University of Iowa law students describe their experiences with anti-Asian hate and discrimination
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COLLEGE OF LAW — A 3L recently reached out to me, reflecting on the influx of anti-Asian hate in our country during the COVID-19 pandemic. It concerned her a great deal, but she said she felt safe here in Iowa. She asked if I would consider sharing her story and the stories of other Asian Americans.
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MINNESOTA LAW — Minnesota Law 1Ls Mica Standing Soldier, Emanual Williams, and Tony Sanchez were already planning to join classmates and others expected at protests during the murder and manslaughter trials of fired Minneapolis police officers in the killing of George Floyd.
Read More about University of Minnesota Law students provide racial justice legal aid and civic education through Legal Rights CenterNew York Law School launches institutes on policing, education law, and criminal justice
NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL — New York Law School Dean and President Anthony W. Crowell today announced the establishment of three major programs to prepare law students to lead on issues of policing, public education, and criminal justice as the nation rebuilds from the events of 2020.
Read More about New York Law School launches institutes on policing, education law, and criminal justiceNortheastern Law professor Margaret Y.K. Woo participates in panel discussion on anti-Asian hate bias and discrimination
NEWS@NORTHEASTERN — In an event Monday held in response to a spate of anti-Asian racism and violence in the U.S., Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, called upon university officials to create a “comprehensive action plan” by the end of May to address ways in which Northeastern can better support its students and community.
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NEWS@NORTHEASTERN — Kiera Perryman took part in last summer’s Black Lives Matter racial justice protests in Boston, walking the nearly four miles from the Nubian Square commercial district near Northeastern to City Hall. It was her first time seeing people gathered together since the pandemic lockdowns started earlier in the year.
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UNIVERSITY OF OREGON SCHOOL OF LAW — Erik Girvan’s research investigates how stereotypes, attitudes, and other biases might impact decisions in the legal system. He empirically tests practical ways to reduce or eliminate implicit biases by working with a diverse variety of legal and other professionals.
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USC GOULD SCHOOL OF LAW — Months after hundreds chanted “Black Lives Matter” while marching at USC’s University Park Campus last year, student activists, faculty and staff continue to fight for equality and build on last summer’s momentum to make USC a safer and more welcoming place for Black students.
Read More about USC Gould Law professor Jody Armour discusses racial justice movement on campusPodcast: University of Virginia Law professor Rachel Harmon discusses law enforcement reform
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — It’s time to rethink how we regulate the police, Professor Rachel Harmon says on the latest episode of “Common Law,” a podcast sponsored by the University of Virginia School of Law. Police reforms should be more expansive and a focus on constitutional rights.
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THE NATIONAL JURIST — While the work was challenging — especially during a pandemic —Albany Law School students, faculty and alumni worked together this past fall to bring hope to several asylum seekers in the largest refugee tent city on the US-Mexico Border.
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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW — This spring, the Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Law (Center) has launched three new, exciting initiatives related to access to justice, election monitoring, and public finance. These efforts will strengthen AUWCL’s collaborative ties with partners from around the world.
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