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Penn submits amicus brief to Supreme Court in support of DACA
Penn submits amicus brief to Supreme Court in support of DACA
The brief, which is signed by the University and 18 other schools, was filed in support of the respondents in the 2017 case brought by Regents of the University of California against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
How race informed the 6th Amendment right to counsel
How race informed the 6th Amendment right to counsel
A new article by Shaun Ossei-Owusu reveals the critical role of race in the development of a staple of the American criminal justice system: the constitutional guarantee of an attorney for defendants too poor to afford one.
In Hong Kong, a new round in the long-standing clash over law, autonomy, and democracy
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?
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.
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.
Three from Penn elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Three from Penn elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Vice Provost for Faculty Anita Allen of the Law School and the School of Arts and Sciences, Daniel Rader of the Perelman School of Medicine, and Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein of Perry World House join a group recognized for their world-class leadership and expertise.
Without Mueller details, questions remain on Russia
Without Mueller details, questions remain on Russia
Professors from Penn Law and the School of Arts and Sciences react to what we know—and what’s still unanswered.
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Newsweek
Trump border czar admits not all undocumented migrants will be removed
Fernando Chang-Muy of Penn Carey Law says that the executive branch acting without significant legislative oversight to enforce mass deportation could challenge the balance of powers.
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Al Jazeera
United Nations confirms U.S. will leave World Health Organization in 2026
Jean Galbraith of Penn Carey Law says that Donald Trump might not be able to pull U.S. membership from the World Health Organization without congressional approval.
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The New York Times
Idaho lawmakers want Supreme Court to overturn same-sex marriage decision
Tobias Barrington Wolff of Penn Carey Law says that the Supreme Court isn’t likely to respond to a letter of request from the Idaho legislature about same-sex marriage.
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Newsweek
Mass deportations are ‘small investment’—Mike Johnson
Fernando Chang-Muy of Penn Carey Law says that mass deportation of immigrants would require funding appropriation from Congress to pay for additional staff, more prison space, and everything else that goes into running prisons.
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Bloomberg
Supreme Court will hear TikTok’s challenge to looming U.S. ban
Justin (Gus) Hurwitz of Penn Carey Law says that the heart of the TikTok ban case is balancing the First Amendment against both national security concerns and the court’s deference to Congress and the executive branch.
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The New York Times
‘A sword and a shield’: How the Supreme Court supercharged Trump’s power
Kate Shaw of Penn Carey Law appears on the “Ezra Klein Show” to discuss how the Supreme Court has fundamentally reshaped the federal government and strengthened presidential power.
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