Joel Alicea
Professor of Law and Director of the Center for the Constitution and the Catholic Intellectual Tradition at the Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America. Specializes in constitutional law and legal theory.
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May 29, 2025 • 38min
S4 E40 Interpretations of the Second Amendment: A Conversation with Joel Alicea
In this insightful discussion, Joel Alicea, a law professor with a focus on constitutional law, explores the Supreme Court's pivotal 2022 ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. He delves into the shift from interest balancing to historical analysis in evaluating Second Amendment rights. Alicea examines the critical distinctions between natural and positive rights, emphasizing civic engagement to protect individual freedoms. He also considers how the Bruin framework could apply to other constitutional rights, illuminating the evolving landscape of gun rights in America.
May 29, 2025 • 38min
S4 E40 Interpretations of the Second Amendment: A Conversation with Joel Alicea
Join Joel Alicea, a law professor and director at the Columbus School of Law, as he unpacks the Supreme Court's pivotal 2022 decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. He explains the shift from scrutiny-based evaluations to originalist interpretations of the Second Amendment. Alicea delves into how courts define 'tradition' in legal reasoning, the challenges of contemporary gun rights in America, and the implications of historical context on broader constitutional rights. It's a thought-provoking dialogue on the intersection of law and society.
