Videos

Professor Wermiel participated by telephone, talking about the role that religion plays in the Supreme Court confirmation process.

Mr. Belz and Mr. Wermiel talked about Justice O’Connor’s resignation and the Supreme Court nominations process. Among the topics they addressed were past selection criteria, nomination heari…

Professors Destro and Wermiel debated the constitutionality of the phrase, “One nation under God,” in the Pledge of Allegiance. Professor Niles served as moderator. After their prepared rema…

The panel “They Want Your Secrets: Personal Information Privacy in the Post-9/11 World” was moderated by Stephen Wermiel, professor, American University, Washington College of Law. The pane…

Federal prosecutors and journalists discussed the issue of reporters' privilege and the ability of journalists to protect confidential sources. Matt Cooper of Time Magazine detailed the case…

The panelists debated a recent lawsuit that challenged the California requirements for teachers' leading students in the Pledge of Allegiance. A lower court ruled that the phrase “under God”…

Participants spoke to students about media coverage of the war on terrorism and reporting on sensitive national security material. Among the issues they addressed were Defense Department gui…

Panelists discussed federalism cases that will come before the Supreme Court in the current term. First, Professor Chermerinsky discussed the effects that past federalism cases have had, inc…

Stephen Wermiel, professor at American University Washington College of Law, talked about U.S. Supreme Court history by examining Marbury v. Madison and McCullouch v. Maryland. He also respo…