July at the National Constitution Center   This year, the National Constitution Center is celebrating 35 years of inspiring people of all ages to learn about the U.S. Constitution. Explore a timeline of the Center’s greatest highlights, including the people who have shaped us as an institution, the exhibits we’ve opened, the educational programs we’ve launched, the events we’ve hosted, and more.   Debate at America’s Town Hall   2023 Annual Supreme Court Review Thursday, July 13 | Noon ET The National Constitution Center and ADL present an America’s Town Hall featuring legal experts Erwin Chemerinsky, Miguel Estrada, Gregory G. Garre, Frederick M. Lawrence, and Dahlia Lithwick to discuss the most significant decisions of the term, including cases on affirmative action, religious accommodation, social media regulation, voting rights, and more. Journalist Amy Howe moderates. ADL is seeking accreditation for 1.5 CLE credits for this program at no cost to attendees. If you would like credit for this program, please sign up when registering. REGISTER TO ATTEND ONLINE This program is presented in partnership with ADL. Learn About the Constitution   Keep Up the Constitutional Learning This Summer Celebrate summer civic holidays by searching the National Constitution Center’s Classroom Resources Library for fun activities, crafts, and more! Learners of all ages can explore resources on the history of Independence Day and how the definition of “We, the People” has expanded since 1776. Browse the library   Visit the Center   Join Us for the Summer of Red, White, and YOU Through a combination of in-person and online experiences, you can travel back in time to the writing of the Constitution, meet freedom fighters who ensured the rights in the Constitution were for all, and explore what YOU can do with your freedoms to build a more perfect union. Learn more about the Summer of Red, White, and YOU Coming Soon: The First Amendment On September 6, 2023, the National Constitution Center will open our newest gallery, The First Amendment. The 1,500-square-foot exhibit will feature more than 20 artifacts highlighting all five freedoms, including handwritten case notes from U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis; the peace-sign armband at the centerpiece of the student speech case, Tinker v. Des Moines; The New York Times’s publication of the classified “Pentagon Papers;” and a pennant from the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Learn more about the gallery     In Case You Missed It   WATCH The Modern History of Originalism Run time: 1 hour A panel of libertarian and conservative scholars—J. Joel Alicea, Anastasia Boden, and Sherif Girgis—conduct an in-depth comparative look at the different strands of originalism as a constitutional methodology. Watch now Deliberation and Democratic Norms in America Run time: 1 hour Ronnie Janoff-Bulman, Matthew Levendusky, and Kenji Yoshino explore the roots of America’s political divide, various strategies for overcoming partisan gridlock, and how and why to engage in difficult discussions to secure the future of democracy. Watch now LISTEN The Supreme Court Rejects the Independent State Legislature Theory Run time: 59 minutes Judge J. Michael Luttig and Professor Evan Bernick break down the Moore v. Harper decision, including why the Court decided to reject the independent state legislature theory and what this means for the future of judicial review of election laws. Listen now 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 READ Supreme Court Rules Against Universities in Affirmative Action Decision by Scott Bomboy | Read time: 5 minutes “A divided Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the use of affirmative action in admissions programs at two universities was unconstitutional. ...” Read more 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 The National Constitution Center is now on Threads! 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