Are recent decisions evidence that the Supreme Court has abandoned principles like standing and precedent? Prof. Laura Little shares a historical perspective and how she asks students to think about such questions in this episode of KYW’s In Depth podcast. Listen

Prof. Gilat Bachar was a co-lead researcher on a project that mapped civilian harm cases before Israeli courts over the past six decades. She says their conclusions raise serious concerns about equality before the law. Read More

What did investigators find in the home of the Gilgo Beach serial murder suspect? Prof. Jules Epstein joins Law&Crime’s Sidebar podcast to sort through the pieces of the puzzle. Watch

The power of a US passport is eroding, due in part to restrictive entry policies and in part to the country’s reputation for gun violence. Prof. Peter Spiro explains the impact on the US’s global standing and soft power. Read More

13 GOP Attorneys General have told the CEOs of 100 large companies that the ban on affirmative action in higher education could also apply to employers. Prof. Zamir Ben-Dan cautions against dismissing the claim as a bluff. Read More

The FDA has approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, easing access to contraceptives in what Dean Rebouche calls a “crucial moment in the US.” Read More

In addition to harming students of color, Assoc. Dean Donald Harris expects the loss of affirmative action to bring a cascade of social harms as businesses, law firms, and others lose access to diverse talents and perspectives. Read More

Could the ban on affirmative action also affect legacy admissions? While not overtly race-based, Assoc. Dean Donald Harris notes that they do disproportionately impact race. Read More

In a ruling Prof. Laura Little calls “a remarkable sign of the new world of communication,” a Canadian court has found that a thumbs-up emoji can “snap the trap of creating a contract.” Read More

A former ballerina facing murder charges in Florida is claiming self-defense and leaning on that state’s stand-your-ground law. Prof. Jules Epstein unpacks the story so far on Law & Crime’s Sidebar podcast. Watch