Join the U.S. Capitol Historical Society for an enlightening webinar featuring renowned legal scholars, Professors Randy E. Barnett of Georgetown Law and Evan Bernick of NIU Law. As part of our Constitutional Amendments series, this webinar explores their acclaimed book, 'The Original Meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment: Its Letter and Spirit' (Harvard University Press, 2021).

Discover the transformative impact of the Fourteenth Amendment, ratified in 1868, on American constitutional law. Our experts discuss its crucial clauses privileges and immunities of citizenship, due process of law, and equal protection under the law and how they have shaped civil rights in the U.S. Barnett and Bernick critically analyze the Supreme Court's interpretation of these clauses, revealing insights into the original intentions of the amendment.

The webinar offers a deep dive into the historical context of the Fourteenth Amendment, exploring its roots in antislavery movements, the formation of the Republican Party, and its broader implications beyond abolition. Learn about the era's legislative efforts and the extensive powers granted to Congress and the federal judiciary in safeguarding individual rights against state infringements.

About Our Speakers:
Randy E. Barnett, a distinguished constitutional law scholar and Faculty Director of the Georgetown Center for the Constitution, has a background in highprofile Supreme Court cases and academic contributions. Evan Bernick, a constitutional law professor at NIU Law, brings his experience as a clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals and as a prolific legal writer.

This webinar is a mustwatch for anyone interested in constitutional law, civil rights history, and the enduring impact of the Fourteenth Amendment.