Join us for a focused discussion on the Skremetti case—Tuesday, October 28 at 5:30 PM in Chase—examining how the Court framed the equal protection analysis, clarified the role of tiers of scrutiny, and weighed present legal frameworks against arguments rooted in historical discrimination. We’ll outline the majority’s reasoning, note key points from a prominent concurrence, and contrast them with more skeptical readings from other chambers, highlighting where the justices converge and where they part ways. The goal is a clear, practice-oriented briefing on what Skremetti changes (and what it leaves intact) for future equal protection challenges and related policy debates. Featuring VLS Professors Gregory Johnson and Anna Connolly.

This event will feature Professor Daniel Ortiz discussing the reasoning of the Supreme Court in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton and what the holding means for free speech jurisprudence moving forward.

A student Q+A will follow.

Exodus Refugee will be discussing the changing landscape of immigration law and policy under the current administration, how practitioners are keeping up with evolving regulations and demands, and ways that law students can get involved while still in school.