William Baude

It’s Almost Legal to Swear in Front of Your Kids in Michigan

Asst. Prof. William Baude says 'Obscure laws that sit around unenforced are bad for both liberty and justice'


The Daily Beast

Is Polygamy Next?

In op-ed, Asst. Prof. William Baude examines the potential for a future right to plural marriage


Could Obama Bypass the Supreme Court?

In op-ed, Asst. Prof. William Baude explores ‘contingency plan’ for Obama administration if Supreme Court rules against ACA


US Supreme Court Rules On Contraception Coverage And Unions

Prof. William Baude discusses the Supreme Court’s rulings in the Hobby Lobby and compulsory union dues cases


From a diverse group of judges, a unanimous opinion on same-sex marriage

Asst. Prof. William Baude says there must be a ‘momentum effect’ to the string of identical rulings of federal judges striking down gay marriage bans


William Baude

Title: Harry Kalven, Jr. Professor of Law, Faculty Director, Constitutional Law Institute

Expertise: Philosophy

Departmental website: https://www.law.uchicago.edu/faculty/baude