. Constitution. Yes, Thomas Jefferson and other statesmen had real concerns about our new ...

In the United States, due process is meant to safeguard against government overreach. The clause states that no state may ...

When did the Constitution lose its cool factor? Surprisingly, many folks have never even read it. Schools are moving away from teaching it, and there's a growing hostility towards it. What happened to ...

Over two centuries ago, Philadelphia became the birthplace of one of the most significant aspects of our nation’s history. Below the Liberty Bell hanging above Independence Hall, delegates gathered in ...

From its frequent references in political speeches to its appearances in popular culture, the United States Constitution is perhaps the best-known document in the country. But beyond possibly having ...

“We the People of the United States …” These memorable words start the preamble to the U.S. Constitution, which was signed 238 years ago by delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.

In legal circles, September 17th is considered "Constitution Day," the date the founding document was officially ratified. It was a radical experiment in 1787, when a young, upstart nation invested ...