The Libertarian

The Libertarian: “Citizenship And The Presidency”

Does Ted Cruz’s presidential campaign face constitutional hurdles?

The LibertarianJanuary 20, 2016
The Libertarian: “Citizenship And The Presidency”

Richard Epstein examines the legal issues underpinning Donald Trump’s argument that Ted Cruz may be constitutionally ineligible to be president.

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Richard A. Epstein

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