How do the Constitution and the courts decide how to balance individual rights and national security in times of war?

Expert Commentary:  Constitutional scholars and legal experts discuss the issues raised by Justices Stephen G. Breyer, Sandra Day O’Connor and Anthony M. Kennedy:

  • What guidance does the Constitution offer to balance national security and civil liberties during wartime?
  • Do the courts favor civil liberties during wartime?
  • Do the courts give the president more latitude during wartime?
 
 
 
 
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