Constitution Center

We are excited to continue with the second day of our Legal Philosophy and Constitutional Theory Junior Scholars Conference. This conference has brought together an impressive group of emerging scholars in legal philosophy and constitutional theory, and we look forward to another day of rich discussion as junior scholars present their work and receive thoughtful commentary from leading senior scholars in the field. @shbarclay @GeorgetownLaw @EliasNeibart @uliano_andre @charlesfcapps @AileenFKavanagh @TCDLawSchool @Caseyco231 @LawAtSurrey @OxfordLawFac @NDLaw @DukeLaw @YaleLawSch @nyulaw @gwlaw

We are proud to support Kristina Arriaga for appointment as UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression. We hope you will join us in signing the letter and supporting her candidacy: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

We are pleased to welcome participants to day one of our second annual Legal Philosophy and Constitutional Theory Junior Scholars Conference. Over the next two days, this conference will bring together emerging voices in legal philosophy and constitutional theory as selected junior scholars present their papers and receive in-depth commentary from distinguished senior scholars in the field. We are especially pleased to welcome our presenters—several of whom are joining us from overseas—as well as our distinguished senior scholar commentators, who have traveled from esteemed institutions across the country to participate in this year’s discussions. We are grateful to all participants for their work. Stay tuned for updates as the sessions get underway! @shbarclay @GeorgetownLaw @EliasNeibart @uliano_andre @charlesfcapps @AileenFKavanagh @TCDLawSchool @Caseyco231 @LawAtSurrey @OxfordLawFac @NDLaw @DukeLaw @YaleLawSch @nyulaw @gwlaw

Thank you for attending today’s discussion with Professor Aileen Kavanagh on her groundbreaking new book, "The Collaborative Constitution." She was joined by Georgetown Law Professors Stephanie Barclay and Yvonne Tew, alongside University of Surrey Professor Conor Casey, for a discussion on constitutionalism in the United States and abroad. We are grateful to all who made it such a rich and engaging event. @shbarclay @AileenFKavanagh @Caseyco231 @GeorgetownLaw @TCDLawSchool @LawAtSurrey

Final reminder that TODAY is the deadline to submit your application for the 2026 Originalism Summer Seminar. Be sure to submit by 11:59 p.m. EST. Led by Professors Randy Barnett, Stephanie Barclay, and Lawrence Solum, the Seminar offers law students and recent law graduates a unique opportunity to study the principles of originalism, engage with leading scholars, and spend a week in Washington, D.C., immersed in constitutional law. Highlights include: ▪️ Join an elite cohort for an immersion into the heart of originalist theory and law. ▪️ Step inside the United States Supreme Court for a private tour. ▪️ Attend an exclusive Gala Reception at the National Archives. ▪️ Engage with the nation’s preeminent originalist scholars. ▪️ Network with prestigious alumni. 📆 Dates: May 17–23, 2026 📍 Location: Georgetown Law Center, Washington, D.C. 📝 Application deadline: Today, Friday, March 13, 2026, at p.m. EST ❗ Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… @shbarclay @RandyEBarnett @lsolum @CassSunstein @jackbalkin @StephenESachs @sherifgirgis @ilan_wurman @EliNachmany @GeorgetownLaw @FedSoc

The Georgetown Center for the Constitution invites you to a special event featuring Professor Randy Barnett and his new book, Felony Review: Tales of True Crime and Corruption in Chicago. Professor Barnett will be in conversation with Professor Jonathan Turley of George Washington University Law School. The discussion will take place on Tuesday, April 7, from 12:05 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the Georgetown Law campus, and will be followed by a book signing from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served beginning at 11:45 a.m. Please RSVP by March 31st to reserve your spot: docs.google.com/forms/d/1c3wBv… @RandyEBarnett @shbarclay @GeorgetownLaw @JonathanTurley

The deadline to apply for the 2026 Originalism Summer Seminar is this Friday, March 13, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Be sure to submit your application before the window closes. Led by Professors Randy Barnett, Stephanie Barclay, and Lawrence Solum, the Seminar offers law students and recent law graduates a unique opportunity to study the principles of originalism, engage with leading scholars, and spend a week in Washington, D.C., immersed in constitutional law. Highlights include: ▪️ Join an elite cohort for an immersion into the heart of originalist theory and law. ▪️ Step inside the United States Supreme Court for a private tour. ▪️ Attend an exclusive Gala Reception at the National Archives. ▪️ Engage with the nation’s preeminent originalist scholars. ▪️ Network with prestigious alumni. 📆 Dates: May 17–23, 2026 📍 Location: Georgetown Law Center, Washington, D.C. 📝 Application deadline: This Friday, March 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST ❗ Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… @shbarclay @RandyEBarnett @lsolum @CassSunstein @jackbalkin @StephenESachs @sherifgirgis @ilan_wurman @EliNachmany @GeorgetownLaw @FedSoc

