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Lawfare Daily: Richard Albert on Constitutional Resilience Amid Political Tumult

Aug 23, 2024
Richard Albert, a distinguished law and government expert at the University of Texas at Austin, delves into the resilience of constitutions amid political turmoil. He compares the U.S. Constitution's rigidity to more adaptable global frameworks, highlighting implications of the Supreme Court's Dobbs ruling. Albert explores constitutional dynamics through the metaphor of hydraulic pressure, illustrating how political challenges can reshape governance. He also discusses various amendment models, emphasizing the U.S. Constitution's historical adaptability and public perception.
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