What is the role of federal judges, as defined by the US Constitution? How do they influence society? How should federal judges participate in public discourse? These questions and more will be addressed at this IGP Across the Aisle event addressing the purpose and function of the judiciary in American democracy.
Speakers:
- Hon. Roy K. Altman, Judge, US District Court, Southern District of Florida; IGP Carnegie Distinguished Fellow
- Hon. Steve Higginson, Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- Jamal Greene, Dwight Professor of Law, Columbia Law School (moderator)
IGP’s Across the Aisle series features discussions between prominent domestic and global leaders with opposing viewpoints, with the goal of modeling for students the possibility for and value of respectful civil discourse, which is presently all too rare in our society.
About the Institute of Global Politics (IGP) at Columbia SIPA
The Institute of Global Politics (IGP) convenes leading scholars and practitioners to advance policy solutions to today’s pressing global challenges. IGP brings together experts—from the public and private sectors and across the political spectrum—to foster civil discourse and create evidence-based policy strategies for local to global impact.