The first panel of speakers talked about the cases that will be heard in the 2001 U.S. Supreme Court session. Topics included search and seizure rights, school vouchers, affirmative action, and federalism. Following their remarks, they answered questions from the audience.

Senator Carl Levin talked about the missile defense system in a paradigm of protection from terrorists. Topics included nuclear proliferation, the creation of arms races, deterrence, and the differences between theater missile defense and national missile defense. Following his remarks, he answered questions from the audience.