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Is That Even Constitutional?

Is That Even Constitutional?

Von: Sadena Thevarajah and Ken Thomas
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It's never been a better time to understand the U.S. Constitution: what it allows, what it prohibits, and what is in the grey area. Join host Sadena Thevarajah and constitutional scholar Ken Thomas in conversation as they scrutinize recent federal administration actions, to help us better see our country's founding document for the living document that it is.

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