American University Washington College of Law professor Jennifer Daskal appointed Deputy General Counsel at the Department of Homeland Security
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW — Professor Jennifer Daskal, faculty director of the American University Washington College of Law Tech, Law and Security Program, has been named Deputy General Counsel at the Department of Homeland Security. Daskal will be taking a two-year leave from AUWCL.
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UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA JAMES E. ROGERS COLLEGE OF LAW — University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law Professor Justin Pidot has been appointed as general counsel to the White House Council on Environmental Quality. The Council on Environmental Quality coordinates federal efforts to improve, preserve, and protect.
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ASU NEWS — “The Difference Engine: An ASU Center for the Future of Equality” pairs interdisciplinary entrepreneurship with the enthusiasm of ASU students and thought leadership of ASU faculty and staff to help communities overcome social, political and economic inequality. It is led by Ehsan Zaffar, a civil rights lawyer and educator.
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ASU NEWS — Joshua C. Macey believes the time has come for states and the federal government to abandon certain outdated utility laws. Macey’s arguments just awarded the 2021 Morrison Prize — an honor administered through the Program on Law and Sustainability at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.
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BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — In December, the team won release for both their clients, whose claims are included in a class action filed against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. Their representation was only possible because of the women’s persistent efforts and the zealous advocacy of local immigrants’ rights activists.
Read More about Boston University Law Immigrants’ Rights & Human Trafficking Clinic secures release for clientsUC Irvine Law Civil Rights Litigation Clinic sues area district attorney office for unlawful collection of DNA
UC IRVINE SCHOOL OF LAW — The Irvine School of Law Civil Rights Litigation Clinic filed suit this week on behalf of local taxpayers. The suit alleges that the District Attorney’s Office is using taxpayer funds to coerce persons charged with misdemeanors into forfeiting their constitutional rights through the unlawful collection of DNA.
Read More about UC Irvine Law Civil Rights Litigation Clinic sues area district attorney office for unlawful collection of DNAUC Irvine Law International Justice Clinic successfully urges Los Angeles County to implement global gender rights treaty
UC IRVINE SCHOOL OF LAW — For two years, students in the UCI Law International Justice Clinic have advocated for Los Angeles County to implement the United Nations Convention to Eliminate All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Last month, the County Board of Supervisors approved a motion supporting CEDAW.
Read More about UC Irvine Law International Justice Clinic successfully urges Los Angeles County to implement global gender rights treatyUS Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer participates in UCLA Law’s Supreme Court Simulation course
UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer participated in UCLA School of Law’s Supreme Court Simulation course. Breyer engaged in an insightful and wide-ranging conversation with roughly two dozen students. He shared how he prepares for oral argument and presented his views on what makes a good advocate.
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NPR — Law professor and human rights activist Rosa Brooks wanted to better understand police violence and the racial disparities in America’s criminal justice system, so she decided to join the police force as a volunteer. Brooks says her family was not supportive of the endeavor.
Read More about Georgetown Law professor Rosa Brooks documents experience training with police in new bookMajor gifts to Georgetown Law support faculty and establish Center for Transformational Health Law
GEORGETOWN LAW — Nearly $24 million from the estate of Agnes N. Williams, will endow a new set of faculty professorships. The other, a $10 million gift from Timothy O’Neill and Linda O’NeilL, will establish the Center for Transformational Health Law at the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown University.
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