April 18: Cleveland - History and the Meaning of the Constitution

Law and history are deeply intertwined. Legal thinkers and judges have employed varying approaches to using history when reading the Constitution. This symposium will explore history's role in this regard, whether it be through historical context, originalism, the spirit of Founding-era documents, or another of the various methods.
Title:
History and the Meaning of the Constitution
Cleveland State Law Review Symposium
When/Where:
Friday, April 18, 2014
9:00am - 12:15pm
Moot Court Room
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Cleveland State University
1801 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Speakers:

• Patrick Charles, "History as a Guidepost to Interpreting the Constitution"
• Sheldon Gelman, "Court-packing and the 'Switch in Time': Recent Developments"
• Scott Gerber, "Liberal Originalism: The Declaration of Independence and Constitutional Interpretation"
• Lee Strang, "Originalism's Promise and Limits".

Credit:
3 hours approved
By:
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law / Cleveland State University
Cost:
Free
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