Experts debate whether new citizenship test will be harder to pass
The Biden administration has proposed changes to the test immigrants take to become citizens. Prof. Peter Spiro is skeptical that they will make much of a difference. Read More
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Stumbling in the Dark: Regional Circuit Law at the Federal Circuit
Recent Federal Circuit venue disputes spotlight the need for a better approach to questions of nonpatent law in patent cases. Prof. Paul Gugliuzza explains and offers some ideas in his latest work. Read More
Birthright citizenship: Could Ron DeSantis end it? And if so, how?
GOP Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis promises to end birthright citizenship if elected. Prof. Peter Spiro joins other citizenship experts in explaining why that would exceed his powers as president. Read More
Affirmative Action Decision Could Create ‘Chilling Effect’ For Companies
While the Supreme Court’s decision banning affirmative action is limited to college admissions, Assoc. Dean Donald Harris warns that it may not stop there: “The writing’s on the wall … it’s a recipe for allowing people to then start bringing other cases before the court.” Read More
Affirmative action ruling: 4 things students should know
Prof. Zamir Ben-Dan foresees a complicated landscape for students of color as colleges wrestle with how, if at all, to assess discussions of race in admissions essays. Read More
What the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling means for future students
Prof. Zamir Ben-Dan and Assoc. Dean Donald Harris expect increased complication – and litigation – in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to ban affirmative action in college admissions. Read More
What Supreme Court overturning affirmative action may mean for students of color
Assoc. Dean Donald Harris tells Axios that ending affirmative action on college campuses will lead to isolation and stigmatization for students of color, as numbers dwindle and safe spaces disappear. Read More
Idaho Student Murders: 5 Reasons Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Bryan Kohberger
Prof. Jules Epstein joins Law&Crime’s Sidebar podcast to discuss the capital case against Bryan Kohberger, accused of killing four college students in Idaho in November 2022. Watch
Is Trump “too big” for Trademark
Can “Trump Too Small” be trademarked, or does the phrase run afoul of the trademark act? Prof. Laura Little delves into SCOTUS’s apparent interest in trademark law as it intersects with freedom of expression in her latest post on ForHum. Read More
We Need to Talk About Overturning the Dobbs Decision
Dean Rebouche and co-authors David S. Cohen and Greer Donley call for abortion-rights supporters to begin the work of overturning Dobbs. “If ever there was a time for hope and for a strategy directly targeting Dobbs, this is it.” Read More
