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The Institute of Public Policy and World Affairs at Rockford University is presenting an eye-opening program that unravels “America’s Hidden Constitutional Dilemma.” Hidden, because most people know nothing about the movement under Article V of the Constitution by the States for a new Constitutional Convention ("Con Con"). All 27 of the present Amendments have been initiated by Congress. A State-called Con Con under Article V has never occurred since the Constitution was ratified in 1788, and by some counting (which is unclear), the necessary number of states have applied for a new Con Con to be scheduled.With no guidance under Article V for a State-called Con Con, there are issues as to what rules would be used, whether each state gets one vote or voting is proportional, how the delegates would be selected, what amendments could be considered, etc. Proposals include: a new Con Con in general, limiting the jurisdiction of each branch of government, eliminating direct election of Senators, allowing the President to serve more than two terms, allowing disproportionate numbers of people in congressional districts, federal spending, more gun control, less gun control, etc.
In today's polarized and divisive America, is there a real possibility of a runaway Constitutional Convention--and its unpredictable results, including a new U.S. Constitution? Could our system of checks and balances and separation of powers be altered? These are among many unanswered questions.
The program includes eminent scholars, professors, and practicing attorneys from diverse political and philosophical backgrounds.
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IMPORTANT TOWN HALL MEETING – NONPARTISAN AND FREE TO PUBLIC
Institute of Public Policy and World Affairs at Rockford University
Marquette University School of Law
Northern Illinois University School of Law
Rockford (IL) Public Library
Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce
American Constitution Society (ACS)
AMERICA’S HIDDEN CONSTITUTIONAL DILEMMA
Sen. Russ Feingold (Wi-Ret),
President, American Constitution Society and
Affiliate, Stanford Law School Constitutional Law Center
Speaking on his book,
THE CONSTITUTION IN JEOPARDY:
An Unprecedented Effort to Rewrite Our Fundamental Law
An imminent call by the States for a new Constitutional Convention under Article V and its dramatic impact on personal and civil rights, businesses, state and local governments, agriculture, education, health care, manufacturing, and financial and national security
Panelists
Prof. Ron Lee, Chair, Poli Sci, Sociology, Criminal Justice Studies, Rockford U;
Prof. Evan Bernick, NIU Law, clerked for J Diane Sykes, 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, former Executive Director of Georgetown Center for the Constitution;
Dean Joseph D. Kearney, Marquette Law, clerked for U.S .Supreme Court J Antonin Scalia.
Prof. Carolyn Shapiro, Chicago-Kent IIT Law School, former IL. Solicitor General, clerked for
J Richard Posner, 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S Supreme Court J Stephen Breyer
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 7PM (CT)
Regent’s Hall, Burpee Building
Rockford University, 5050 E State Street, Rockford, IL 61108
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
5050 E State St, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61108
