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.

J. Joel Alicea, a professor at Catholic University's Columbus School of Law, dives deep into race-conscious redistricting and the complexities surrounding it. He and hosts Sarah Isgur and David French discuss pivotal Supreme Court cases and the challenges of balancing racial demographics in congressional mapping. Alicea also critiques the evolution of originalism, humorously engages with listener questions, and emphasizes the importance of historical context in legal interpretations, shedding light on the dynamic nature of constitutional law.