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

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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

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

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.”

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