RIP Professor John S. Baker, Jr.

I am very sad to relay that Professor John S. Baker, Jr. has passed away. John was an iconic constitutional law professor. John also taught a separation of powers seminar with Justice Scalia for two decades. I regret never taking this class when I had the chance. John will be deeply missed.

The James Wilson Institute posted this remembrance:

Professor Emeritus of Law John S. Baker, Jr., Louisiana State University

September 12, 2025

Dear Friend,

The James Wilson Institute joins all of those mourning the recent loss of our dear friend and affiliated scholar, Professor John S. Baker. Following years of slow decline in health due to complications from a life-saving surgery, Professor Baker passed on September 6th.

While Professor Baker's passing represents an immense loss to the conserva