civil rights

Multiracial Democracy and Civil Rights Enforcement

Multiracial Democracy and Civil Rights Enforcement

Olatunde Johnson discusses how administrative governance and civil rights enforcement can reinforce or dismantle inequality.

The Right to Eat in Prison

The Right to Eat in Prison

Scholars discuss how food quality and access shape the lived experience of incarceration.

When Law Stops at the Prison Gate

When Law Stops at the Prison Gate

Scholar argues that regulatory standards governing free society should protect incarcerated people.

Interpreting Civil Rights Statutes

Interpreting Civil Rights Statutes

Katie Eyer discusses how courts’ statutory interpretation shapes civil rights enforcement.

The Supreme Court’s 2024-2025 Regulatory Term

The Supreme Court’s 2024-2025 Regulatory Term

Scholars and practitioners examine the Court’s most important regulatory decisions of this past term.

The War on DEI

The War on DEI

Scholars discuss the legal and practical implications of the Trump Administration’s Anti-DEI policies.

We, the Children of the United States

We, the Children of the United States

Scholars assess regulations affecting youth rights and offer guidance to promote youth civic participation.

Will Students for Fair Admissions End Affirmative Action?

Will Students for Fair Admissions End Affirmative Action?

Scholars predict that colleges may continue affirmative action practices despite contrary Supreme Court decision.

Aborting the Right to Abortion

Aborting the Right to Abortion

A leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion turns the national debate over Roe v. Wade on its head.

Does Subregulatory Guidance Protect Students’ Civil Rights?

Does Subregulatory Guidance Protect Students’ Civil Rights?

In this week’s Saturday Seminar, we collect scholarship on the effectiveness of the Department of Education’s policy guidance.

Religious Freedom on Death Row

Religious Freedom on Death Row

A recent U.S. Supreme Court case highlights death row inmates’ contested religious rights at executions.

Ending the Virtual School-to-Prison Pipeline

Ending the Virtual School-to-Prison Pipeline

Civil rights attorney examines legal issues presented by virtual school disciplinary policies.