Sanford V Levinson in the Media

Newsweek December 30, 2024

How Will Donald Trump Change America in 2025?

Professor Sanford Levinson suggests that Donald Trump's rhetoric has spurred "normalization" of extremist ideas that will alter American political norms.

Newsweek December 3, 2024

Should U.S. Strip Presidents of Pardon Power?

Professor Sanford Levinson provides valuable historical insight into whether presidents should have the power to pardon, and offered the idea of  a new constitutional convention where issues related to the political structures could be debated.

The Daily Texan November 5, 2024

Democracy is on the ballot

Professor Sanford Levinson authored an opinion piece that explores the potential threats to democracy that could accompany a second Trump term.

Lawfare October 22, 2024

Chatter: Constitutional Fragility with Sandy Levinson

Professor Sanford Levinson is interviewed on Lawfare's Chatter podcast about the Constitution's fragility and how revisions may allow it to better manage gridlock, AI, and the potential of a contested election.

The New Yorker September 24, 2024

Is It Time to Torch the Constitution?

Professor Sanford Levinson's 2006 book, “Our Undemocratic Constitution," is referenced in an opinion piece exploring the idea of a new constitutional convention.

Creators Syndicate July 3, 2024

Time to save republic from Supreme Court

Professor Sanford Levinson was quoted regarding the Supreme Court's influence over the interpretation of the Constitution.

Associated Press June 29, 2024

The VP race’s Florida question: Would Rubio or Donalds have to move if Trump picks either of them?

Professor Sanford Levinson provides background on the statute requiring presidential and vice presidential candidates on a ticket to represent different states.

NBC News June 5, 2024

Bid to thwart pardon of Texan who killed BLM protester is likely to fail, experts say

Professor Sanford Levinson provides his expert opinion in an article discussing Travis County District Attorney José Garza's attempt to challenge the governor’s authority to grant pardons.

The New York Times June 4, 2024

D.A. Seeks to Overturn Texas Governor’s Pardon of Man Who Killed Protester

Professor Sanford Levinson comments on the Travis County district attorney's efforts to overturn Governor Abbott's pardon of a man convicted of fatally shooting a Black Lives Matter protester in Austin.

The Texas Tribune February 27, 2024

In leaked audio, Supreme Court Justice John Devine railed against “brainwashed” GOP colleagues

Professor Sanford Levinson questions the phenomenon of judges voicing their political grievances and expresses concern that the judiciary has become increasingly shaped by voters and is contributing to polarization.

The New York Times February 26, 2024

The Crisis in Teaching Constitutional Law

Professor Sanford Levinson comments on the Supreme Court's unconventional majority opinion in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen in an op-ed piece about the difficulty of teaching law students that constitutional law is impartial within the current political climate.

KSMU February 15, 2024

A discussion in Springfield on February 22 will focus on whether or not America needs a new Constitution

Professor Sanford Levinson previews his participation in an upcoming event for Missouri State University's Democracy Conversation series, for which he will be arguing that the U.S. Constitution needs reform.