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Concern grows over the Trump administration's potential defiance of the courts.

In an opinion piece by Stanford Law's Amrit Singh and Georgetown Law's David Cole, they discuss how JD Vance’s recent tweet claiming “judges aren’t allowed to control the executive’s ...legitimate power” raises alarms about the future of constitutional democracy in the U.S. If Trump adopts a more authoritarian stance, it could mark a historic shift.

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🚨 Exciting news! 🚨
Starting tomorrow, follow Stanford Law’s Instagram as the Stanford Law Review takes over during their annual Symposium on Feb 21-22, 2025!
This year, Volume 77 of the Stanford Law Review will dive deep into “Promises of Sovereignty: A Quarter Century of Federal ...Indian Law in the Supreme Court.” Bringing together leading academics, students, and practitioners to explore the critical developments in Federal Indian Law and its far-reaching impacts on Native peoples and tribal nations over the past 25 years.

Highlights include:
- A panel featuring esteemed judges Allison H. Eid and William A. Fletcher.
- A dinner keynote with legal luminaries Edwin Kneedler, Leonard R. Powell, and Zachary C. Shauf.

Stay tuned for insights, sneak peeks, and updates during the takeover!
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📚✨ On Thursday, February 20, at 5PM, join the Stanford Constitutional Law Center for the Publius Symposium featuring an insightful conversation with Judge David Tatel about his acclaimed memoir, Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice!

RSVP: https://stanford.io/4gHEJ8I

The ...New York Times hails it as “a winning memoir” chronicling his journey as a civil rights lawyer and federal judge, all while navigating life as a blind individual. From fighting for voting rights to breaking barriers in the courtroom and on the ski slopes, Judge Tatel's story is one of resilience, commitment to justice, and love.

🎤 Don't miss the discussion with Professor Zachary Price, US Law San Francisco, and Stanford Law School Professor Rabia Belt, moderated by Stanford Law Professor Michael McConnell. Plus, a special guest appearance from Vixen, Judge Tatel's guide dog! 🐾

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This year’s Stanford Law Review Symposium (February 21 and 22) explores the Supreme Court’s Federal Indian Law jurisprudence and impact on Native peoples and tribal nations throughout the past 25 years.

Numerous leading scholars will present cutting-edge research alongside other ...prominent thinkers and practitioners. Together, they will examine questions concerning the balance of powers between tribes, states, and the federal government; the separation of federal powers which determine tribal futures; the current view of the federal courts on issues of tribal sovereignty; and beyond.

RSVP: https://stanford.io/3EH3h4h