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
ACS and the National Lawyers Guild will co-host a panel discussion on how local government works and how residents can meaningfully engage with institutions in their own communities.
Professors Jonathan Smith and Danielle D’Onfro will discuss the structure and function of local government, practical pathways for civic participation, and how law students can use their legal training and skills to contribute to neighborhood cultural, economic, and institutional development.
This conversation is designed to provide students with concrete tools for community engagement and to explore how legal education can support meaningful local advocacy.
Stop by the ACS table for a Brief Week Goody bag and good luck on your finals!
Please join ACS for the spring GB meeting to connect with fellow members and elect a new executive board. Sponsored by the American Constitution Society. For more information, please contact Xan Wolstenholme-Britt at aw531@duke.edu.
Co-sponsored by the American Constitution Society and The Federalist Society, Professor Sam Merchant makes his triumphant return to OU Law for a discussion about his new book, "Revolution in Redline: The Iterative Journey of the U.S. Constitution." Learn about the documents that influenced the creation of the Constitution, how the drafters arrived at the final version, and how that drafting history is used in court cases today.
Join the ACS Philadelphia Lawyer Chapter at Temple University with antitrust legend Professor Herbert Hovenkamp (University of Pennsylvania) and rising star Jessica Taticchi (Merck) on “Why Antitrust”. This discussion will explore the exciting world of antitrust practice and study. Find out more about state, federal, private practice and in-house career pathways in antitrust law. Hear from esteemed experts on the latest developments in antitrust law, as enforcers litigate the biggest cases in a generation. If you are interested in finding out more about antitrust law, fighting corporate abuses, protecting consumers and making markets work for everyday people, this program is for you.
Featuring:
Herbert Hovenkamp, James G. Dinan University Professor, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
Jessica Taticchi, Counsel, Merck
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