Akhil Amar

Akhil Amar, Yale Law professor and constitutional originalist, and Amanda Tyler, legal scholar and former clerk, join to unpack oral arguments about birthright citizenship. They discuss historical texts and Wong Kim Ark, the Court’s questioning dynamics, possible statutory vs constitutional paths, and how justices’ reactions could shape remedies and political fallout.

Dan Epps, law professor and co-host of Divided Argument, offers doctrinal analysis. Will Baude, legal scholar and co-host of Divided Argument, breaks down procedural puzzles. Andy Lipka, producer and interlocutor from America’s Constitution, frames the debate. Akhil Amar, constitutional historian, supplies historical perspective. They discuss substantive due process, Mirabelli v. Bonta, the emergency/interim docket, and tensions among recent Supreme Court rulings.

Akhil Amar, Sterling Professor of law at Yale and author of 'Born Equal,' dives into the complexities of originalism and its role in shaping American identity. He discusses the evolution of constitutional interpretation, highlighting Lincoln's impact on equality and citizenship. The conversation also touches on the Second Amendment and its implications today. Amar sheds light on Harriet Beecher Stowe's significant influence on the discourse around slavery and feminism, revealing her as a pioneer in American literature.

Akhil Amar, Yale constitutional scholar who wrote about the 14th Amendment, offers historical perspective on birthright citizenship. Jim Acosta, journalist and national security commentator, examines ICE at airports and immigration enforcement. They discuss the Supreme Court case, legal history, TSA and ICE operational impacts, and broader national security and political consequences.

Yale Law Professor Akhil Amar discusses unenumerated rights in the Constitution, focusing on gun regulations and historical contexts. Topics include Supreme Court cases on gun rights, interpretations of the Second Amendment, and the significance of American customs and traditions. The conversation also touches on evolving concepts of unenumerated rights, unusual punishments, and the boundary between government persuasion and coercion in speech.