UH Law Center Faculty to Analyze 2026 Supreme Court Term

From the limits of presidential power to the shifting landscape of voting rights, the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent term has fundamentally altered the nation's legal trajectory. On Wednesday, August 12, the University of Houston Law Center will host a virtual seminar to dissect these consequential rulings and their impact on American society.

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The three-hour program, running from 2 to 5 p.m. Central, gathers faculty experts to translate complex judicial opinions into practical implications for businesses and individuals. Dean Leonard M. Baynes, who will open the session, emphasized that the faculty's objective is to move beyond the text of the decisions to examine how these mandates reshape communities and policy frameworks.

The curriculum covers a broad spectrum of constitutional and administrative law. Elizabeth Trujillo will address the legality of recent tariffs, while Seth J. Chandler tackles challenges to birthright citizenship and immigration restrictions. The agenda also includes David Froomkin on voting rights and campaign finance, Emily Berman on presidential and agency authority, and James D. Nelson on legal challenges surrounding identity conversion therapy bans. The event concludes with a roundtable discussion, offering attendees three hours of Texas CLE credit.