constitutional law

The Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship will depend on its interpretation of one phrase

December 5, 2025 7 Comments

Morgan Marietta Professor of American Civics, University of Tennessee originally published at The Conversation The Supreme Court on Dec. 5, 2025, agreed to review the long-simmering controversy over birthright citizenship.…

Soldiers Must Disobey Unlawful Orders Under Trump — It’s Their Legal Duty

November 26, 2025 26 Comments

I have been called to testify at courts-martial as an expert witness on servicemembers’ duty to disobey unlawful orders.

Sen. Kelly Rebukes Trump and Hegseth: “They Don’t Understand the Constitution”

November 25, 2025 5 Comments

NPR All Things Considered interviewed Mark Kelly today with Kelly telling All Things Considered he thinks President Trump is “declaring that loyalty to the Constitution is punishable by death.” and…