Description
These two 90-minute lectures will focus on the constitutional principles that have served to promote immigration to
the United States and the rights of immigrants. Immigration laws and Supreme Court cases that deal with this subject will also
be discussed.
Recent topics about immigration including “controlling the border,” “deporting illegals,” and “birthright citizenship”
(referring to automatic citizenship of anyone born in this country) will be explored. On January 20, 2025, President Trump
issued an Executive Order ending birthright citizenship. Several federal courts have ruled that his order violates the
Constitution, and to date, the Supreme Court has not acted on the Government’s request for review.
About Attorney Joseph D. Steinfield: He is a trial lawyer, and has practiced law in Massachusetts and New Hampshire for
many years, and lives in Keene. He has taught at Boston College Law School, UNH Franklin Pierce Law School, and several
other universities in the US and abroad. He is also involved with CALL at Keene State College, and write articles for a variety
of NH newspapers.
Event Details:
Dates: Wednesdays, January 14, 2026 and January 21, 2026 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Location: Keene School District Professional Development Center, 227 Maple Ave, Door C3
Cost: $25
