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Takeaways From the First Student-Led Model US Constitutional Convention
Of course, the Framers did not adopt Jefferson’s constitutional sunsetting approach, but they did allow for amendments that could enable new generations of citizens to imprint their new ideas and
The next wave’s amendments: Which ones will make it to ratification?
So which proposals might prevail? The factors that will determine the survivor amendments are numerous and ever-changing. However, for any amendment to reach the ratification goal line, it must address
Center’s Executive Director Speaks to PBS Horizon about the Model Constitutional Convention
Students will serve as state delegates (two from each state), engaging in debates and drafting constitutional amendments. This unique opportunity allows participants to immerse themselves in the legislative process, gaining
ASU hosts first student-led Model Constitutional Convention
Students from across the country converged on ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus to demonstrate what collaboration and compromise can look like. After three days of deliberation and debate, the delegates passed four amendments.
ASU interview’s Executive Director of Center for Constitutional Design for Explanation of Trump Trial
Director of ASU’s Center for Constitutional Design Analyzes Trump Indictment
How the Supreme Court Is Erasing Consequential Decisions in the Lower Courts
Affirmative Action Cases Will be Heard by the Supreme Court This Term
Court Slated to Consider Independent Legislature Theory
In Moore v. Harper, the question before the Court is “Whether a state’s judicial branch may nullify the regulations governing the “Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives …
Experts discuss abortion law internationally after the overturning of Roe v. Wade
The Center for Constitutional Design sponsored an informative discussion on the state of abortion law around the world as part of an ongoing partnership with the National Constitution Center. Experts discussed the rapidly changing landscape in the United States and how it compares to abortion law internationally.
How Arizona’s constitutional right to privacy could impact abortion access
Executive Director Stefanie Lindquist spoke with Axios about the Arizona Constitution’s explicit right to privacy, which experts say will play a role in anticipated legal challenges to Arizona’s restrictive new abortion laws.
State Judges Are in Spotlight After Supreme Court Overrules Roe v. Wade
The Wall Street Journal reached out to Executive Director Stefanie Lindquist to discuss state courts, where judges are on the front lines, and their role following the Supreme Court’s overruling of Roe v. Wade.