/tags/constitution constitution en-US Copyright Tue, 08 Aug 2023 12:03:15 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2023-08-08/past-present-and-potential-changes-to-the-u-s-and-state-constitutions As Ohio considers making it harder to change its constitution today, we’ll look at why it’s so hard to change the U.S. Constitution. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 12:03:15 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2023-08-08/past-present-and-potential-changes-to-the-u-s-and-state-constitutions /news-partners/2021-02-09/i-said-the-opposite-criticism-of-trumps-impeachment-defense-intensifies A constitutional law professor whose work is cited extensively by Trump lawyers in their impeachment defense brief says his work has been seriously misrepresented. Tue, 09 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT /news-partners/2021-02-09/i-said-the-opposite-criticism-of-trumps-impeachment-defense-intensifies Nina Totenberg /news-partners/2020-12-03/democrats-push-abolition-amendment-to-fully-erase-slavery-from-u-s-constitution Congressional Democrats seek to remove the "punishment" clause from the 13th Amendment which allows members of prison populations to be used as cheap and free labor. Thu, 03 Dec 2020 23:43:54 GMT /news-partners/2020-12-03/democrats-push-abolition-amendment-to-fully-erase-slavery-from-u-s-constitution Brakkton Booker /news-partners/2020-04-14/fact-check-trump-doesnt-have-the-authority-to-order-states-to-reopen The president claimed "total" authority, per unnamed constitutional provisions. Experts remind him he is not a king, and cite Articles I, II, III; the 10th Amendment; and the Founding Fathers. Tue, 14 Apr 2020 16:43:22 GMT /news-partners/2020-04-14/fact-check-trump-doesnt-have-the-authority-to-order-states-to-reopen Brian Naylor /news-partners/2019-07-10/appeals-court-orders-dismissal-of-emoluments-lawsuit-against-trump The court ruled that the D.C. and Maryland attorneys general lacked the standing to bring the lawsuit. Another federal court is considering a separate case brought by Democratic members of Congress. Wed, 10 Jul 2019 15:12:00 GMT /news-partners/2019-07-10/appeals-court-orders-dismissal-of-emoluments-lawsuit-against-trump Laurel Wamsley /news-partners/2018-11-18/virginia-could-be-the-state-to-give-women-equal-rights-nationwide A bipartisan coalition of Virginia lawmakers is working to make the state the 38th and final one needed to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Sun, 18 Nov 2018 22:40:24 GMT /news-partners/2018-11-18/virginia-could-be-the-state-to-give-women-equal-rights-nationwide Whittney Evans /2018-10-30/fact-check-14th-amendment-on-citizenship-cannot-be-overridden-by-executive-order President Trump is floating a new tactic in his immigration crackdown — he wants to end the right to citizenship for babies born in the U.S. to noncitizens. Few legal experts believe it can be done. Tue, 30 Oct 2018 23:04:00 GMT /2018-10-30/fact-check-14th-amendment-on-citizenship-cannot-be-overridden-by-executive-order Joel Rose /news-partners/2018-10-30/paul-ryan-dismisses-trump-plan-to-void-birthright-citizenship-law-by-executive-order The Republican House speaker said, "Well, you obviously cannot do that." He added any effort to circumvent Congress would be "unconstitutional." Tue, 30 Oct 2018 12:29:00 GMT /news-partners/2018-10-30/paul-ryan-dismisses-trump-plan-to-void-birthright-citizenship-law-by-executive-order Bill Chappell, Vanessa Romo /2018-07-25/federal-lawsuit-against-president-trumps-business-interests-allowed-to-proceed A federal judge has rejected a motion from the Department of Justice to dismiss the suit. The lawsuit alleges Trump's businesses, especially his hotel in D.C., violate the Constitution. Wed, 25 Jul 2018 17:44:00 GMT /2018-07-25/federal-lawsuit-against-president-trumps-business-interests-allowed-to-proceed Peter Overby /news-partners/2016-11-22/trumps-international-business-dealings-could-violate-the-constitution A legal debate is heating up around a provision called the Emoluments Clause. Experts are examining whether Trump can legally continue dealing with companies controlled by foreign governments. Wed, 23 Nov 2016 03:16:00 GMT /news-partners/2016-11-22/trumps-international-business-dealings-could-violate-the-constitution Ailsa Chang