constitutional

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By constitutional design, Congress may regulate only the “time, place, and manner” of federal elections – in other words, the procedural elements of elections for federal offices.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

The republic brings with it constitutional limits, separations of power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The Supreme Court has increasingly relied on history and tradition as the key to constitutional meaning.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

The difference between a sweeping ruling on constitutional grounds versus a more tailored opinion on statutory grounds is a critical one, legal experts said.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

They began the 1870s with optimism, buoyed by their new constitutional rights.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield