Analyzing the Supreme Court’s decision in the Allen v. Milligan case about Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act What’s New This Week Recapping Allen v. Milligan: The Court Upholds Section 2 of the VRA Run time: 54 minutes Jason Torchinsky and Rick Hasen break down the Allen v. Milligan decision in which the Court found that Alabama’s 2022 congressional map likely violated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and discuss what this decision means for redistricting and voting rights in 2024 and beyond. Listen now Clarence Thomas and the Constitutional Stories that Define Him Run time: 1 hour Judge Amul Thapar and former Judge Bernice Donald discuss Thapar’s new book, The People’s Justice: Clarence Thomas and the Constitutional Stories that Define Him. Watch now We the People and Live at the National Constitution Center are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more The Latest at Constitution Daily Blog The Supreme Court’s Other Recent Major Civil Rights Decision by Marcia Coyle | Read time: 7 minutes “The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent and surprising voting rights decision overshadowed another civil rights victory that same day, a ruling with major implications for many American families. ...” Read more When the Supreme Court Ruled to Allow American Flag Burning by NCC Staff | Read time: 4 minutes “On June 21, 1989, a deeply divided United States Supreme Court upheld the rights of protesters to burn the American flag in a landmark First Amendment decision. ...” Read more More From the National Constitution Center Finding The Founders Summer Scholar Talk Series Wednesday, June 28 - Tuesday, July 4 The National Constitution Center is partnering with neighboring sites throughout Historic Philadelphia for our Finding the Founders scholarly series. These programs, offered in-person and online, explore the ideas of equality and freedom through the lens of the American Revolution, and provide an expanded understanding of Independence Day—one that sees the holiday as both a celebration and an acknowledgment of America’s ongoing struggle to achieve the ideals expressed in the nation’s founding documents. Visit our website to see the full list of scholar talks and to register. Constitutional Text of the Week The 15th Amendment “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” Read interpretations on the Interactive Constitution Support the Center Your generous support enables the National Constitution Center to thrive as America’s leading platform for nonpartisan constitutional education and civil dialogue. SUPPORT Connect with us Update your email preferences by clicking the Update Profile link below to subscribe to other National Constitution Center newsletters and manage how often you hear from us. National Constitution Center | Independence Mall, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Unsubscribe
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