Keith E. Whittington is the William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Politics at Princeton University. He writes about American constitutional law, politics and history and American political thought. He has been a visiting professor at the University of Texas School of Law, is a member of the American Academy of the Arts and Sciences, and is currently a fellow with the National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Texas at Austin and completed his Ph.D. in political science at Yale University. His books include Constitutional Interpretation: Textual Meaning, Original Intent, and Judicial Review. His most recent books include Speak Freely: Why Universities Must Defend Free Speech and Repugnant Laws: Judicial Review of Acts of Congress from the Founding to the Present.
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Supreme Court Reform and the Biden Commission
Boston College Student Chapter
Boston College Law School885 Centre St
Newton, MA 02459
Common Good Originalism: Our Tradition & Our Path Forward
Texas Student Chapter
University of Texas School of LawTNH 2.137
Austin, TX 78705
Academic Freedom on College Campuses
Penn State Law Student Chapter
Penn State LawBigler Rd #252
University Park, PA 16802
Filling Justice Breyer’s Seat
Princeton Student Chapter
Princeton UniversityLouis A. Simpson International Building A71
Princeton, NJ 08540
Under Attack? Academic Freedom in Higher Education
Virginia Student Chapter
University of Virginia School of Law580 Massie Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Original Meaning or Framers' Intent? A New Book and an Age-Old Debate
Federalism & Separation of Powers Practice Group Teleforum
In his new book, The Hollow Core of Constitutional Theory: Why We Need the Framers, historian Donald...
Original Meaning or Framers' Intent? A New Book and an Age-Old Debate
Federalism & Separation of Powers Practice Group Teleforum
In his new book, The Hollow Core of Constitutional Theory: Why We Need the Framers, historian Donald...
What are the Limits of Federal Power During an Emergency? [POLICYbrief]
Short video featuring Keith Whittington
Does the Constitution limit the power of the federal government during emergencies just as it...
Pandemics & Economic Loss: Should the Government Compensate Citizens? [POLICYbrief]
Short video featuring Keith Whittington
Historically, the government has taken or destroyed property without compensation if the property or owner...
Individual Rights in a Pandemic [POLICYbrief]
Short video featuring Keith Whittington
How do we strike a balance between individual rights and the interests of the community...