The Trump Verdict and the Rule of Law

Run time: 1 hour

Two leading historians of the presidency—Stephen Knott and David O. Stewart—join Jeffrey Rosen to explore presidential attacks on the judicial system and rule of law throughout American history. They also discuss what this history can teach us in the wake of the Trump criminal verdict. Listen now

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June Supreme Court Decisions to Include Trump, Abortion, Second Amendment

by Scott Bomboy | Read time: 5 minutes

“The Supreme Court’s current term is heading toward a noteworthy June, with major decisions expected about former President Donald Trump’s immunity from conspiracy and obstruction charges, abortion rights, the Second Amendment, and social media regulations. ...” Read more

Olmstead Case Was a Watershed for Supreme Court

by NCC Staff | Read time: 3 minutes

“June 4 marks the anniversary of the landmark Olmstead v. United States wiretapping case decided by the Supreme Court, one of the first key cases in which the Court attempted to interpret the scope of the Fourth Amendment. ...” Read more

Artifact Spotlight: Reminder Day Pamphlet

This pamphlet is from the 1968 Reminder Day demonstration at Independence Hall—one of the earliest LGBTQ demonstrations in the United States. To celebrate Pride Month, see it in our newest exhibit, The First Amendment.

Joan Fleischmann collection 1963-1994 Ms.Coll.26. John J. Wilcox, Jr. Archives 

Fifth Amendment

“No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.”

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