The Separation of Powers
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Director of the Separation of Powers Institute Professor Chad Squitieri conducts interviews with legal scholars that examine the federal constitutional structure, with an emphasis on a historical understanding of the role of divided power in the preservation of “justice,” the “general welfare,” and “the blessings of liberty.”
To learn more check out www.spi.law.edu
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This podcast delves into topics such as constitutional law, the federal government's division of powers, and the historical context surrounding justice and civil liberties. For instance, episodes may cover judicial interpretations of administrative inaction, as seen in the inaugural episode where Professor Squitieri discusses Professor Natalie Schmidt's work on federal election commission dismissals.
Director of the Separation of Powers Institute Professor Chad Squitieri conducts interviews with legal scholars that examine the federal constitutional structure, with an emphasis on a historical understanding of the role of divided power in the preservation of “justice,” the “general welfare,” and “the blessings of liberty.”
To learn more check out www.spi.law.edu
This episode features the audio of SPI’s first event of 2025, “The Role of States in Administrative Law.”
Guests:
Aaron Nielson (Solicitor General, Texas)
Josh Divine (Solicitor General, Missouri)
Ben Aquiñaga (Solicitor General, Louisiana)
moderated by SPI Director Prof. Chad Squitieri
Learn more about SPI:
https://spi.law.edu/
Credit to C-SPAN and C-SPAN 3 for the audio clips used in the introduction of this podcast episode.
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