Same Sex, Same Rights
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision not to hear appeals of same-sex marriage cases has resulted in a wave of states recognizing these unions.
Civil Rights
Should “every man’s evidence” include Mom and Dad’s?
The need to present all relevant evidence at trial must be weighed against the importance of preserving parent-child relationships.
Religious or Not? – How the Notice Requirement Impacts Employment Decisions
A Muslim teenager who was denied a job because her hijab violated Abercrombie & Fitch’s “Look Policy” is fighting back.
Professor Gene Nichol’s Presentation on Poverty, Full Recording
Presentation on poverty by Professor Gene Nichol, Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of the Center on Poverty at the University of North Carolina School of Law.
When does police use of force become “excessive?”
Recent high-profile shootings of unarmed black men by white police officers have raised concerns about police brutality.
A Repeat of the Past: The Michael Brown Shooting and Its Civil Rights Implications
The tragic events taking place in Ferguson, Missouri have unfolded numerous times over the years and across the country.