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Today in Supreme Court History: September 17, 1787

Josh Blackman

9.17.2025 7:00 AM

9/17/1787: The Constitution is signed.
The Constitution
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Josh Blackman is a constitutional law professor at the South Texas College of Law Houston and the President of the Harlan Institute. Follow him @JoshMBlackman.

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