Public Databases
A collection of research materials, datasets, and primary source documents curated for the study of American constitutionalism and political development.
Judicial Review of Congress Database
The most comprehensive accounting of U.S. Supreme Court cases substantively reviewing the constitutionality of federal laws. The dataset catalogs over 1,300 cases from the founding through the October 2021 term, documenting every instance where the Court has both upheld and invalidated provisions of federal statutes.
History of the Nondelegation Doctrine Database
An original dataset documenting the history of nondelegation challenges in American courts from 1789 through 2015. Developed by Jason Iuliano and Keith Whittington, this database tracks over 2,000 federal and state cases to analyze how the doctrine has been invoked over time, challenging the conventional wisdom regarding its "death" during the New Deal and highlighting its continued vitality at the state level.
History of American Constitutionalism
A repository of hundreds of freely available documents excerpting primary source material, including court cases, legislative hearings, and executive branch legal opinions. This site serves as a companion to the American Constitutionalism casebooks.
Access DocumentsHistory of American Political Thought
A collection of scores of primary source documents—including books, pamphlets, speeches, and novels—exploring the evolution of American political thought. This archive serves as a companion to the American Political Thought reader.
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