Explore the origins, history, and constitutional legacy of this World War I-era law What’s New This Week From Spies to Leakers: The History of the Espionage Act Run time: 1 hour, 3 minutes Legal scholar Heidi Kitrosser and political historian Sam Lebovic explore the origins, history, and constitutional legacy of this World War I-era law. Listen 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 Regardless of Trump Cases, Supreme Court Stakes are Huge in 2024 by Marcia Coyle | Read time: 5 minutes “When the U.S. Supreme Court term began last fall, the docket contained a number of major cases but had little of the potential blockbuster nature of recent prior terms. What a difference a few months make. ...” Read more January 2, 1920: Massive Raids During the Red Scare by NCC Staff | Read time: 4 minutes “The Constitution faced a major test on this day in 1920 when raids ordered by Attorney General Mitchell Palmer saw thousands of people detained without warrants merely upon general suspicion. ...” Read more More From the National Constitution Center The Wall Street Journal Saturday Essay: The Supreme Court’s Election Dilemma Jeffrey Rosen writes in The Wall Street Journal's Saturday Essay about cases related to the events of January 6, 2021, headed for the U.S. Supreme Court and if the justices can avoid a major intervention in the 2024 election. State decisions to bar Donald Trump from the ballot will force the justices to weigh strict originalism against the prospect of political chaos. Read now Constitutional Text of the Week Fourth Amendment “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.” Read interpretations in 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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