The Drake University Constitutional Law Center will host Aziz Z. Huq, a nationally recognized constitutional scholar, for its annual Distinguished Lecture Series on April 2, according to a March 25 announcement. The event will take place at the James Albert Classroom at Drake University Law School and is open to the public.
Huq, who serves as the Frank and Bernice J. Greenberg Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School, will present a lecture titled “Into the Dual State.” The talk will address current constitutional challenges such as democratic erosion and changes in governance within modern society.
Professor Miguel Schor, associate director of the Drake University Constitutional Law Center and Class of 1977 Distinguished Scholar at Drake Law School, said, “Professor Huq is a world-renowned expert on the rule of law, the problem of democratic erosion, and constitutionalism.”
Huq’s research covers both U.S. and comparative constitutional law with recent focus areas including democratic backsliding and regulation surrounding artificial intelligence. His academic work has been published in leading law reviews as well as interdisciplinary journals covering social and political sciences.
In addition to his scholarly publications, Huq frequently contributes commentary on complex constitutional topics to major media outlets such as Politico, The Washington Post, and The New York Times.
