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1995 National Student Symposium

Originalism, Democracy, and the Constitution

April 7 — 9, 1995

On April 7-9, 1995, the Federalist Society held its fourteenth annual National Student Symposium at the Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois. The subject of the conference was "Originalism, Democracy, and the Constitution." 

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1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
1995 National Student Symposium, Opening Remarks [Archive Collection]

1995 National Student Symposium

Topics: Constitution • Philosophy
Northwestern University School of Law
375 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

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On April 7-9, 1995, the Federalist Society held its fourteenth annual National Student Symposium at the Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois. The subject of the conference was "Originalism, Democracy, and the Constitution." 

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  • Dean Robert W. Bennett, Northwestern University School of Law
  • Prof. Steven G. Calabresi, Northwestern University School of Law

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2:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Panel I: Originalism and the Dead Hand [Archive Collection]

1995 National Student Symposium

Topics: Constitution
Northwestern University School of Law
375 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

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On April 7-9, 1995, the Federalist Society held its fourteenth annual National Student Symposium at the Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois. The subject of the conference was "Originalism, Democracy, and the Constitution." The first panel discussed "Originalism and the Dead Hand."

Featuring:

  • Moderator: Prof. Daniel D. Polsby, Northwestern University School of Law
  • Prof. Daniel A. Farber, University of Minnesota Law School
  • Prof. John O. McGinnis, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
  • Prof. Michael S. Moore, University of Pennsylvania Law School
  • Prof. Lawrence G. Sager, New York University Law School

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4:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Panel II: Constitutionalism and Originalism [Archive Collection]

1995 National Student Symposium

Topics: Constitution
Northwestern University School of Law
375 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

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On April 7-9, 1995, the Federalist Society held its fourteenth annual National Student Symposium at the Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois. The subject of the conference was "Originalism, Democracy, and the Constitution." The second panel of the conference covered "Constitutionalism and Originalism."

Featuring:

  • Moderator: Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune
  • Prof. Lilian R. BeVier, University of Virginia School of Law
  • Prof. Lino A. Graglia, University of Texas School of Law
  • Prof. Jonathan R. Macey, Cornell Law School
  • Prof. Cass R. Sunstein, Professor of Law, University of Chicago Law School

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.

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7:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Panel III: What is Originalism? [Archive Collection]

1995 National Student Symposium

Topics: Constitution
Northwestern University School of Law
375 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

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On April 7-9, 1995, the Federalist Society held its fourteenth annual National Student Symposium at the Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois. The subject of the conference was "Originalism, Democracy, and the Constitution." The first day of the conference concluded with a panel titled "What Is Originalism?"

Featuring:

  • Moderator: Rep. David M. McIntosh, United States House of Representatives (IN-2)
  • Prof. Richard S. Kay, University of Connecticut School of Law
  • Prof. Larry Alexander, University of San Diego School of Law
  • Prof. Paul F. Campos, University of Colorado School of Law
  • Prof. Frederick Schauer, Harvard University

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9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Panel IV: Is Originalism Possible? Normative Indeterminacy and the Judicial Role [Archive Collection]

1995 National Student Symposium

Topics: Constitution • Supreme Court
Northwestern University School of Law
375 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

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On April 7-9, 1995, the Federalist Society held its fourteenth annual National Student Symposium at the Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois. The subject of the conference was "Originalism, Democracy, and the Constitution." The second day of the conference commenced with a panel asking "Is Originalism Possible? Normative Indeterminacy and the Judicial Role."

Featuring:

  • Moderator: Edwin Meese III, The Heritage Foundation
  • Prof. Michael C. Dorf, Rutgers University School of Law
  • Prof. Richard A. Epstein, University of Chicago Law School
  • Prof. Michael J. Perry, Northwestern University School of Law
  • Prof. Steven D. Smith, University of Colorado School of Law

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11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Panel V: Is Originalism Possible? Historical Indeterminacy

1995 National Student Symposium

Topics: Constitution
Northwestern University School of Law
375 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

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On April 7-9, 1995, the Federalist Society held its fourteenth annual National Student Symposium at the Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois. The subject of the conference was "Originalism, Democracy, and the Constitution." The fifth panel discussed "Is Originalism Possible? Historical Indeterminacy."

Featuring:

  • Moderator: Prof. Stephen B. Presser, Northwestern University School of Law
  • Prof. Suzanna Sherry, University of Minnesota Law School
  • Prof. Randy E. Barnett, Boston University School of Law 
  • Prof. Gary Lawson, Northwestern University School of Law 
  • Thomas B. McAffee, Southern Illinois University School of Law

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2:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Panel VI: 1995 National Student Symposium, The Original Meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment [Archive Collection]

1995 National Student Symposium

Topics: Constitution
Northwestern University School of Law
375 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

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On April 7-9, 1995, the Federalist Society held its fourteenth annual National Student Symposium at the Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois. The subject of the conference was "Originalism, Democracy, and the Constitution." The penultimate panel explored "The Original Meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment."

Featuring:

  • Moderator: Prof. John C. Harrison, University of Virginia School of Law
  • Prof. Akhil R. Amar, Yale Law School
  • Prof. Earl M. Maltz, Rutgers University School of Law
  • Prof. Michael W. McConnell, University of Chicago Law School
  • Prof. Jeffrey Rosen, George Washington University Law School

 

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4:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Panel VII: Alternatives to Originalism

1995 National Student Symposium

Topics: Constitution
Northwestern University School of Law
375 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

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7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
1995 National Student Symposium Banquet

1995 National Student Symposium

Northwestern University School of Law
375 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

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