As in recent terms, the United States Supreme Court is once again weighing cases that could have profound implications for the country, touching on questions of individual rights, government authority, and the future of American law. For this live recorded episode, we have gathered a handful of our faculty experts to discuss some of the most impactful cases in this session. Weighing in on the cases are Professors Marcia McCormick, Anders Walker, Doug Williams, and alum and adjunct Joe Welling.
23 Mar 2026
A Defining Moment for Vaccine and Science Policy - Professor Sinha
Vaccine policy in the United States is experiencing a period of great change under the direction of Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Schedules for young children are being adjusted, access to certain vaccines is being limited, and reporting requirements are being reduced. These changes will certainly impact attitudes and policy for years to come. This topic is the subject of the upcoming Center for Health Law Studies symposium. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Michael Sinha. Dr. Sinha is a professor in the Center for Health Law Studies and an expert in public health law.
The symposium discussing this topic will be held on Friday, March 27. Zoom and in person. MO CLE credits available. Register here: https://www.slu.edu/law/health/speakers-and-programs/symposia.php
4 Mar 2026
Presidential Powers, Executive Authority, and the Conflict in the Middle East - Professor Seixas-Nunes and Willard
The Trump Administration, alongside Iran, deployed targeted airstrikes against high-profile targets in Iran. This comes after weeks of talks between Washington and Iran on the latter's nuclear program. The public and political response has been mixed, with many concerned with the lack of Congressional authority and the regional flashpoints that are likely to ensue.
The conflict is complex both politically and historically. To unpack all that is at stake and what it means both here and abroad, we are joined by two of our faculty experts, Professor Gregory Willard and Fr. Afonso Seixas-Nunes, SJ. Professor Willard has a storied history in DC, where he served as President Ford's personal aide. Fr. Afonso is a faculty member in the Center for International and Comparative Law. He is an expert on the law of war, with a special focus on autonomous weapon systems.
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