Regardless of their political ideology or partisan stripe, modern presidents regularly raise constitutional controversies when they exercise executive authority. President Obama’s 2014 DAPA program (which would have postponed deportability for several million undocumented parents of U.S. citizens and permanent residents) was twice declared illegal by lower federal courts. And, the Trump presidency has already generated […]

Episode 4 – What’s a Constitutional “Originalist”?

Five-minute bites of background about the Court and Constitution — provides unbiased information and context for fully understanding the Supreme Court and ongoing disputes related to democracy and constitutional law.  Learn to appreciate the complexity of constitutional questions, and make more informed decisions as voters and active citizens.