The Federalist Papers, Reconsidered
Sanford Levinson reviews how commonly the Federalist Papers are taught in American schools, and he considers what value the essays continue to offer readers.…
Sanford Levinson reviews how commonly the Federalist Papers are taught in American schools, and he considers what value the essays continue to offer readers.…
Isaiah Ogren and Adam Flaherty contend that state courts have a constitutional obligation to hear at least some federal injury claims.
Stefanie Lindquist writes that Georgia's indictment of Donald Trump is a confirmation of states' rights, and that "prosecutions at both levels represent the very…
In an op-ed, Norman Eisen and Amy Lee Copeland contend that the most recent indictment against Donald Trump offers "a reminder of the genius…
In an op-ed, Norman Eisen and Amy Lee Copeland contend that the most recent indictment against Donald Trump offers "a reminder of the genius of American…
William Michael Treanor contends that Gouverneur Morris exerted a previously underestimated influence in creating the "Federalist Constitution." Read more here.
Timothy Harris analyzes the declining importance of state property law in takings jurisprudence. Read more here.
Adam B. Sopko examines recent efforts to seek protection of civil rights in state, rather than federal, courts. Read more here.
A group of scholars explore what they term "brute force (anti) federalism" -- the increasing use of trial and error tactics at the state…
A group of writers trace how federal and state leaders coordinated to bring about a more comprehensive vaccination program in the United States. Read…
Scott Dodson explores the circumstances in which state law can affect federal jurisdiction. Read more here.
A group of scholars examine local implementation of federal and state eviction prevention policies during the Covid pandemic. Read more here.
A group of scholars propose a new conceptual framework -- made necessary, they contend, by the patchwork of federal and state policies and regulations relating to…
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