Cato University 2026: Summer Term I
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Cato University 2026: Criminal Justice Symposium
Each Cato University program explores classical liberal philosophy as a foundation for considering current policy issues. This specialized program for outstanding law students provides a unique opportunity to engage directly with Cato’s leading legal scholars on pressing issues in criminal justice
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Crypto Use Is Taxing: How Congress Can Fix the Broken Framework
Join Cato Institute scholars Nicholas Anthony and Adam Michel as they discuss practical reforms to simplify the tax code, reduce compliance burdens, and expand Americans’ ability to choose how they transact.
Last Branch Standing:
Many Americans think they understand today’s Supreme Court: six conservative justices appointed by Republicans, three liberals appointed by Democrats, and predictably partisan outcomes, especially in the “big” cases.
Trump v. Barbara: Birthright Citizenship at the Supreme Court
Does the Fourteenth Amendment guarantee birthright citizenship to persons born in the United States to parents without permanent immigration status? Please join us for an insightful discussion with a group of scholars who will break down Trump v. Barbara, consider the recent Supreme Court oral argument, and explore the approaches the Court might take as it reaches a decision.