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Faculty News

Prof. Stein, VP Mondale and Fisher Publish Article on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court

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Professor Robert A. Stein ('61) has coauthored an article, with Vice President Walter Mondale ('56) and Caitlinrose Fisher ('15), addressing the challenge of ensuring that our constitutional liberties are not…

Prof. Vaaler Comments on "Brexit" for Minnesota Businesses

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Professor Paul M. Vaaler commented in the Star Tribune on the business implications for Minnesota-area companies should the United Kingdom vote to leave the European Union in the June 23, 2016 national…

Star Tribune Editorial Urges Action Based on IMO Report

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The Minneapolis Star Tribune editorial board urges action based on a recent IMO report. The piece includes, "That’s why a report from the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Metropolitan…

Prof. Cox Pens Op-Ed Suggesting Rich Cordray as Democratic VP Candidate

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Professor Prentiss Cox published an op-ed in the StarTribune suggesting Richard Cordray as the Democratic pick for Vice President. Cordray currently is Director of the Unite States Consumer…

Prof. Meili Presents Research on Constitutionalization of Human Rights at Two Conferences

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Professor Stephen Meili recently presented his research on the constitutionalization of human rights in Ecuador to the annual conferences of the Law and Society Association in New Orleans and the Latin…

Prof. Klass Quoted in Article Covering Increased Controversy Over Use of Eminent Domain for Oil Pipelines

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Professor Alexandra Klass was quoted in an article in Think Progress reporting on the increased opposition to interstate oil pipelines being built to transport new sources of oil and gas from production…

Prof. Soper Comments on Plan Filed in Minnesota Archdiocese Bankruptcy

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Professor Chris Soper commented to both the Star Tribune and MPR News on the Archdiocese…

Prof. Shen Featured in Interview on Innovations in Neurolaw

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Professor Francis Shen was featured in an interview in the April issue of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Newsletter. Prof. Shen discussed his innovative work in neurolaw,…

Prof. Orfield Featured in Several Articles on Housing Inequity and Residential Segregation

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Professor Myron Orfield, along with a cutting-edge report…

Prof. Soper Assesses Archdiocese's Arguments on MPR

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Professor Christopher Soper spoke to Minnesota Public Radio about the ongoing Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis bankruptcy case. The Archdiocese claims that the assets of the separately incorporated…

ACLU Cites Prof. Kitrosser's Work in Support of Chelsea Manning Appeal

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In its amicus brief in support of Chelsea Manning's appeal of her conviction and sentence under the Espionage Act, the ACLU cites Professor Heidi Kitrosser's 2008 article, Classified Information Leaks and…

Prof. Orfield Pens Op-Ed for The Guardian US About Residential Segregation

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In an op-ed in The Guardian US, Professor Myron Orfield writes about the state of American residential segregation in urban and suburban contexts, and how each plays into how school integration and…