Originalism Center Lecturers: Professors Randy Barnett & Evan D. Bernick

The Originalism Center at the University of San Diego hosted a virtual lecture featuring Professors Randy E. Barnett and Evan D. Bernick on August 21, 2020. The event was free and took place from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

During the lecture, Professors Barnett and Bernick discussed their book, "The Original Meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment: Its Letter and Spirit." They explored the historical context and original intent behind the Fourteenth Amendment, focusing on its clauses related to the privileges and immunities of citizenship, due process of law, and equal protection of the laws.

The event was organized by the Center for the Study of Constitutional Originalism at the University of San Diego. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with leading scholars in the field of constitutional law and gain insights into the originalist interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment.

This lecture was particularly beneficial for legal scholars, students, and practitioners interested in constitutional law and originalist theory. It provided a platform to deepen understanding of the Fourteenth Amendment's original meaning and its implications for contemporary legal debates.