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Episode: https://henryharrison.com/clark-neily-of-the-cato-institute/

Connect with Clark Neily

X: https://x.com/ConLawWarrior

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clark-neily-0b27022/

Cato Institute Profile: https://www.cato.org/people/clark-neily

Episode Highlights:

Clark Neily's Background:

1. Vice President of Legal Studies at the Cato Institute since 2017.

2. Former litigator at the Institute for Justice (IJ) and a constitutional law professor.

3. Advocate for criminal justice reform, police accountability, and individual liberties.

Transition to the Cato Institute:

1. Neily shifted from public interest litigation at IJ to focus on criminal justice reform at Cato.

2. Highlighted issues with civil forfeiture and systemic injustices in the U.S. criminal justice system.

Major Contributions:

1. Played a key role in criminal justice reform and election process improvements.

2. Worked on significant policy recommendations to ensure a smooth presidential transition of power.

Key Topics Discussed

1. The Heller Case: Landmark Supreme Court case affirming the Second Amendment as protecting an individual's right to own firearms.

2. Clark shares behind-the-scenes insights into building the case and its impact on constitutional law.

Challenges in Public Interest Litigation:

1. Explains strategies for litigating against the government in a system with inherent biases toward state entities.

2. Advocated for leveling the playing field in constitutional litigation.

Teaching and Mentorship:

1. As a law professor, Clark emphasizes training students in public interest litigation to challenge government overreach effectively.

2. Encourages young lawyers to navigate an unlevel playing field and uphold constitutional principles.

Personal Inspiration:

1. Clark's father, a NASA scientist who contributed to the Apollo program, inspired his dedication to impactful work.

2. Discusses the importance of making meaningful contributions to society.

Resources Mentioned

Cato Institute: Libertarian think tank focused on public policy and constitutional rights. https://www.cato.org/

Institute for Justice: Public interest law firm protecting individual freedoms.

https://ij.org/

The Heller Case: Landmark Second Amendment Supreme Court decision. https://www.oyez.org/cases/2007/07-290