I may be biased.

First question - yes.

I have questions, though, about whether more could be done with case than what you say it basically stands for in your syllabus. If that were it, then I might agree with you, not worth most of a day.

But I think much more could be done 1/ https://twitter.com/jdmortenson/status/1354950558214483969
I haven't had privilege of teaching Con Law, so I'll start with global question as to learning objectives for Con Law.

I realize that not everyone would teach this way, but if I were to, I would be mindful that most law graduates will not do constitutional litigation. 2/
I'd pay attention to doctrinal aspects they need b/c bar exam as well as Con Law as it relates to power, and way law has operated to justify, maintain, and perpetuate inequality.

Korematsu doesn't exist in vacuum. Backdrop includes plenary power doctrine, ... 3/
...Chinese Exclusion Case tied notions of national security/integrity, leading to Ozawa and Thind, and Alien Land Law cases, and legalized exclusion from a host of institutions.

As for being worth a day - this plus connecting it to Trump v. Hawaii - my opinion - yes. /end
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