The National Constitution Center’s America’s Town Hall series continues to offer timely and thought-provoking constitutional discussions, with several ALI members playing leading roles in upcoming programs this spring and summer. These free programs, available both in person and online, bring together distinguished scholars, judges, and journalists to explore pressing legal and historical issues shaping American democracy.
Highlights include:
The Future of Birthright Citizenship: A Constitutional Debate
April 24 | Noon–1 p.m. ET
Jeffrey Rosen (NCC president and CEO) moderates a panel featuring Kurt Lash (University of Richmond School of Law) as they examine the constitutional debates surrounding birthright citizenship and the 14th Amendment.
Constitutional Meaning in the Shadow of the Articles of Confederation
May 12 | 11 a.m.–4:15 p.m. ET
Aditya Bamzai (University of Virginia School of Law) and Kermit Roosevelt (University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School) join a distinguished group of scholars to explore how the Articles of Confederation influenced the drafting and interpretation of the U.S. Constitution.
Democracy in France and America With Justice Stephen Breyer and Christiane Taubira
May 15 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. ET
Retired U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen G. Breyer engages in a comparative discussion of constitutional traditions and democratic principles alongside Christiane Taubira, with moderation by Jeffrey Rosen.
Executive Authority: Presidential Power From America’s Founding to Today
June 3 | Noon–1 p.m. ET
Saikrishna Prakash (University of Virginia School of Law) joins Gillian Metzger to explore the evolution of presidential power from the Founding era to today, in a conversation moderated by Jeffrey Rosen.
W.E.B. Du Bois and His Impact on America
June 19 | Noon–1 p.m. ET
David Levering Lewis, Pulitzer Prize–winning historian, reflects on the life and legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois, offering insights into his profound impact on American history and civil rights.
2025 Supreme Court Review: Key Rulings, Public Perceptions, and Constitutional Debates
July 8 | 5–7:30 p.m. ET
A distinguished lineup—including Jonathan Adler, Frederick Lawrence, Melissa Murray, and Stephen Vladeck—will analyze the Supreme Court’s most significant decisions of the term and examine how the Court is perceived by the public and political actors.
We are proud to see so many ALI members at the forefront of these critical conversations, continuing their commitment to deepening public understanding of constitutional law.
For more details or to register for upcoming programs, visit the National Constitution Center’s website.