Constitutionalism

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

Farewell to the President’s New East Wing

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Constitutionalism
Aug 14, 2026
The Constitution and Birthright Citizenship: A Rejoinder to Professor Yoo

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Constitutionalism
Aug 13, 2026
A Theory of Natural Rights Citizenship Must Comport with the Constitution’s Text

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Constitutionalism
Aug 13, 2026
A New Research Agenda for AI Constitutionalism

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Constitutionalism
Aug 7, 2026
Fauci without the Fifth

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Constitutionalism
Aug 10, 2026
Roberts Gets the 14th Amendment Wrong

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Constitutionalism
Jul 2, 2026
The Declaration as a Constitution

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Constitutionalism
Jun 23, 2026
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A New Research Agenda for AI Constitutionalism

AI constitutionalism is too important to leave to the labs. Here are the questions scholars should take up.

Kevin Frazier
Constitutionalism
Aug 7, 2026

Roberts Gets the 14th Amendment Wrong

Richard Epstein
Constitutionalism
Jul 2, 2026

The Declaration as a Constitution

John Yoo
Constitutionalism
Jun 23, 2026

Birthright Citizenship Has a Long Historical Precedent

John Yoo
Constitutionalism
Apr 2, 2026

State Courts Can’t Run Foreign Policy

John Yoo, Michael Toth
Constitutionalism
Feb 24, 2026

Supreme Court tariff ruling should end complaints that justices favor Trump

John Yoo
Constitutionalism
Feb 20, 2026

Supreme Court showdown exposes shaky case against birthright citizenship

Constitutionalism
Dec 10, 2025

Why State Courts Should Not Set National Energy Policy

Constitutionalism
Dec 8, 2025

Misunderstanding Originalism

Constitutionalism
Dec 2, 2025

What’s Wrong with a Military Campaign Against the Drug Trade

John Yoo
Constitutionalism
Sep 24, 2025
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Farewell to the President’s New East Wing

Richard Epstein
Constitutionalism
Aug 14, 2026

The Constitution and Birthright Citizenship: A Rejoinder to Professor Yoo

Linda Denno
Constitutionalism
Aug 13, 2026

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

John Yoo
Constitutionalism
Aug 13, 2026

Fauci without the Fifth

Richard Epstein
Constitutionalism
Aug 10, 2026

The Fifth Circuit’s Chance to Expose the Inflation Reduction Act’s Unconstitutionality

Jeff Stier
Constitutionalism
Jun 10, 2026

How the Zelman Decision Revitalized Religious Freedom

Ryan Bangert
Constitutionalism
Jun 4, 2026
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Supreme Court Justices Seek Increased Security Funding Amid Escalating Threats

Supreme Court Justices Seek Increased Security Funding Amid Escalating Threats

Constitutionalism
Jul 14, 2026
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The High Court's Very Big Year

The High Court's Very Big Year

Constitutionalism
Jul 11, 2026
The Myth of Birthright Citizenship with Richard A. Epstein

The Myth of Birthright Citizenship with Richard A. Epstein

Constitutionalism
May 26, 2026
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Former DOJ Official: 'This is a crazy idea'

Former DOJ Official: 'This is a crazy idea'

Constitutionalism
May 11, 2026
3:37
The Rising Influence of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas

The Rising Influence of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas

Constitutionalism
May 7, 2026
30:34
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The Libertarian

The inimitable Richard Epstein offers his unique perspective on national developments in public policy and the law.

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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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