November 9: Asian Americans and The Great Writ: Habeas Corpus Yesterday and Today

The writ of habeas corpus achieved prominence in late 17th century England as a key protection against royal prerogative powers, and early Americans adopted it as a bulwark against Executive Branch overreach.

This program will examine the role that Asian and Asian American petitioners played in the evolution and development of the writ of habeas corpus in U.S. courts, particularly in the immigration and wartime detention contexts. It will also explore the continuing significance of the writ of habeas corpus today.

Title:
Asian Americans and The Great Writ: Habeas Corpus Yesterday and Today

Webinar Date+Time:
Monday, November 9, 2026.
6-7:30 PM ET | 5-6:30 PM CT | 4-5:30 PM MT | 3-4:30 PM PT.

Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Speakers:

• Professor Peter L. Markowitz, Associate Dean of Equity in Curriculum and Teaching, Professor of Law, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Co-Director, Center for Immigration Innovation and Kathryn O. Greenberg Immigration Justice Clinic
• Professor Amanda L. Tyler, Thomas David & Judith Swope Clark Professor of Constitutional Law University of California, Berkeley School of Law
• Hon. Denny Chin, Senior Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Lawrence W. Pierce Distinguished Jurist in Residence, Fordham University School of Law Co-Director, Center on Asian Americans and the Law
• Professor Thomas Lee, Leitner Family Professor of International Law, Fordham University School of Law Co-Director, Center on Asian Americans and the Law .

Credit:
1.5 credit hours in New York and New Jersey. You may be able to self‑apply for credit in some other states.

Sponsored By:
Fordham Law School

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