Constitutional law course description

A constitutional law course is recommended but not required prior to taking this class

Although few Americans identify as "libertarians," the impact of libertarian thinkers--from John Locke to F

Hayek to Milton Friedman--on our polity is undeniable

Justice Holmes famously declared (dissenting in Lochner v

Basic principles of US constitutional law, with a focus on governmental powers and the role of the Supreme Court in interpreting and enforcing constitutional norms

The nature and scope of judicial review

The case and controversy requirement and other limitations on constitutional adjudication

The seminar serves the dual purpose of introducing students to scholarly approaches to understanding contemporary events, and educating them about the relevant administrative and constitutional rules, particularly those that address crises and fast-changing problems