The Constitution Annotated Now Available Online
The US Constitution was ratified on September 17, 1787, and Cornell鈥檚 Legal Information Institute is celebrating Constitution Day by publishing the , a non-partisan publication that helps readers appreciate how Americans鈥 collective understanding of our governing principles has changed throughout our history on timely issues such as t
he scope of presidential power, limits on free speech, or the right to bear arms. The Library of Congress refers to the Constitution Annotated as 鈥渙ne of our most important resources in answering questions about the Constitution and its history.鈥 Former Senator Russ Feingold has described it as 鈥渁n invaluable resource for students, scholars, and other individuals interested in learning how the U.S. Supreme Court interprets our nation鈥檚 governing document.鈥