Stephen Sachs

Harvard Law Professor Stephen Sachs, an expert in civil procedure and constitutional law, joins to dissect the Fuld v. Palestine Liberation Organization case. He explains the implications of personal jurisdiction and international law in federal courts regarding antiterrorism lawsuits. The discussion includes the complexities of asserting jurisdiction over international entities and the evolving rules around due process. Sachs also touches on the legal status of the Palestinian Authority and the challenges U.S. courts face when it involves foreign entities.

In this engaging discussion, Jonathan Gienapp, a Stanford professor and author of "Against Constitutional Originalism," joins Stephen Sachs, a Harvard Law expert on constitutional law, to challenge the concept of originalism in legal interpretation. They explore the historical development of originalism and its influence on landmark Supreme Court cases, including the Second Amendment debates. The conversation also touches on the role of popular sovereignty at the nation's founding, prompting listeners to reconsider how the Constitution is understood today.

Jonathan Gienapp, an associate professor at Stanford and author of "Against Constitutional Originalism," teams up with Harvard's Stephen Sachs, a noted constitutional scholar, for a spirited debate. They unpack the historical roots and assumptions behind constitutional originalism, contrasting it with the notion of a living Constitution. The conversation dives into critical cases like Fletcher v. Peck and the implications of originalism on contemporary issues, particularly regarding the Second Amendment and the evolving understanding of rights in governance.