The Constitution in Crisis Times

Authors

Jack N. Rakove, Stanford University

Abstract

The article examines the challenges the U.S. Constitution faces during crises, particularly in the context of the post-9/11 "War on Terror." It argues that terrorism represents a persistent condition rather than a traditional war, requiring a balanced approach to security and civil liberties. The author emphasizes the importance of constitutional checks on executive power and the role of Congress in ensuring civil liberties are protected during crises.

Disciplines

Courts | Law | Law and Politics | Military, War, and Peace

Recommended Citation

Jack N. Rakove, The Constitution in Crisis Times, 2 Cardozo Pub. L. Pol’y & Ethics J. 11 (2003).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cplpej/vol2/iss1/4