Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Latham & Watkins Forum: The Case for Abolishing the Electoral College

12:45–2:00 p.m.

40 Washington Square South New York ,10012 (view map)

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The Case for Abolishing the Electoral College

The framers of the Constitution battled over it. Lawmakers have tried to amend or abolish it more than 700 times. Twice in the last five elections, the Electoral College has overridden the popular vote. Millions of voters, and even members of Congress, misunderstand how it works. In his forthcoming book, Let the People Pick the President: The Case for Abolishing the Electoral College, Jesse Wegman ’05 presents his arguments for doing away with an institution he calls “antiquated” and “antidemocratic.” At this Forum, Wegman will discuss the issue with two other NYU Law experts in democracy and constitutional design and reform.

Panelists

Wilfred Codrington III, Bernard and Anne Spitzer Fellow, Brennan Center for Justice, NYU School of Law

Andrea Scoseria Katz, Golieb Fellow, NYU School of Law

Jesse Wegman ’05, Journalist and member of the New York Times editorial board

Greenberg Lounge is accessible via lift. Any requests for, or questions or concerns about, accessibility accommodations for this event should be sent to Maegan Ciolino: ciolinom@mercury.law.nyu.edu.

CLE Credit Available: No

Event Contact(s): Maegan F Ciolino , ciolinom@gmail.com