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

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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

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.

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.”

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