Schedule for Discussions on Contemporary Events

Optional reading materials will be made available on StudIP. January 9, 2019: Immigration and the Government Shut Down Central Question: Does the Constitution support a demand for a border wall? And if so, at what cost? January 16, 2019: Education Rights Central Question: Is Affirmative Action in line with the US Constitution? January 23, 2019: Women’s…

Optional reading materials will be made available on StudIP.

January 9, 2019: Immigration and the Government Shut Down

Central Question: Does the Constitution support a demand for a border wall? And if so, at what cost?

January 16, 2019: Education Rights

Central Question: Is Affirmative Action in line with the US Constitution?

January 23, 2019: Women’s Rights

Central Question: What is the relationship between the Constitution and the demand for educational environments that allow women to feel safe?

January 30, 2019: LGBT Rights and Dignity

Central Question: What is the constitutional basis for marriage equality?

February 6, 2019: America and International Law

Central Question: What is the appropriate role for America to play in the international sphere, as a general matter and from the perspective of America’s Constitution?

Informed Citizens. Accountable Power.