Should President Trump Be Allowed on the 2024 Ballot?

Run time: 1 hour

Professors Josh Blackman and Gerard Magliocca dive into the meaning and purpose of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment and the arguments for and against Trump’s eligibility to run for a second term this fall. Listen now

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10 Essential Facts About Alexander Hamilton on His Birthday

by NCC Staff | Read time: 4 minutes

“On January 11 in 1755 or 1757, Alexander Hamilton was born in the Caribbean. If you need a quick primer on Hamilton, here are the essential facts about him. ...” Read more

January 6, 1919: Theodore Roosevelt Dies Unexpectedly

by Scott Bomboy | Read time: 4 minutes

“On January 6, 1919, Theodore Roosevelt died suddenly in his sleep at the age of 60. Overlooked now is the fact that the former President was expected to run again for a third term the following year. ...” Read more

Morning Joe: Presidential Immunity and the Role of the Courts



Jeffrey Rosen appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe this week to break down the Supreme Court’s election dilemma, the Colorado 14th Amendment case, and presidential immunity. Watch now

The Preamble

“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

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