Your browser is unsupported

We recommend using the latest version of IE11, Edge, Chrome, Firefox or Safari.

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.

In The Media

Schwinn Publishes Four ABA Articles

Professor Schwinn regularly writes previews of court arguments for the ABA Preview of United States Supreme Court Cases.
Schwinn Discusses the Voting Rights Act

Professor Steven Schwinn had a few media spots covering the Voting Rights Act case at the Supreme Court with Reuters, Rollcall and WGN Radio.
Schwinn Speaks with FOX News

Professor Steven Schwinn shared his expert analysis regarding, "Legal battle over Trump sending National Guard to Chicago heats up in court" with Fox News.
Schwinn Speaks with the Chicago Sun-Times

Professor Steven Schwinn recently spoke with the Chicago Sun-Times regarding Illinois companies keeping an eye on a Vernon Hills toymaker's Supreme Court case.
Schwinn Speaks with FOX News

Professor Steven Schwinn spoke with Fox News regarding, "Paris on Politics: Debate over President Trump's intervention plans."
Schwinn Hosts Special Constitution Day Discussion

Professor Steven Schwinn hosted an insightful discussion for students on "The New Emerging Constitutional Order" and the role aspiring attorneys have to help make a difference.
Schwinn Speaks to WBEZ

Associate Dean Steven Schwinn discussed how the Supreme Court’s forthcoming decision on birthright citizenship could affect people without legal status in Illinois with WBEZ Chicago.
Schwinn Interviewed by WTTW

A television interview featuring Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development Steven Schwinn was aired and published on WTTW.
Schwinn Quoted Twice in Reuters

Steven Schwinn was quoted in "'Unitary executive' theory may reach Supreme Court as Trump wields sweeping power, by Reuters.
Schwinn Sits Down with NBC Chicago

Associate Dean and Professor of Law Steven Schwinn did an interview with NBC Chicago on the election's impact on the four criminal cases against Trump.
Schwinn Lectures to Ethical Humanist Society

Professor Steven Schwinn delivered a lecture to the Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago lecture on the Supreme Court and the 2024 Election
Schwinn Appears on ABC7 News

Professor Steven D. Schwinn sat down with ABC7 Chicago to talk about the details of the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision and the possible repercussions.
Schwinn Featured in WBEZ’s “Reset” Podcast

Professor Steven Schwinn sat down with Reset to discuss the current state of access to abortions in Illinois, legal challenges to reproductive rights, and what’s ahead.
Schwinn Authors Article on Presidential Immunity

UIC Law Professor Steven Schwinn wrote an article for the Law professors Blog Network about the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.
Schwinn Writes About Biden Administration

Article discusses whether or not Biden Administration officials violated free speech by encouraging social media to moderate false and misleading content.
Schwinn featured in Lawyer 2 Lawyer Podcast

Professor Schwinn was the featured guest speaker on the SCOTUS 2024 episode.
Schwinn Interviews with the Associated Press

Steven Schwinn discusses Texas bus company's lawsuit against Chicago.
Schwinn Speaks on WGN Legal Face Off Podcast

Steven Schwinn was invited to speak about the ongoing migrant bus battle with WGN's Legal Face Off Podcast.
Steven Schwinn Speaks with FOX 32

Professor Steven Schwinn lent his commentary to Fox 32 regarding the ongoing suburban migrant bus battle.
Schwinn Quoted in Barron's on SCOTUS Election Fray

Professor Steven Schwinn lends his commentary to Barron's on potential SCOTUS election decision he deems as "uncharted territory".
Newly Appointed Associate Deans to UIC Law

As Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, Steven Schwinn looks forward to supporting our talented and creative faculty in their important, exciting, and wide-ranging scholarly efforts.
Schwinn Cited by CNBC on Supreme Court

A CNBC story about the oral arguments presented this week to the Supreme Court in challenges to President Biden's college loan forgiveness plan includes analysis from Steven Schwinn, professor of law.
Schwinn Discusses the Supreme Court With The Hill

Steve Schwinn, UIC professor of law, is among several law experts interviewed in a story from The Hill that analyzes who is the leader of the Supreme Court’s conservative wing.
Schwinn Lends His Commentary to Christian Science

A The Christian Science Monitor article looking at notable cases in the United States Supreme Court’s new term features commentary from Steven Schwinn, UIC professor of law.
Professor Schwinn Speaks with The Hill

The Hill interviewed Steve Schwinn in an article about the current dynamics surrounding the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent and upcoming selection of cases to hear.

Awards, Appointements & Presentations

Presentations:

Inaugural “A Call to Think” series to discuss “Engaged Citizenship” presented at the University of Illinois Springfield (2025)
“Separation of Powers – why we should all be terrified” presented to the UIC LAS Alumni Association (2025)
“Recent Developments in the Law” Part 1 on the Current Constitutional Moment (2025)
“The Guardrails of Democracy: The Role of Separation of Powers Today” presented at the College of DuPage (2025)

Awards:

2025-26 University of Illinois President’s Executive Leadership Program Fellow

Appointments:

Faculty Hooder – Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony

View More Scholarship Access Repository