Game-changing approach to a better U.S. criminal justice system Game-changing approach to a better U.S. criminal justice system Through its emphasis on data-driven, systemic solutions to errors afflicting the criminal justice system, the Law School’s Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice has become a national leader in reform efforts.
In Hong Kong, a new round in the long-standing clash over law, autonomy, and democracy Q&A In Hong Kong, a new round in the long-standing clash over law, autonomy, and democracy Political scientist Jacques deLisle explains what spurred the latest conflict, and whether the desire to end it could prompt mainland China to intervene with force.
Is Huawei a national security threat? Vilnius, Lithuania, headquarters for Huawei. Q&A Is Huawei a national security threat? Christopher Yoo, professor of law, communication, and computer and information science, describes why the Chinese technology company has become a hot topic of conversation in national security circles.
The role of UN ambassador, explained Q&A The role of UN ambassador, explained Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, distinguished global leader-in-residence at Perry World House, describes the workings of the U.S. ambassador to the U.N.—and whether it matters that it’s no longer of cabinet status.
Penn Law’s Louis Rulli on the SCOTUS decision on census citizenship question Penn Law’s Louis Rulli on the SCOTUS decision on census citizenship question Penn Law’s Louis S. Rulli responds to the Supreme Court ruling on Department of Commerce v. New York, which addressed adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census.
Documentary shows discriminatory impact of state legal assistance provision Documentary shows discriminatory impact of state legal assistance provision The Penn Program on Documentaries and the Law has produced a new documentary that exposes the discriminatory impact of a provision of the Pennsylvania Victims Assistance Compensation Program law that denies assistance to victims who contribute, or are suspected of contributing, to their own death or injury.
Law faculty react to SCOTUS ruling on jury selection in death penalty case Law faculty react to SCOTUS ruling on jury selection in death penalty case In Flowers v. Mississippi, the Supreme Court voted 7-2 to overturn the conviction and death sentence in the sixth murder trial of Curtis Flowers, finding that the prosecutor had engaged in misconduct by discriminating against black people in jury selection.
For incarcerated women, From Cell to Home offers a second chance For incarcerated women, From Cell to Home offers a second chance The program, run by the Ortner Center’s Kathleen M. Brown with support from Penn student volunteers and the Quattrone Center, works to secure the release of reformed prisoners serving life sentences.
Quantifying the health risks of being a family caregiver Quantifying the health risks of being a family caregiver Health care and economics researchers find that more research is needed in the area of ‘next friend risk,’ or the full dimension of health risks faced by family and friends who become caregivers to the homebound.
U.S.-China tariffs: Is there an end in sight? U.S.-China tariffs: Is there an end in sight? Wharton’s Marshall W. Meyer and Penn Law’s Jacques deLisle discuss the escalating trade war between the U.S. and China.