Why are democracies reeling?
To date, there’s no consensus explanation for what’s driving this process. But several theories have emerged to help explain why the commitment to democracy is weakening.
November 1, 2022
To date, there’s no consensus explanation for what’s driving this process. But several theories have emerged to help explain why the commitment to democracy is weakening.
November 1, 2022
Political parties are unpopular with the American public, but they're also a necessary building block of democracy.
April 19, 2024
To determine whether a president abuses the pardon power requires assessing whether a pardon violates constitutional provisions or principles and thus upsets the constitutional order.
April 11, 2024
As with any abuses of executive power, each branch of government must protect the Constitution against abusive exercises of the pardon power.
April 11, 2024
This paper reviews an array of limitations on the presidential pardon power.
April 11, 2024
In a new guide our team analyzed the relevant law, history, government policies to assemble a framework for assessing the propriety and timing of criminal trials in relation to elections.
April 3, 2024
A framework for understanding when it’s appropriate to prosecute a candidate for public office
April 3, 2024
Kari Lake’s counsel concedes client’s legal liability and asks for hearing to determine damages.
March 26, 2024
The report outlines the mandatory duty of county officials to certify election results.
March 25, 2024
Presidential pardons are subject to various constitutional constraints.
March 18, 2024
First-of-its-kind suit seeks to repeal discriminatory voting ban, alleging it violates a 150+ year-old Reconstruction Era law
March 18, 2024
Defeating authoritarianism is going to take all of us. Everyone and every institution has a role to play. Together, we can protect democracy.
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