
David Pozen
Charles Keller Beekman Professor of Law at Columbia Law School and author of The Constitution of the War on Drugs, specializing in constitutional law and institutional design.
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Oct 28, 2024 • 1h 28min
Fifth Circuit Election Madness, a Post-Mortem on Roe, & the War on Drugs
Lisa Lerer and Elizabeth Dias, both New York Times correspondents, delve into their book, exploring the fall of Roe v. Wade and the anti-abortion movement's strategic rise in American politics. They discuss the implications for women's rights and the shifting landscape of reproductive health. David Pozen, a Columbia Law professor, joins in to analyze how the war on drugs intersects with constitutional law, revealing the historical challenges and ongoing fights for individual liberties. It's a gripping look at the evolving American legal and political landscape.

Sep 28, 2025 • 55min
Lawfare Archive: David Pozen on ‘The Constitution of the War on Drugs’
David Pozen, a constitutional law expert at Columbia Law School, dives deep into the complexities of the war on drugs. He discusses how constitutional doctrines have failed to curb drug prohibitions, despite their implications for personal autonomy and equality. Pozen critiques the punitive nature of current drug policies and highlights the racial injustices involved. He also explores the impact of recent political shifts towards decriminalization and the significance of privacy arguments that have struggled in court. A thought-provoking examination of law and society!

May 10, 2024 • 55min
Lawfare Daily: David Pozen on ‘The Constitution of the War on Drugs’
David Pozen, Columbia Law Professor, discusses the Constitution's impact on the War on Drugs. They explore historical and modern court decisions, constitutional doctrines, and the challenges of drug policy reform. Topics include privacy rights, Equal Protection Clause, and potential marijuana reclassification.

May 7, 2024 • 36min
Marijuana Reclassified & SCOTUS Upcoming Decisions
David Pozen, a Columbia Law School professor, discusses potential reclassification of marijuana, while Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson explores upcoming Supreme Court decisions. Topics include federal efforts on marijuana reform, risks of heavy cannabis use, shadow docket's impact, and upcoming SCOTUS rulings on abortion, Second Amendment rights, and Trump's trial.

Apr 28, 2024 • 59min
David Pozen, "The Constitution of the War on Drugs" (Oxford UP, 2024)
David Pozen, a Columbia Law School professor, discusses the disastrous impact of the war on drugs in terms of money, efficacy, and human rights. He explores the historic legal battles in the 1960s, where lawyers argued for liberalized drug policies based on the Constitution. Pozen advocates for a balanced approach combining public health strategies with legal actions to prevent punitive drug laws.