"What is called judicial aggression at One First Street is often just a response to judicial aggression one floor down." Professor Barclay's latest @SCOTUSblog post on why this week's criticisms of the emergency docket have it backwards. scotusblog.com/2026/03/the-em… @shbarclay

Applications for the Georgetown Center for the Constitution’s 2026 Originalism Summer Seminar are still open, but the application window closes soon. Be sure to get your application in by Friday, March 13th at 11:59 pm EST. Led by Professors Randy Barnett, Stephanie Barclay, and Lawrence Solum, the Seminar offers law students and recent graduates a week of originalism-focused study in D.C. Highlights include: ▪️Join an elite cohort for an immersion into the heart of originalist theory & law. ▪️Step inside the United States Supreme Court for a private tour. ▪️Attend exclusive Gala Reception at the National Archives. ▪️Engage with the nation’s preeminent Originalist scholars. ▪️Network with prestigious alumni. 🗓️Dates: May 17–23, 2026 📍Location: Georgetown Law Center, Washington, D.C. 📝Apply by March 13, 2026 (11:59 p.m. EST) ❗️Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… @shbarclay @RandyEBarnett @lsolum @CassSunstein @jackbalkin @StephenESachs @sherifgirgis @ilan_wurman @EliNachmany @GeorgetownLaw @FedSoc

We invite you to join the Georgetown Center for the Constitution for an upcoming event featuring @AileenFKavanagh and her new book The Collaborative Constitution. Professor Kavanagh will be in conversation with Georgetown Law Professors Stephanie Barclay and Yvonne Tew, along with Professor Conor Casey. The discussion will take place on Wednesday, March 18th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Georgetown Law. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by March 2nd to reserve your spot: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… @shbarclay @Caseyco231 @RandyEBarnett @GeorgetownLaw @tcddublin @SurreyCentreLP

Looking forward to speaking about the future of Religious Liberty at the Supreme Court with Judge McFadden tonight. Come join us at 6pm if you're in the DC area! fedsoc.org/events/the-fut…

This is a reminder that applications for the Georgetown Center for the Constitution's 2026 Originalism Summer Seminar are live! Led by Professors Randy Barnett, Stephanie Barclay, and Lawrence Solum, the Seminar offers an excellent opportunity for law students and recent law grads to delve into the principles of originalism, engage with influential scholars, and experience the legal landscape in the heart of our nation’s capital. Program highlights include visiting the United States Supreme Court, attending the 2026 Thomas M. Cooley Gala Reception at the National Archives, and meeting preeminent originalist scholars. Dates: May 17-23, 2026 Location: Georgetown Law, Washington D.C. Applications close on March 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST Apply here: tinyurl.com/originalist26 @shbarclay @RandyEBarnett @lsolum @GeorgetownLaw

@Yonatan_Green @FedSoc It was a wonderful event, congratulations again on the launch!

These pics are just too great not to post myself! Huge thanks again to @GUConstitution and to @FedSoc for a wonderful launch event last week. More fantastic events and updates coming soon! Rest of pics in my FB post: facebook.com/TheJon1/posts/…

Starting now, we encourage you all to join!

We invite you to join the Georgetown Center for the Constitution for a book event featuring Professor Aileen Kavanagh, who will discuss her groundbreaking work in conversation with Georgetown Law Professors Stephanie Barclay and Yvonne Tew, alongside Professor Conor Casey. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 18th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be served. Rejecting simple notions of legislative or judicial supremacy, The Collaborative Constitution presents constitutionalism as a shared responsibility grounded in comity, civility, and cooperation with significant implications for both American and international courts. RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… @AileenFKavanagh @y_tew @shbarclay @Caseyco231 @GeorgetownLaw @tcddublin @UniOfSurrey @RandyEBarnett

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Rogue Justice: The Rise of Judicial Supremacy in Israel, a book launch and insightful conversation with Judge Neomi Rao and Yonatan Green on judicial supremacy in Israel and its broader implications for comparative constitutional law. We are grateful to Judge Rao and to all who helped to make the event such a success. @Yonatan_Green @shbarclay @FedSoc @RandyEBarnett

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER for tomorrow's event with Judge Neomi Rao (U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit) and author Yonatan Green for a special event celebrating the release of Green’s new book, Rogue Justice: The Rise of Judicial Supremacy in Israel, co-sponsored with the Federalist Society. Books will be available and a signing will take place at the conclusion of the event. RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Kosher refreshments will be served. We hope you’ll be able to join us! @RandyEBarnett @shbarclay @FedSoc @Yonatan_Green

This Wednesday, the Georgetown Center for the Constitution and The Federalist Society will host Judge Neomi Rao (U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit) and author Yonatan Green for a special event celebrating the release of Green’s new book, Rogue Justice: The Rise of Judicial Supremacy in Israel. Books will be available and a signing will take place at the conclusion of the event. 📅Date: Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 📝RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… ℹ️More information: law.georgetown.edu/constitution-c… Kosher refreshments will be served. We hope you’ll be able to join us! @RandyEBarnett @shbarclay @FedSoc @Yonatan_Green