New York University Law School

Covering Lecture by Visiting Professor Kenji Yoshino

nyu — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 12:05:25 -0500

On September 27th, the NYU Law chapter of the American Constitution Society sponsored a lecture by Visiting Professor Kenji Yoshino on his book Covering and his current project on moving from a view of group-based equality to universal liberty.

Held in Vanderbilt Hall, room 220, the event included snacks and drinks for those in attendance. In advance of the event, students were emailed copies of two articles written by Professor Yoshino that appeared in the New York Times this past year.

The first is a response to the recent NY Court of Appeals (the highest court in NY) ruling that the state’s legislative ban on same-sex marriage does not violate the state Constitution. The second article appeared in the Sunday Magazine as an adaptation of his book Covering.

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Debate between Professor Noah Feldman and Professor Marci Hamilton on the role of religion in American law and constitutionalism

nyu — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 11:59:52 -0500

On October 24th, the NYU Law chapter of the American Constitution Society co-hosted a debate between Professor Noah Feldman and Professor Marci Hamilton on the role of religion in American law and constitutionalism.

Co-sponsored with the NYU Law Center on Law and Religion, the debate covered the field on a pressing and important issue of the day.

The event was held from six to eight P.M., in Greenberg Hall at the NYU Law School.

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Professor Roosevelt and The Myth of Activist Judges

nyu — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 11:56:05 -0500

NYU Law School was proud to host Professor Kermit Roosevelt speaking on the topic of his new book, The Myth of Judicial Activism.

Professor Roosevelt discussed his thesis that judges cannot easily determine the validity of many hard legal questions on a quick reading of the text of the constitution, and that constitutional decision-making necessarily reflects protecting democratic values.

The even took place on November 1st at 1PM, and included sodas and "Bings" from a local dumpling vendor.

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What is a progressive view of eminent domain?

nyu — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 17:36:31 -0500

On March 20th, the American Constitution Society chapter at New York University held a panel titled “What is a progressive vision of eminent domain?”

The Kelo v. New London decision held that a taking of private property and retransfer to a private owner only for economic development. Conservative property rights advocates have universally decried Kelo as a violation of individual liberties, while progressive voices remain unclear as to the appropriate limitations to government’s takings power.

The panel was structured to discuss what values progressives saw implicated in eminent domain actions, and how best to advance progressive interests. Panelists discussed that liberals sometimes find themselves in the unusual position of advocating deference to the legislature, while conservatives laud property rights as a bulwark against condemnation’s frequent implementation against the poor or politically powerless.

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New York Lawyer Chapter Hosts Debate on "The Alito Nomination, the Supreme Court and the Abortion Debate"

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 11:05:16 -0500

On Tuesday, Janaury 17, over 200 people attended a debate on the new U.S. Supreme Court and abortion rights. The event was co-sponsored by the New York Chapter of the Federalist Society. Debaters included Jennifer Brown, Vice President and Legal Director of Legal Momentum (formerly NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund) and Wendy E. Long, Legal Counsel, Judicial Confirmation Network. The debate was moderated by Judge Loretta A. Preska, United States District Court Judge for the Southern District of New York.

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