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Sun, Mar 03 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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FREE EVENT – Online Seminar Series
US Supreme Court—Decisions and Interpretations
Sunday, March 3, 2024
In this seminar series we will explore Supreme Court decisions that have helped define what it means to live in a constitutional republic. Ranging from the powers of government as articulated by the Court in its early days to the impact of its decisions in the 21st century on civil and individual rights, we will examine the nature of the Court’s various—and sometimes competing–interpretations of the Constitution. The roles of the Declaration of Independence and the 14th Amendment will be a particular area of focus in seeing how the Court has drawn upon principles of “equal protection” and “human dignity” in its rulings. The goal will be to come away with a more informed citizen’s view of the Court’s contributions to our understanding of the “rule of law” in both its political and Constitutional meaning.
Special Free March 3 Event – TRUMP v. ANDERSON (Colorado Case, SCOTUS)
The timely final session of the series will focus on the Colorado ballot case currently under review by SCOTUS. The Supreme Court may issue its ruling on the Colorado case immediately before our meeting.
How will SCOTUS justices instruct us in interpreting the 14th Amendment and its applicability to the current controversy? Participants will have the opportunity to build on our citizen’s understanding of the Constitution and the Court’s role in real time.
There will be six meetings in the series, once per month:
Sunday, September 17
Sunday, October 15
Sunday, November 12
Sunday, December 10
Sunday, January 14
Sunday, March 3
March 3 Readings:
1) Colorado Supreme Court Ruling – December 19, 2023
2) Trump v. Anderson – Supreme Court Petition Brief
3) Congressional Research Service – The Insurrection Bar to Office:
Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment
Schedule:
2:30-4:30PM PST (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
(please note later than usual weekend time)
Tutor:
Karl Haigler
Location:
Online. Register to receive the link.