The 19th-Century History of Court-Packing

What can the history of “court packing”—adding justices to the Supreme Court—after the founding and in the 19th century teach us about current debates? Constitutional historians Tim Huebner of Rhodes College and Mark Graber of the University of Maryland Carey Law School join host Jeffrey Rosen to discuss.

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In Honor of RBG

Last week, before the passing of constitutional icon Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the National Constitution Center awarded Justice Ginsburg the 2020 Liberty Medal for her lifelong efforts to advance liberty and equality for all. Following the Liberty Medal Ceremony, Jeffrey Rosen discussed the justice’s legacy both before and after joining the Supreme Court bench with two of her former clerks—Kelsi Corkran and Amanda Tyler.

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10 Fascinating Facts About the Supreme Court on its Birthday by NCC Staff

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From Hero to Traitor: Benedict Arnold’s Day of Infamy by NCC staff

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Following the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, President Trump is expected to announce his new nominee to the Supreme Court today. To read more about the Supreme Court confirmation process, check out the resources below from the Constitution Daily blog, and check back for more information and coverage of the confirmation process in the weeks ahead.

From the National Constitution Center:

The Supreme Court Nomination Process: What Happens Next by Scott Bomboy
A New U.S. Supreme Court? by Marcia Coyle

Article III, Section 1

"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."

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