Constitution Day: The Declaration of Independence at 250 and American Constitutionalism

Sep 17, 2026   12:00 - 1:15 pm  
Max L. Rowe Auditorium, College of Law, 504 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820
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University of Illinois College of Law; Program in Constitutional Theory, History and Law; Program in Legal History
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Jason Mazzone
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mazzonej@illinois.edu
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Constitution Day 2026
The Declaration of Independence at 250 and American Constitutionalism

Legal principles embodied in the Declaration of Independence animated the Revolutionary War and shaped the American system of constitutional government that followed. Faculty experts will revisit that history and discuss some implications for law and politics today. The College of Law is honored to host the annual Constitution Day event on behalf of the University of Illinois, in commemoration of the formation and signing on September 17, 1787, of the Constitution. 

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Featured Speakers
Vikram David Amar
Daniel J. Dykstra Distinguished Professor of Law (UC-Davis School of Law)

Jason Mazzone
Albert E. Jenner, Jr. Professor of Law

Richard J. Ross
David C. Baum Professor of Law and Professor of History

This event is free and open to the public. A limited number of boxed lunches will be available for attendees.

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