
Ilan Wurman
Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota Law School. Specializes in constitutional law, administrative law, and jurisprudence.
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Apr 24, 2025 • 1h
The Future of Birthright Citizenship
Kurt Lash, a constitutional law expert advocating for originalism, joins Ilan Wurman, who specializes in administrative law, Gabriel Chin, an authority on immigration policy, and Amanda Frost, a citizenship law scholar. They delve into the constitutional challenges posed by the Trump administration's executive order targeting birthright citizenship. The discussion navigates historical roots, the intentions behind the 14th Amendment, and the implications for equality and legal precedents. They also explore the legal complexities surrounding citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants.

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Jan 31, 2023 • 55min
Affirmative Action and the 14th Amendment
As the U.S. Supreme Court considers a key case on affirmative action, the National Constitution Center and the University of Pennsylvania’s Journal of Constitutional Law convene experts to discuss this important subject as part of the Journal’s annual law symposium. Join Jin Hee Lee of the Legal Defense Fund and Ilan Wurman of Arizona State University for a conversation addressing how the history and original meaning of the 14th Amendment informs the debate about whether the Constitution is colorblind. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates. This program is presented in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Constitutional Law as part of their symposium on "The History, Development, and Future of the 14th Amendment."Stay Connected and Learn MoreContinue the conversation on Facebook and Twitter using @ConstitutionCtr.Sign up to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate, at bit.ly/constitutionweekly.Please subscribe to Live at the National Constitution Center and our companion podcast We the People on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.

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Feb 14, 2025 • 1h 3min
The 14th Amendment and the History of Reconstruction
In a rich discussion, Sherrilyn Ifill, a civil rights leader and educator, joins Pamela Brandwein, a legal scholar on Reconstruction, and Ilan Wurman, an expert on the 14th Amendment. They explore the historical context that birthed the 14th Amendment and its implications for modern civil rights. The guests debate the original versus modern interpretations of the amendment, the tensions in Reconstruction politics, and the ongoing struggle for equality. Their insights connect past injustices to contemporary challenges, highlighting the 14th Amendment's enduring impact.