Nearly every American knows the phrase “separation of church and state.” Do you know where it's from? Here’s a hint: it’s not in the Constitution. John Eastman, professor of law at Chapman University, explains how and why this famous phrase has played such an outsized role in American life and law.
By Janelle Towne, Opinion ContributorThe videos arrive with alarming regularity now: hundreds of teenagers pouring into downtown Chicago, traffic frozen, police scrambling, businesses locking their doors, and residents...
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