Constitutional Controversies—Current and Recent (OLLI)

Every day we hear about the legions of new constitutional cases arising in the federal and state courts. In this six-session class, we will discuss constitutional issues facing the United States today. Each week we will focus on a different issue either currently before the courts or recently concluded. Issues will include freedom of speech and the First Amendment; the Second Amendment and the right to bear arms; immigration and citizenship and the 14th Amendment; the scope of presidential power and voting rights and election security. The syllabus is not fixed and may change weekly, especially since it will reflect developments following the November elections. Classroom discussion is welcome.