U.S. Constitutional Law

The Pentagon Papers Case: How the U.S. Government Tried—and Failed—to Silence the Press

Jul 18, 2025

In the summer of 1971, the United States Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling that would forever reshape the relationship between the press and the federal government. The case, New York Times Co. v. United States, better known as the Pentagon Papers case, tested the limits of the First Amendment and government power. At the…
Explainer: Supreme Court’s Alien Enemies Act Ruling Raises Questions About Wartime Powers

Apr 10, 2025

In a sharply divided 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration may resume deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, a 1798 wartime statute. The ruling intensifies debate over the scope of presidential authority, especially in matters of immigration and national security. Here’s what the ruling means, what it doesn’t, and…
Case Study: The Landmark Case of ‘Brown v. Board of Education’ and Its Impact on Civil Rights Law

Jan 20, 2025

Introduction Brown v. Board of Education (1954) is one of the most significant cases in the history of U.S. constitutional law. This landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the doctrine of “separate but equal” that had been established in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) and marked a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement.…

The Pentagon Papers Case: How the U.S. Government Tried—and Failed—to Silence the Press