Steven Schwinn
Introduction
Steven Schwinn's writings have appeared in a variety of law reviews and other specialized periodicals, popular press publications, and online publications. He regularly writes for the American Bar Association's Preview of United States Supreme Court Cases and is a frequent commenter on issues related to constitutional law and human rights.
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Additional Work by Professor Schwinn
presentations
2026
- “Separation of Powers in the Second Trump Administration” – UIC Political Science Department’s Constitutional Conversations
- “Constitution at the Crossroads” – Glenview Public Library and League of Women Voters Glenview
- “Escobedo at the Supreme Court” – ABA Division for Public Education and Supreme Court Historical Society
- “Foundations to Front Pages: What the Constitution Says—and How It’s Being Interpreted Today” – Wheaton League of Women Voters
- Manhattan Institute Debate – American Bar Association
2025
- Inaugural “A Call to Think” series to discuss “Engaged Citizenship” – University of Illinois Springfield
- “Separation of Powers – why we should all be terrified” – UIC LAS Alumni Association
- “Recent Developments in the Law” Part 1 on the Current Constitutional Moment
- “The Guardrails of Democracy: The Role of Separation of Powers Today” – College of DuPage
2024
- “The Supreme Court and the 2024 presidential Election” – The Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago
pubs
2026
- Previews to United States Supreme Court Cases – SCOTUSblog:
- “T.M. v. University of Maryland Medical System Corp”
- “Federal Communications Commission v. AT&T and Verizon Communications Inc. v. Federal Communications Commission”
- “Monsanto Company v. Durnell” on Federal Preemption
- “Cisco Systems, Inc. v. Doe I” on International Criminal Procedure
- “Watson v. Republican National Committee” on Election Law
- “Trump v. Barbara (birthright citizenship)” regarding the Fourteenth Amendment
- “Noem v. Al Otro Lado” on Immigration Law
awards
- 2025-26 University of Illinois President’s Executive Leadership Program Fellow
Appointments
- Panelist – DePaul University College of Law Journal for Social Justice Symposium (2026)
- CALI Constitutional Law Fellow (2026)
- Faculty Hooder – Spring Commencement Ceremony (2025)
Media Commentary & Mentions
2026
- Interview with Fox 32 on their segment regarding “Trump, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire. What now?” and the 25th Amendment. Watch the interview.
- Quoted in “Democrats know Trump probably won’t be removed via the 25th Amendment. Here’s why they’re pushing it anyway,” by the Chicago Tribune. Read the article
- Quoted in an article titled, “Conversion therapy is legal. Therapists are torn on whether this will help LGBTQ+ Texans,” by Houston Public Media. Read the article
- Appears on ChicagoLIVE, breaking down the Supreme Court’s tariff dispute and how the high court’s decision could reshape the way businesses challenge federal trade policies. Watch the interview.
- Appears on FOX 32 to discuss President Trump’s threat to use the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis amid heightened immigration enforcement. Watch the interview.
- Appears on Chicago tonight regarding the three-month lapse after a hearing was held over President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Watch the interview.
- Quoted in an article featured on Reuters.com, “Supreme Court to weigh Trump’s firing of FTC member in test of presidential power.” Read the article.
- Quoted in Rollcall.com regarding, “Supreme Court’s Texas map ruling could spark redistricting race.” Read the article.
2025
- Quoted in a Reuters article covering the Voting Rights Act case at the Supreme Court. Read the article.
- Quoted in a RollCall article covering the Voting Rights Act case at the Supreme Court. Read the article.
- Quoted in a WGN Radio interview covering the Voting Rights Act case at the Supreme Court. Listen to the interview.
- Spoke with Fox News regarding, “Paris on Politics: Debate over President Trump’s intervention plans.” Watch the full video.
- Spoke with the Chicago Sun-Times regarding Illinois companies keeping an eye on a Vernon Hills toymaker’s Supreme Court case. Read the article.
- Discussed how the Supreme Court’s forthcoming decision on birthright citizenship could affect people without legal status in Illinois with WBEZ Chicago. Read the article.
- Interviewed with WTTW discussing a judge finding probable cause to hold the Trump Administration in criminal contempt for violating the El Salvador Deportation Order. Watch the interview.
2024
- Sat down with ABC7 Chicago to talk about the details of the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision and the possible repercussions. Watch the interview.
- Sat down with WBEZ’s Reset to discuss the current state of access to abortions in Illinois, legal challenges to reproductive rights, and what’s ahead. Watch the interview.
- Featured guest speaker on the SCOTUS 2024 episode of the Lawyer 2 Lawyer podcast. Listen to the episode.
- Invited to speak about the ongoing migrant bus battle with WGN’s Legal Face Off Podcast. Listen to the episode.