Email from National Constitution Center Justice Souter’s clerks and colleagues reflect on his life and impact   What’s New This Week The Legacy of Justice Souter Run time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter’s former clerks Kevin Newsom and Jeannie Suk Gersen join Jeffrey Rosen for a conversation on Justice Souter’s life, legacy, and constitutional impact. Retired Justice Stephen Breyer also shares memories of his former colleague. Listen now Constitutional Meaning in the Shadow of the Articles of Confederation Run time: 4 hours, 12 minutes The Brennan Center for Justice and the National Constitution Center present a symposium exploring how the Articles of Confederation shaped the U.S. Constitution, examining the legacy of the Articles of Confederation, the founding debates over federal power, and the lasting influence of these debates on constitutional interpretation today. Watch 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 Will the justices get to the meat of the birthright citizenship controversy? by Marcia Coyle | Read time: 5 minutes “Although the special U.S. Supreme Court argument on Thursday involves the technical issue of the scope of an injunction blocking President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order, don’t be surprised if we learn something more about how the Justices view the merits of that controversial executive order. …” Read more Did the founders consider adding Canada to the United States? by Scott Bomboy | Read time: 6 minutes “The topic of President Donald Trump’s desire for Canada to become part of the United States is very much in the news, but about 249 years ago a similar discussion was under way. …” Read more   More From the National Constitution Center Coming Soon to the Museum Thanks to a generous $15 million gift from Kenneth C. Griffin, the largest single gift in the organization’s history, the National Constitution Center will open a new gallery on America’s founding in February 2026, as well as a new gallery on the separation of powers in May 2026. Learn more   Constitutional Text of the Week Article III “The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services, a Compensation, which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office.” 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 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice