Constitution in the Headlines

Looking for nonpartisan resources to address the headlines and make relevant connections to history and the Constitution? Constitution in the Headlines offers curated grab-and-go resources that are designed to foster critical thinking skills and student engagement.

Here is a look at some of the discussion questions in new topics on tariffs and proposed voter registration changes:

• What is the difference between taxes and tariffs? How have tariffs impacted foreign relations throughout American history?
• How does a bill become a law? And how might separation of powers play a role in whether or not the SAVE Act will become a law? 

Explore these discussion questions, student choice activities, and related primary sources in the new topics now available.

Fall Weekend Workshop Applications Are Open

Deepen your knowledge of the Constitution and how it has been used by different groups throughout history to enact change in our fall Weekend Workshops.

Dates and themes:

• September 19–21 | Women and the Constitution 
• October 24–26 | African Americans and the Constitution 
• November 14–16 | Native Americans and the Constitution, in partnership with Retro Report

Application criteria:

• This set of Weekend Workshops is only open to applicants in rural, remote, or underserved communities. Others may apply, but preference will be given to applicants who meet this requirement.

The Center covers the costs of all travel to the National Constitution Center, lodging, and meals for those selected to participate, but space is limited to no more than 15 educators. Applications are open now until May 16.

New Constitution Daily Blogs

What are the president’s powers under the Insurrection and Militia Acts?

“By April 20, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem are expected to make recommendations to President Donald Trump about invoking the Insurrection Act of 1807 at the southern border of the United States. What is the act and how did the law come into play?” Read more

Nationwide injunctions: A hot topic you won’t debate in dinner-time conversations

“The House of Representatives last week passed legislation, primarily with Republican votes, designed to rein in how federal judges use them. What are nationwide, or universal, injunctions?” Read more

Upcoming Events

🗓️ America’s Town Hall: The Future of Birthright Citizenship: A Constitutional Debate

Online | Thursday, April 24 | Noon ET

President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship has reignited debates over the 14th Amendment and the meaning of citizenship in America. Join legal experts Amanda Frost of the University of Virginia School of Law, Ilan Wurman of the University of Minnesota Law School, and John Yoo of the University of California, Berkeley School of Law as they analyze the legal challenges surrounding birthright citizenship, explore the constitutional and historical arguments on all sides of this debate, and discuss its broader implications for immigration. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.

🗓️ Law Day 2024: The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One

In-Person | Thursday, May 1 | All Day

This Law Day, the National Constitution Center is celebrating by launching our new Constitutional Career Days program. Students have the opportunity to meet professionals such as judges, attorneys, professors, park rangers, and other individuals who get to work with the Constitution every day.

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