Recent U.S. actions involving Venezuela raise complex and pressing legal questions at the intersection of domestic constitutional law and international law. This panel brings together two leading national security law scholars, Professor Blank and Professor Nevitt, to examine the scope of executive authority to use force without congressional authorization, separation-of-powers concerns, and the legal constraints imposed by U.S. and international law. The discussion will also address questions of foreign sovereign and head-of-state immunity, as well as the broader implications for international legal norms
governing the use of force and accountability.
ACS will gather to discuss the spring events and speakers as well as the election and summer stipend processes.
Please join the ACS Minnesota Lawyer Chapter to learn about Justice Sarah Hennesy and her path to the Minnesota Supreme Court, views on appellate practice, and advice for appearing before the Court.
Justice Hennesy was appointed Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court on April 22, 2024, and sworn in on May 13, 2024. She previously served for 12 years as a District Court Judge in Mille Lacs and Stearns Counties and as Chief Judge of the Seventh Judicial District. Justice Hennesy is a graduate of Drake Law School and Central College. Her career includes work as an appellate public defender, private criminal defense attorney, and attorney with Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid. She enjoys hiking, running, baking, singing, and reading, and lives in Minnesota with her husband and two children.
The conversation will be moderated by Adam Miller, Deputy General Counsel and Director of Judicial Appointments for the Office of Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan, and Chair of the ACS Board of Advisors.
Featuring:
Hon. Sarah E. Hennesy, Associate Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court
Adam Miller, Deputy General Counsel & Director of Judicial Appointments Office of Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
Light refreshments will generously be provided by Gustafson Gluek.
A moderated panel featuring guest speakers for multiple student organizations to discuss free speech and diversity/equity/inclusion and how these concepts relate to the field of higher education.
Please join ACS for a conversation with Génesis Dávila and Rodrigo Diamanti, two Venezuelan human rights activists. The discussion will explore the state of human rights in Venezuela and the impact of the recent capture of Nicolás Maduro by US military forces.
Justice Engoron will discuss his 34 years of experience in New York City courts, including as presiding judge in New York v. Trump, the recent civil investigation and lawsuit against the Trump Organization for financial fraud.
