Why a presidential term limit got written into the Constitution – the story of the 22nd Amendment
No president is supposed to serve more than two full terms. That rule became part of the US Constitution in 1951, after ...
As Trump says "there are methods" for serving a third term, here's what to know about the 12th and 22nd Amendments
President Donald Trump again suggested he may try to run for a third term in office, despite limits set by the 12th and 22nd ...
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Enough states have ratified the ERA. Does that mean it's part of the Constitution?
The original Equal Rights Amendment, first proposed as the Lucretia Mott Amendment in 1923, read as follows: "Men and women shall have equal rights throughout the United States and every place ...
Can I Teach the First Amendment If I Only Have a Green Card?
Starting this week, I once again have the privilege of teaching law students about the First Amendment, a subject in which ...
First Amendment rights for non-citizens? An expert weighs in
Trump administration officials have claimed broad authority to revoke students' visas and begin deportation proceedings, as ...
Cronin and Loevy: Why have the 22nd Amendment term limits on presidents?
The core of the 22nd Amendment states that, “no person shall be elected to the office of the president more than twice, and ...
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The Contested Meaning of the Constitution
While many people have declared the US Constitution to be “crystal clear” on issues of governance, the truth is that much of ...
Trump’s Attorney General Says He ‘Probably’ Can’t Serve Third Term—What To Know
While it’s all but certain Trump allies can’t change the Constitution—modifying the 22nd Amendment—the president could try to ...