How Did State Constitutions Shape the American Founding?
The Founders Gave Us the Tools Series
Event Video
In this Federalist Society America 250 series, experts analyze modern legal and policy debates through the lens of the Founding generation. The Founders gave us the tools to answer many contemporary questions; join us as we explore those answers.
State constitutions were not afterthoughts to the Founding—they were the proving grounds that shaped and informed the United States Constitution. As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, this webinar will explore how these early charters both inspired our national framework and continue to operate as vital, independent safeguards of individual liberty. Discover why state constitutions remain essential pillars of federalism—protecting freedom not just in theory, but in practice.
Featuring:
- Hon. Nels S.D. Peterson, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Georgia
- Timothy Sandefur, Vice President for Legal Affairs, Goldwater Institute
- Hon. Jeffrey S. Sutton, Chief Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- (Moderator) Hon. Jennifer Perkins, Judge, Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One
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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 speaker.
