October 27, 2025

On October 24,
Professor Daniel Epps, the Howard and Caroline Cayne Distinguished Professor of Law at WashU Law and co-host of the legal podcast Divided Argument, presented his forthcoming article,
Justifying the Fourth Amendment, at Catholic Law's Faculty Workshop. Set to be published in the
Vanderbilt Law Review in 2026, the article delves into the rationale for enshrining search-and-seizure protections in the Constitution. Catholic Law's
Professor Cara Drinan served as the designated commentator, engaging in a lively discussion alongside other faculty members. The workshop was part of a series organized by
Professor Joel Alicea, Associate Dean for Faculty Research at Catholic Law.