The Courts and the Future of Democracy

CPF Director Bob Shrum joins legal experts Franita Tolson, Jeffrey Toobin, and Alexander “Sasha” Volokh for a discussion on the role and state of the judiciary today. They discuss the role of the courts in safeguarding checks and balances, the James Comey indictment, and how Donald Trump and his administration affect the Supreme Court. This event was in partnership with the USC Gould School of Law.

Featuring:

• Franita Tolson: Dean and Carl Mason Franklin Chair in Law at the USC Gould School of Law
• Jeffrey Toobin: Contributing Opinion Writer, The New York Times; Bestselling Author of "True Crimes and Misdemeanors," "The Oath," "The Nine," "Too Close to Call," "The Run of His Life" (made into the FX series The People v. O.J. Simpson), and "A Vast Conspiracy"
• Alexander “Sasha” Volokh: Associate Professor of Law, Emory University; Former Law Clerk for Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Samuel Alito
• Bob Shrum: Director, USC Center for the Political Future; Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics, USC Dornsife