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Faculty News

Prof. Orfield's Commentary on Minnesota's Proposed Desegregation Rule Anticipates ALJ Ruling

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In an 83 page opinion Adminstrative Law Judge Ann O'Reilly threw out a desegregation rule proposed by the Minnesota Department of Education. The opinion closely follows comments submitted by Professor…

Prof. Painter Interviewed About Garland Nomination

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Professor Richard Painter was interviewed and quoted by several news organizations last week about the nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Prof. Hickman's IRS Reform Proposal Endorsed by Forbes Columnist

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Professor Kristin Hickman's recent policy suggestion--that many social welfare and regulatory programs and functions presently being performed by the Internal Revenue Service should be spun off from that…

Prof. Chan Answers WCCO's "Good Question": How are Undocumented Immigrants Counted?

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Professor Linus Chan was interviewed by WCCO News for its "Good Question" segment about how the United States measures undocumented immigrants entering the country. Prof. Chan discussed how difficult…

Ellen Anderson to Speak at Sabo Symposium: "Climate Change After Paris: How do We Get There?"

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Energy Transition Lab Executive Director & Adjunct Associate Professor Ellen Anderson will speak at Sabo Symposium, Augsburg College, Minneapolis at a forum entitled, "Climate Change After Paris: How do We Get…

Prof. Kirtley Discusses Privacy and Press Freedom in Hulk Hogan Suit Against Gawker

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Professor Jane Kirtley was quoted by CNN in its story previewing the Hulk Hogan privacy lawsuit against Gawker Media. The news site posted a tape of the wrestler having sex, arguing that the…

Prof. Hasday Answers WCCO’s “Good Question”: How Much Vacation Do We Get?

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Professor Jill Hasday appeared in the “Good Question” segment on WCCO News, answering the question, How Much Vacation Do We Get?  Hasday discussed the number of paid vacation days the average American worker…

Prof. Kirtley Discusses Freedom of Speech and Incitement with Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Professor Jane Kirtley was interviewed by Oregon Public Broadcasting for a story about criminal charges against Pete Santilli, an internet radio talk show host who was present during the occupation of…

Prof. Warren Speaks Out for Affirmative Action

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Carl Warren, a clinical education and civil rights professor, participated on a panel co-sponsored by the Minnesota Bar Association and the Association of Black Lawyers on Feb. 24 that discussed the affirmative…

Prof. Shen Quoted in The Atlantic on the Rise of Neurolaw

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Professor Francis Shen was quoted in The Atlantic on the topic of the growing number of legal cases involving brain science.

Prof. McGeveran Interviewed By MPR's Kerri Miller About FBI-Apple Dispute

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Professor William McGeveran was a guest on MPR News with Kerri Miller discussing the dispute between Apple and the federal government over bypassing encryption in iPhones. McGeveran explained some of…

Prof. Warren to Participate on Panel about Diversity in Education and Practice

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Professor Carl Warren will participate on a panel discussion about the Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin case, launching a broader conversation about the value of diversity in education and…