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Constitutional Studies

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Books and Book Chapters

"Congress, the Courts, and the Constitution," Chapter 3, Cato Handbook for Policymakers, 7th Edition (2009).

"The Delegation of Legislative Powers," Chapter 7, Cato Handbook for Policymakers, 7th Edition (2009).

"Reclaiming the War Power," Chapter 10, Cato Handbook for Policymakers, 7th Edition (2009).

"Tort and Class-Action Reform," Chapter 11, Cato Handbook for Policymakers, 7th Edition (2009).

"Electronic Surveillance," Chapter 28, Cato Handbook for Policymakers, 7th Edition (2009).

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Cato Studies

"Lawless Policy: TARP as Congressional Failure," by John Samples, Policy Analysis no. 660, February 4, 2010

"Attack of the Utility Monsters: The New Threats to Free Speech," by Jason Kuznicki, Policy Analysis no. 652, November 16, 2009

"Fairness 2.0: Media Content Regulation in the 21st Century," by Robert Corn-Revere, Policy Analysis no. 651, November 10, 2009

"Broadcast Localism and the Lessons of the Fairness Doctrine," by John Samples, Policy Analysis no. 639, May 27, 2009

"A Critique of the National Popular Vote," by John Samples, Policy Analysis no. 622, October 13, 2008

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Articles and Newsletters

"Second Amendment Redux: Scrutiny, Incorporation, and the Heller Paradox," by Robert A. Levy, Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy, vol. 33, number 1 (Winter 2010).

"An Endangered Native Species: The First Amendment," by Nat Hentoff, Cato Policy Report, May/June 2009.

"Self-Defense: An Endangered Right," by Joyce Lee Malcolm, Cato Policy Report, March/April 2004.

"Cato Scholar Praises Bush Plan to End Delays in Confirmation Hearings," October 30, 2002.

"Shameless Powerlust," by Edward H. Crane, Cato Policy Report, May/June 2002.

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Opinion and Commentary

"Challenging the Rule of Law," by Richard W. Rahn, Washington Times, February 4, 2010

"Why the Health Care Takeover Failed," by Robert A. Levy, Investor's Business Daily, January 25, 2010

"Free Speech for All," by John Samples and Ilya Shapiro, DC Examiner, January 21, 2010

"Health Care and the Constitution," by Roger Pilon, National Review (Online), January 14, 2010

"The Moral and Constitutional Case for a Right to Gay Marriage," by Robert A. Levy, New York Daily News, January 7, 2010

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Legal Briefs

Christian Legal Society v. Martinez, February 3, 2010 (PDF, 194 KB)

480.00 Acres of Land v. United States, November 23, 2009 (PDF, 155 KB)

McDonald v. City of Chicago, November 21, 2009 (PDF, 253 KB)

Palmer v. Waxahachie Independent School District, November 5, 2009 (PDF, 131 KB)

United States v. Comstock, November 4, 2009 (PDF, 155 KB)

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Events

"McDonald v. Chicago: The Fourteenth Amendment and the Future of Gun Rights," March 3, 2010 [Capitol Hill Briefing]

"McDonald v. Chicago: Will the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Apply to the States?," March 1, 2010 [Policy Forum]

"8th Annual Constitution Day," September 17, 2009 [Conference]

"Citizens United Redux: The First Amendment Vindicated?," September 8, 2009 [Policy Forum]

"Voting Rights—and Wrongs: The Elusive Quest for Racially Fair Elections," July 9, 2009 [Book Forum]

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Speeches and Congressional Testimony

"Indigent Representation: A Growing National Crisis," by Erik Luna, before the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security; Committee on the Judiciary United States House of Representatives, June 4, 2009.

"Representation of Indigent Defendants in Criminal Cases: A Constitutional Crisis in Michigan and Other States?," by Erik Luna, before the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security; Committee on the Judiciary United States House of Representatives, March 26, 2009.

"Re: Strengthening the Ownership of Private Property Act of 2005," by Roger Pilon, Committee on Agriculture, United States House of Representatives, September 7, 2005.

"Executive Branch Arrests and Trials (Military Tribunals)," Tim Lynch, testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, United States Senate, December 4, 2001.

"The Presidency and the Privacy Act," Roger Pilon, testimony before the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources; Committee on Government Reform, United States House of Representatives, September 8, 2000.

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Multimedia

Daily Podcast "Supreme Court Affirms First Amendment" featuring John Samples, January 21, 2010 [Flash Audio, 10:28]

Daily Podcast "Privileges or Immunities Revival?" featuring Ilya Shapiro, December 28, 2009 [Flash Audio, 07:34]

Media Highlight Gene Healy discusses his article Obamacare Is Unconstitutional on TRN's The Jerry Doyle Show November 24, 2009 [Flash Audio, 12:03]

Daily Podcast "First Amendment at SCOTUS" featuring Ilya Shapiro, October 16, 2009 [Flash Audio, 10:16]

Daily Podcast "Incorporating the Second Amendment" featuring Roger Pilon, October 5, 2009 [Flash Audio, 06:53]

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