Massachusetts v. EPA (2007)

Are states, cities, or environmental groups legally able to challenge the EPA’s decision not to regulate greenhouse emissions in federal court? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2007.

McDonald v. City of Chicago (2010)

Does the right “to keep and bear arms” apply to state and local governments and thus limit Chicago’s ability to regulate guns? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2010.

MGM v. Grokster (2005)

Can technology producers who promote infringing on copyrights be sued for inducing infringement committed by their users? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2005.

Negusie v. Holder (2009)

Can a foreign citizen who is denied asylum due to his involvement in the persecution of others on the basis of a protected ground argue that he was compelled to do so by his military superiors? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2009.

ConSource U.S. Constitution for Kids

The U.S. Constitution for Kids offers educators and students the opportunity to read the original text of the Constitution alongside unbiased translations that are easy for students to understand. We have also included useful background information, which places each clause in historical context.

Constitutional Index – We the People Clause

The Constitutional Index breaks down the U.S. Constitution by Section, Amendment, and Clause and contains broader topics and themes. These are used to cross-reference Library resources in an effort to annotate constitutional history.

Constitutional Index – More Perfect Union Clause

The Constitutional Index breaks down the U.S. Constitution by Section, Amendment, and Clause and contains broader topics and themes. These are used to cross-reference Library resources in an effort to annotate constitutional history.