The Constitution's first words, "We the People of the United States," describe the source of the powers conferred by the rest of this powerful document. The meaning of its words can be interpreted in various ways and it has been the subject of stormy controversy throughout its history. Here are some of the current constitutional issues "We the People" are facing today.
Recent Supreme Court cases
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Abortion
Abortion, the Bill of Rights, and the Constitution
Supreme Court unlikely to overturn abortion rights anytime soon
Affirmative action
The Landmark Supreme Court Case That Upheld Affirmative Action
After Supreme Court Decision in Fisher Case, 5 Things That Happened With Race in Admissions
Capital punishment
Capital Punishment
Death Penalty Fast Facts
Education
Supreme Court sets higher bar for education of students with disabilities
History - Brown v. Board of Education Re-enactment: The Plessy Decision
First amendment
Supreme Court unanimously reaffirms: There is no ‘hate speech’ exception to the First Amendment
Freedom of Speech
U.S. Constitution - First Aamendment
Flag burning
Inside the Supreme Court’s flag burning decision
House Passes Constitutional Amendment to Ban Flag Burning
Gun control
Supreme Court Turns Down Case on Carrying Guns in Public
Supreme Court's next big gun control case? Post-Newtown laws face new scrutiny
Homeland security
Homeland Security
Supreme Court Rejects Case Challenging NSA Phone Spying
Immigration
Supreme Court Decisions on Immigration Policy
Supreme Court reinstates Trump's travel ban, but only for some immigrants
Marijuana
Supreme Court Keeps Medical Marijuana Illegal
Ohio Supreme Court Justice Advocates Full Marijuana Legalization, Taxation
Same sex marriage
Implementing Marriage Equality In America
Same-Sex Marriage Wins in Historic Supreme Court Ruling
Transcender Issues
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Major Case on Transgender Rights
Trump’s Trans Troops Ban May Be on a Fast Track to the Supreme Court