Sanford Levinson | |
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.jpg) Levinson in 2017 | |
| Born | June 17, 1941 |
| Alma mater | Duke University (BA) Harvard University (PhD) Stanford University (JD) |
| Known for | Our Undemocratic Constitution |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Constitutional law |
| Institutions | University of Texas |
Sanford Victor Levinson (born June 17, 1941) is an American legal scholar known for his writings on constitutional law. A professor at the University of Texas Law School, Levinson is notable for his criticism of the United States Constitution as well as excessive presidential power[1] and has been widely quoted on such topics as the Second Amendment, gay marriage, nominations to the Supreme Court, and other legal issues. He has called for a Second Constitutional Convention of the United States.
- ^ Sanford Levinson (February 5, 2009). ""Wartime Presidents and the Constitution: From Lincoln to Obama" – speech by Sanford Levinson at Wayne Morse Center". Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics. Retrieved 2009-10-10. [dead link]