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⚖️ Step into the role of an appellate advocate before a simulated Supreme Court of the United States!
This year’s Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition invites you to argue the fictional case of United States v. Carter: a major constitutional dispute exploring the limits of presidential immunity and the balance of powers between the executive and judicial branches⚖️
The case concerns the criminal prosecution of a former President for actions allegedly taken while in office during a contested national election. After leaving office, the former President was indicted for conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction of an official proceeding🏛️
The defendant argues that these actions were official presidential acts and are therefore protected by presidential immunity. The United States government, however, contends that the conduct was private or political in nature and falls outside the scope of constitutional protection📚
Participants will analyze key constitutional questions surrounding executive power, judicial review, and the distinction between official presidential acts and private conduct. This case offers the opportunity to engage with constitutional provisions, federal statutes, and Supreme Court precedent on presidential immunity and separation of powers!!!
We also have the pleasure to announce that this moot court will be judged by two Tilburg Law School Professors: Professor Philip Paiement and Professor Rodrigo Kaufmann👨🏫
Event information: 🗓️ 7th of May 🕔 17:00 📍 Cube Z 213 ✍️Sign up here before the 29th of April at 23:59: linktr.ee/elsatilburg
A unique chance to sharpen your advocacy skills, strengthen your legal reasoning, and argue at the highest level: don’t miss it! 🙌
