Faculty News

Professor Alan Rozenshtein was interviewed on the Today Explained podcast about the indictment of former president Donald Trump. Professor Rozenshtein commented, "I think this is the most…

Professor Myron Orfield was named to represent the the state Office of Higher Education on a new task force dedicated to reforming the Metropolitan Council. As reported by the Star Tribune, "…

Professor Richard Painter co-authored an op-ed for Bloomberg Law on the 2024 election, and the levels of political disdain being projected by certain candidates. The article goes on to state,…

Minnesota Law's Civil Rights Appellate Clinic secured a win in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit today in a case denying qualified immunity to prison officers and their supervisors for violations…

Assistant Dean of Experiential Education Mitchell Zamoff and co-author Leslie Bellwood '22 have been awarded "Best Scholarly Paper" by the the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Alternative…

Professor Jill Hasday was quoted by Virginia Lawyers Weekly about the effects on the recent Supreme Court ruling on 303 Creative LLC et al. v Elenis et al. Professor Hasday…

Professor Daniel Schwarcz was quoted by ABC News on how the current insurance crisis in Florida is impacting Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign. Professor Schwarcz remarked, "My real…

Professor Fionnuala Ní Aoláin was quoted by The Intercept on the release of a current prisoner at the U.S. prison at Guantánamo Bay. Having faced harsh and "brutal conditions" upon his return to…

Prof. Jill Hasday was quoted by Minnesota Lawyer on the potential impact of the Supreme Court's decision in 303 Creative LLC et al. v Elenis et al. Prof. Hasday explained,…

Professor Matthew Bodie discussed the strikes by the actors' and writers' unions and their ramifications for the future of Hollywood on "The Newsmakers" program on TRT World.  

Professor Emeritus Bert Kritzer was quoted by Prime News Print on how the Iowa Supreme Court reversed its decision that the state constitution included a right to abortion. Professor Kritzer…

U.S. News extensively covered Professor Fionnuala Ní Aoláin's trip to Syrian detention camps as U.N. rapporteur on the protection of rights while countering terrorism. Professor Ní Aoláin explained, “The…