Jack Thorlin

Assistant Professor

University of Arkansas

3 pubs

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Jack Thorlin's research focuses on American constitutional law, with a particular emphasis on presidential war powers and the separation of church and state. His work investigates historical interpretations of constitutional provisions, such as the original understanding of defensive war powers and the application of the Free Exercise Clause to public displays of religious symbols like the Ten Commandments. Thorlin also examines the interplay between mutual defense treaties and the president's authority to engage in military action. His scholarship contributes to ongoing debates about the scope of executive power and the constitutional boundaries of religion in public life.

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Publications: 3

Positions

Assistant Professor 2024–present

University of Arkansas School of Law ORCID

Selected Publications

The Original Defensive War Power (2026)

SSRN Electronic Journal DOI OpenAlex
Mutual Defense Treaties and Presidential War Powers (2026)

Boston College Law Review DOI OpenAlex