Ouziel on Partisan Prosecutorial Politics
Legal Theory Blog presents new work by Prof. Lauren Ouziel on the changing nature of prosecutorial politics. Read More
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Pennsylvania judge rules Trump had immunity only in civil case | Fact check
Did a PA judge rule that former president Trump has “absolute immunity” from criminal prosecution, as claimed in an August 20th video? Absolutely not, says Prof. Craig Green in this USA Today fact check. Read More
Has The NCAA Not Learned NIL Policy Lessons Of The Past?
The NCAA has mandated that its member colleges and universities must comply with its rules on Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) even when those regulations conflict with state laws where those schools are located. Law Professor Ken Jacobsen questions the validity of this directive in courts of law and of public opinion. Read More
As abortion pills near Supreme Court, advocates are once burned, twice shy
If upheld, a Fifth Circuit ruling that rolls back expanded access to mifepristone will “stress the brick-and-mortar facilities that are already way oversubscribed with out-of-state patients” from states that have banned or severely restricted abortion, says Dean Rachel Rebouche. Read More
Franklin Towne students would be ‘collateral damage’ if Philly school board tries to close the charter, some advocates say
Franklin Towne Charter School is facing revocation of its charter following allegations that it manipulated its admissions lottery to exclude students from certain ZIP codes. Prof. Susan DeJarnatt says she’s glad to see the school board taking the situation seriously. Read More
What To Know About The Latest Court Ruling On The Abortion Pill
A Fifth Circuit ruling that the FDA acted improperly in its regulation of mifepristone is unlikely to have much impact on access to medication abortion, says Dean Rachel Rebouche. Read More
In rare move, judge orders retrial of former Philly SWAT officer to take place in another county
A Philly SWAT officer will be retried on assault and official oppression charges in a different PA county after raising concerns that he could not get a fair trial locally. Prof. Jules Epstein says the change in venue is rare. Read More
Anti-abortion movement faces devastating setbacks in multiple states
Ballot initiatives “may provide one of the few ways to protect or to restore abortion access in red and purple states,” says Dean Rebouche, because they “show the power of people’s direct vote in determining abortion law at the state level.” Read More
Extreme heat could impact the effectiveness of birth control and pregnancy tests
The extreme heat impacting much of the country can damage reproductive medications and contraception, including condoms. Dean Rebouche notes that not only is the climate impact overlooked, but reproductive medicine is not considered essential health care at all. Read More
The end of affirmative action at colleges poses new challenges, and risks, in corporate hiring
Assoc. Dean Donald Harris says the end of affirmative action in higher education is just the beginning of new challenges for employers, including the “real and immediate consequence” of a shrinking pool of diverse talent. Read More
