{"id":7400,"date":"2025-09-01T12:14:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T16:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.richmond.edu\/lawlibrary\/?p=7400"},"modified":"2025-09-10T14:15:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T18:15:14","slug":"celebrating-constitution-week-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/create.richmond.edu\/lawlibrary\/?p=7400","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Constitution Week 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every year on\u00a0September 17th, the nation observes\u00a0Constitution Day and Citizenship Day<\/i>\u2014a time to reflect on the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787 and its lasting impact on our government, our rights, and our responsibilities as citizens. What began as \u201cCitizenship Day\u201d was renamed in 2004, and today the observance encourages us both to honor the Constitution\u2019s enduring influence and to think about what it means to be part of a democratic society. In fact, under 36 U.S.C. \u00a7 106, “civil and educational authorities of States, counties, cities, and towns are urged<\/em> to make plans for the proper observance of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.”<\/p>\n

So, the Law Library is doing just that! To mark the occasion, we are hosting Constitution Week (September 15-19) with a lineup of engaging events. Whether you\u2019re interested in timely constitutional law scholarship, eager to test your trivia knowledge, or simply in the mood for cake, there\u2019s something for everyone. We’ll have trivia all week at the Reference Desk, with correct answers entering you into a prize raffle on Friday during our cake celebration. On Wednesday, Constitution Day proper, Professor Keenan will be giving a great lecture on a constitutional litigation. Read below for all the details!<\/p>\n

Constitution Day Lecture<\/b><\/p>\n

Trump v. CASA and the Universal Class Action<\/span>
\nTuesday, September 17 | 12:00\u20131:00 pm | Moot Courtroom<\/i><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s Constitution Day lecture features\u00a0Professor Riley Keenan, who will examine how constitutional litigation is shifting after the Supreme Court\u2019s decision in\u00a0Trump v. CASA. <\/i><\/p>\n

The Supreme Court\u2019s recent decision in Trump v. CASA<\/em> disapproved so-called \u201cuniversal injunctions\u201d\u2014court orders that prohibit the federal government from implementing a putatively unlawful policy against anyone, not just the individuals who sue to challenge it. As Justice Alito recognized in his concurring opinion, however, the class action mechanism represents a potentially significant workaround to the Court\u2019s decision, as at least in theory a lower court could certify a class consisting of each person subject to a policy, effectively making them all parties to the case. Indeed, that was precisely what one district court did after the Supreme Court\u2019s decision in CASA<\/em>: it certified a class consisting of everyone subject to the Trump Administration\u2019s birthright citizenship order and blocked the government from enforcing the order against any class member.<\/p>\n

How important are these \u201cuniversal class actions\u201d after CASA<\/em>? What are their promises and potential obstacles? Will they provide meaningful relief to those who lack the time, resources, or expertise to join litigation against the government? Or will they falter, leaving the Supreme Court as the only tribunal with any meaningful power to control the federal government\u2019s conduct outside of litigation? Join Professor Riley Keenan for this year\u2019s Constitution Day lecture, which will explore these questions and more!<\/p>\n

Constitution Week Trivia & Cake Celebration<\/b><\/p>\n

Friday, September 19 | 12:00\u20131:00 pm | Law Commons<\/i><\/p>\n

All week long, stop by the reference desk 9am-5pm to try your hand at Constitution-themed trivia. Every participant will be entered into a prize raffle generously sponsored by LexisNexis. On Friday during the lunch hour, we\u2019ll announce the winners and celebrate with a cake in the Law Commons. It\u2019s a perfect chance to show off your knowledge, win great prizes, and enjoy a sweet treat with the law school community.<\/p>\n

Hope to see you there!<\/p>\n

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