The Rehnquist Court, 1986-2005: Moves Toward Small Federal Government

Dates: July 14 - August 18, 2025
Meets: M from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
 Location: Osher Online
Cost:  $75.00

There are still openings remaining at this time.

Date Day Time
07/14/2025Monday9 AM to 10:30 AM
07/21/2025Monday9 AM to 10:30 AM
07/28/2025Monday9 AM to 10:30 AM
08/04/2025Monday9 AM to 10:30 AM
08/11/2025Monday9 AM to 10:30 AM
08/18/2025Monday9 AM to 10:30 AM

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Please note: This course program requires membership in a 2025-2026 OLLI at MSU Membership

Description

This program will not be recorded.

Chief Justice William Rehnquist led the U.S. Supreme Court for nearly 19 years (1986-2005), overseeing cases on privacy, civil rights, the environment, the First Amendment, and states' rights. Under his leadership, the Court actively struck down federal statutes and precedents, often with conservative outcomes. However, as its composition shifted, some conservative rulings diminished.

This course examines the legacy of the Rehnquist Court and his 15 years as an associate justice under Chief Justice Warren Burger. We will explore landmark cases, including Woodson v. North Carolina (1976), Craig v. Boren (1978), Miller v. Johnson (1995), Bush v. Gore (2000), Atkins v. Virginia (2001), and Lawrence v. Texas (2002).

About the Osher Online Program

Osher Online programs are provided to OLLI at MSU from the Osher National Resource Center at Northwestern University. Experience shared online presentations with OLLI members from coast to coast! As part of the Osher Online program, OLLI at MSU members will enjoy national speakers and interact with fellow OLLI members nationwide.

Scholarship

Apply for a needs-based scholarship to take this offering.

Meet the Instructor

Fee:  $75.00

Osher Online

This is a real-time (live) online class that meets at the specified day(s)/time(s) listed.

Lauren Andersen

Lauren Andersen is the director of the Utah Judicial Institute. She practiced appellate law in California and presented arguments to the California Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court. During this time, she closely studied the Roberts Court. She has lectured about the Supreme Court and the death penalty. The New York Times and the ABA Journal have quoted her opinions. She was previously the director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Utah.
Date Day Time Location
07/14/2025Monday9 AM to 10:30 AM Osher Online
07/21/2025Monday9 AM to 10:30 AM Osher Online
07/28/2025Monday9 AM to 10:30 AM Osher Online
08/04/2025Monday9 AM to 10:30 AM Osher Online
08/11/2025Monday9 AM to 10:30 AM Osher Online
08/18/2025Monday9 AM to 10:30 AM Osher Online