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St. John’s University commemorates the signing of the US Constitution, which occurred on September 17, 1787. This annual commemoration continues to be an important part of the history of the United States. It recognizes the creation of our union 238 years ago, and it gives us the opportunity to reflect on the ongoing efforts to make our union “more perfect.”
2026 Event Information
On July 4, 2026, our nation celebrated its Semiquincentennial, or Quarter Millennium, marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, PA, in 1776. St. John’s University commemorates the signing of the Constitution of the United States, which occurred on September 17, 1787. This annual commemoration continues to be an important part of the history of the United States. It recognizes the creation of our union 239 years ago, and it gives us the opportunity to reflect on the ongoing efforts to make our union "more perfect."
Discussion: "Not a Piece of Cake: The Struggle Between Religious Rights and Civil Rights at the Supreme Court."
Presenters from The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies: Roberto Cosentino, Esq., Assistant Professor; Robert Romano, Esq., Associate Professor; and Regina Stuart, Esq., Assistant Professor.
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 2–3 p.m.
Place: St. Augustine Hall, Multipurpose Room 2-145, Second Floor
Contact: James A. Croft, Esq., Associate Professor, Legal Studies, [email protected]
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“The Citizenship Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment: From Dred Scott through Executive Order 14160.”
Discussion: “The Citizenship Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment: From Dred Scott through Executive Order 14160.”
Presenters: Roberto Cosentino, Esq., Assistant Professor, Division of Legal Studies; James A.Croft, Esq., Associate Professor, Legal Studies; Robert Romano, Esq., Associate Professor, Legal Studies; and Sharon Yamen, Esq., Assistant Professor, Legal Studies
Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Time: 10:00 – 11:15 a.m.
Place: St. Augustine Hall, Multipurpose Room 2-145, Second Floor
Contact: James A. Croft, Esq., Associate Professor, Legal Studies, at [email protected]
Webex Discussion: “Eroding Fourth Amendment Protections at Sports Stadiums”
Presenters: Roberto Cosentino, Esq., Assistant Professor, Division of Legal Studies; James A.Croft, Esq., Associate Professor, Legal Studies; Robert Romano, Esq., Associate Professor, Legal Studies; Regina Stuart, Esq., Assistant Professor, Legal Studies; and Sharon Yamen, Esq., Assistant Professor, Legal Studies
Date: Tuesday, September 17
Time: 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Place: held virtually via Webex
Contact: James A. Croft, Esq., Associate Professor, Legal Studies, at [email protected]
Discussion: “First Amendment Constraints on Holding Journalists Accountable for Publishing False Information”
Presenters: Robert Cosentino, Esq., Assistant Professor, Legal Studies; James A. Croft, Esq., Associate Professor, Legal Studies; William Murphy, Esq., Associate Professor, Legal Studies; Mary Noe, Esq., Professor, Legal Studies; Sejal Singh, Esq., Associate Professor, Legal Studies; Regina Stuart, Esq., Assistant Professor, Legal Studies; and Sharon Yamen, Esq., Assistant Professor, Legal Studies.
Date: Monday, September 18
Time: 1:50–3:15 p.m.
Place: St. Augustine Hall, Multipurpose Room 2-145, Second Floor
Contact: Prof. James A. Croft, Esq., at [email protected]
10 Facts for Constitution Day: (PDF)
Event: Recent Supreme Court Decisions: Shifting the Constitutional Balance
Presenters: Profs. Mary Noe, Esq., Sejal Singh, Esq., William L. Murphy, Esq., Regina K. Stuart, Esq., Sharon Yamen, Esq. and James Croft, Esq.
Date: Monday, September 19, 2022
Time: 1:50-3:15 p.m.
Place: St. Augustine Hall, Multi-Purpose Room 2-145, 2nd Floor
Contact: Professor James A. Croft at [email protected]
Staten Island Campus will conference virtually