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Independent State Legislature Theory Explained with Akhil Reed Amar, Part 2
Independent State Legislature Theory Explained with Akhil Reed Amar, Part 2
Sharon continues her conversation with constitutional law professor Akhil Reed Amar. They shift gears a little from the U.S. Constitution to a discussion about the controversy around Independent State Legislature Theory. You may have heard it talked about in connection with the upcoming supreme court case, Moore vs. Harper, but the nuances can be tricky to understand. Amar explains the obscurities of the theory and why state legislatures should not be considered independent from the state constitutions that gave them birth.
- Host: Sharon McMahon
- Executive Producer: Heather Jackson
- Audio Producer: Jenny Snyder
- Host: Sharon McMahon
- Executive Producer: Heather Jackson
- Audio Producer: Jenny Snyder
Guests
Guests

Akhil Reed Amar
Akhil Reed Amar is the Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University and the only living faculty member to earn the university’s “triple crown” for scholarship, teaching, and service. One of the most widely cited constitutional scholars in America, his work has influenced more than fifty Supreme Court cases and includes bestselling books such as The Words That Made Us and its sequel, Born Equal.