Justice Sandra Day O’Connor: 40th anniversary of a historic first Sandra Day O’Connor is sworn in to the Supreme Court by Chief Justice Warren Burger as her husband John O’Connor looks on. (Image: Courtesy of U.S. National Archives) Justice Sandra Day O’Connor: 40th anniversary of a historic first July 7 marked 40 years since O’Connor was nominated to the Supreme Court. Scholar Marci A. Hamilton shares her thoughts on O’Connor’s legacy
Amani Carter develops a new study on unmasking coded bias Amani Carter develops a new study on unmasking coded bias The Class of 2022 law student works to identify biases and ‘stereotype threat’ in AI and help provide context for the conversation around mitigating those biases.
Project reveals ongoing unreported violations of rights with medical deportations Project reveals ongoing unreported violations of rights with medical deportations Researchers in the Legislative Clinic at Penn Law and Free Migration Project have released a new report on the use of medical deportations in the U.S.
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and mass incarceration Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and mass incarceration Penn Law student Raymond Magsaysay has an article forthcoming in the Michigan Journal of Race & Law about the absence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the conversation about criminal justice reform.
The SCOTUS decision that keeps the Affordable Care Act intact Image: LaDawna Howard The SCOTUS decision that keeps the Affordable Care Act intact Penn Law professor Allison Hoffman, an expert on health care law and policy, explains the ruling on California v. Texas, the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act.
Book launch reestablishes economic legacy of Sadie T.M. Alexander Book launch reestablishes economic legacy of Sadie T.M. Alexander A new book spotlights the speeches and writings of Sadie T.M. Alexander, the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in economics from Penn and in the U.S.
The multilayered challenges of broadband expansion The multilayered challenges of broadband expansion Penn professors identify the challenges ahead for expanding broadband access to people who need it, in areas both rural and urban.
Journalism, law, and freedom of the press Journalism, law, and freedom of the press Law student Peter Jacobs draws on his background as a professional journalist for his forthcoming Comment on freedom of the press in the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Constitutional Law.
‘Global Health Justice and Governance’ There are multiple issues leading to fragmenting and global health inequality, according to Jennifer Prah Ruger. Global health is an issue of justice, not charity, she says. ‘Global Health Justice and Governance’ In a special issue of the journal Global Health Governance, seven experts reflect upon Jennifer Prah Ruger’s call for a new model of global public health that prioritizes equity and cooperation between nations and agencies.
The potential role of vaccine certificates in the next phase of the pandemic The potential role of vaccine certificates in the next phase of the pandemic Public health law expert Eric Feldman and medical ethicist Emily Largent discuss the legal and ethical implications of companies and organizations requiring proof of vaccination to reengage with different sectors of the economy.