In the 50 years since Roe was decided, looking back at the case and history and future of abortion in America   What’s New This Week Roe v. Wade at 50 Run time: 1 hour Scholars Mary Ziegler and O. Carter Snead explore how Roe v. Wade raised questions beyond abortion rights—including the scope of the judicial role, religious liberty, and the role of science in politics—and how the abortion landscape has changed since Dobbs overturned Roe. Listen 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 January 22, 1973: The Roe v. Wade Decision by NCC Staff | Read time: 5 minutes “On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court handed down a decision that continues to divide the nation to this day. In Roe v. Wade, the Court ruled that a state law that banned abortions except to save the life of the mother was unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment. ...” Read more Can a President Invoke the 14th Amendment to Raise the Debt Ceiling? by Scott Bomboy | Read time: 4 minutes “Back in 2013, an obscure constitutional debate about presidential powers and the debt ceiling received considerable attention. ...” Read more   More From the National Constitution Center The Fight for Civil Rights and Liberties Virtual Tour Watch a virtual tour from the Center’s The Story of We the People exhibit and explore the civil rights movement from the Declaration of Independence to today. The tour will examine key civil rights leaders, the core constitutional arguments at the heart of the movement, and the legacy of the Warren Court. Visit our website for a full list of upcoming live virtual tours.   Constitutional Text of the Week The 14th Amendment “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” Read interpretations on 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 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!