Upcoming Events:
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Past Events:
April 28, 2008
Professor Patrick Garry Discussed Judicial Decisionmaking
On Monday, April 28, University of South Dakota Law Professor Patrick Garry led a discussion on his new book, "An Entrenched Legacy: How the New Deal Constitutional Revolution Continues to Shape the Role of the Supreme Court."
April 28, 2008
Professor Marc-Olivier Baruch Discussed the Implementation of Anti-Semitic Legislation in France in 1940-44
On Monday, April 28, Professor Marc-Olivier Baruch, Professor and Director of Studies, Center of Historical Research, L'Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociale, CNRS, led a discussion on the implementation of anti-Semitic legislation in France in 1940-44.Professor Baruch is a French historian; in addition to his work as a scholar writing books and articles, Professor Baruch testified at the war crimes trial of Maurice Papon.
This event was co-sponsored by the Institute for Law and Rationality and the Program in Law and History.
April 24, 2008
Former Minnesota Governor Al Quie Discussed Judicial Selection in Minnesota
On Thursday, April 24, Former Minnesota Governor Al Quie (R) discussed possible reforms to Minnesota's judicial selection system.Governor Quie recently chaired a state commission to study possible reforms to Minnesota's system. A copy of the commission's report is available online.
January 24, 2008
Former Asst. Attorney General Rachel Brand Discussed the Federal Judicial Confirmation Process
On Thursday, January 24, Former U.S. Assistant Attorney General Rachel Brand led a discussion on"An Insider's Perspective on the Federal Judicial Confirmation Process."
Ms. Brand led the judicial confirmation process for the Bush Administration, including preparing Chief Justice Roberts and Associate Justice Alito for their Senate confirmation hearings.
November 30, 2007
Lunch Discussion: Co-Director David Stras discussed the politicization of judicial appointments
On Friday, November 30, Co-Director David Stras led a discussion on the politics of judicial appointments related to his recent paper: "The New Politics of Judicial Appointments (pdf)."
November 13, 2007
Lunch Discussion: Senior Fellow David Schultz discussed voter fraud
Senior Fellow David Schultz led a discussion on voter fraud issues related to his recent paper: "Less than Fundamental: The Myth of Voter Fraud and the Coming of the Second Great Disenfranchisement(pdf)."This event was co-sponsored by the University of Minnesota chapter of the American Constitution Society.
October 18, 2007
Public Lecture: Former White House Chief of Staff John Podesta
Former White House Chief of Staff John Podesta spoke on the topic of "Congressional Investigations and the Separation of Powers".
August 22, 2007
Lunch Discussion: Senior Fellow David Schultz on Partisan Gerrymandering
Senior Fellow David Schultz led a discussion on partisan gerrymandering and redistricting related to his recent paper: "The Party's Over: Partisan Gerrymandering and the First Amendment".Projects:
The Institute for Law and Politics is currently working on a number of projects:
- We launched our blog, The Law and Politics Blog in March and plan for it to be a place for news, analysis, and other fun stuff related to our work.
- We launced our monthly lunch discussion series in August.
- We announced our first public lecture in October.
- We have been actively advising the City of Minneapolis and the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office as they explore the adoption of alternative voting methods in Minneapolis.
