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Laurence H. Tribe

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Is the Constitution ‘Dead, Dead, Dead’?

The difficulty of amending the Constitution does not mean that it is a flawed and outdated relic of a distant past.

by Laurence H. Tribe via New York Review of Books
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on January 22, 2026
My Father’s Flag and the Idea of America

Over decades, and through harrowing experiences, my family held on to this bit of cloth as a reminder of everything they believed in—and were running toward.

by Laurence H. Tribe via The Bulwark on November 7, 2025
The Constitution Prohibits Trump From Ever Being President Again

The only question is whether American citizens today can uphold that commitment.

by Laurence H. Tribe, J. Michael Luttig via The Atlantic
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on August 19, 2023
Constrain the Court—Without Crippling It

Critics of the Supreme Court think it has lost its claim to legitimacy. But proposals for reforming it must strike a balance with preserving its independence.

by Laurence H. Tribe via New York Review of Books
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on July 27, 2023
Pursuing the Pursuit of Happiness

Traditional Supreme Court precedent may depend too much on substantive due process to safeguard human rights.

by Laurence H. Tribe via New York Review of Books
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on September 24, 1998

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Lincoln being sworn in by Chief Justice Taney.

Laurence H. Tribe

Bylines

Is the Constitution ‘Dead, Dead, Dead’?

My Father’s Flag and the Idea of America

The Constitution Prohibits Trump From Ever Being President Again

Constrain the Court—Without Crippling It

Pursuing the Pursuit of Happiness

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