Join the Georgia State University College of Law chapter of the American Constitution Society for an insightful end-of-year panel discussion. We will dive into the most significant constitutional developments of the past year, featuring a deep dive into Supreme Court jurisprudence, critical updates regarding ICE, and the evolving legal landscape surrounding Iran.
We are honored to be joined by a distinguished panel of experts:
Professor Eric Segall
Professor Neil Kinkopf
Professor Andrew Willinger
Whether you are looking to wrap up the academic year with a comprehensive legal review or want to understand the impact of recent landmark cases, this is a discussion you won't want to miss!
Join Senator Mike Weissman, chair of the Judiciary Committee of the Colorado State Senate, and Senadora Julie Gonzales to discuss their current legislation, Senate Bill 5, "Rights Violation in Immigration Enforcement Remedy" adding a new cause of action in Colorado state court for violations of federal constitutional rights during immigration enforcement. Great food provided.
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Champions of Law & Integrity: The Dual Sate with UChicago Law Professor Aziz Huq
April 7, 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Hazel 329
The American Constitution Society and Muslim Law Students Association invite you to join us in this week's installment of the Champions of Law and Integrity series, (virtually) hosting University of Chicago Law School's Professor Aziz Huq for a discussion on the "Dual State". Professor Huq will explain how unchecked prerogative power can grow inside a democracy even while the regular legal system seems to be running normally. We will explore how this split shows up in modern law, from the expansion of presidential immunity to the lawless, discretionary zones of border enforcement and national security exceptions where traditional constitutional rights often disappear. Shawarmas will be served, with a vegan falafel and gluten free option available, and you can join the zoom at: https://gmu.zoom.us/j/95802973152?pwd=hbBztvb0xEadHIOpZZLApLn7DEugdr.1
We have Judge Jia Cobb confirmed on April 7th. They will speak on their experiences in the field and path to the bench and beyond.
Join ACS for a Faculty Fireside Chat with Professor Lucas Guttentag is one of the nation’s foremost authorities on immigration law. As the founder of the ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project, he has spent decades at the frontlines of the legal fight for immigrant justice. Join us for an intimate fireside chat to ask questions about his personal and professional journey, get his perspective on the current landscape, and ask whatever is on your mind.
Please join ACS on Tuesday, April 7th at 12:00 PM in Gittis 213 for a conversation with Neil Makhija, Montgomery County Commissioner and Chair of the Board of Elections. Commissioner Makhija will discuss his path from teaching election law at Penn to public office, his work expanding voter access, and his broader career in public service.
Neil taught election law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School for seven years. As an attorney, he represented Pennsylvania counties battling the opioid crisis. Neil also served as the Executive Director of Impact, a national civic organization that helped nearly double turnout among key underrepresented communities in the 2020 election. Neil is also the child of immigrants and grew up in Carbon County, a small coal and steel town in Northeast Pennsylvania.
