One of America’s great miscarriages of justice, the Supreme Court’s infamous 1927 Buck v. Bell decision made government sterilization of “undesirable” citizens the law of the land. This decision led to the sterilization of 70,000 Americans. This book is a …
A recent op-ed piece in the Los Angeles Times by University of California at Irvine law dean Erwin Chemerinsky states that Justice Scalia’s aggressive and confrontational style are a bad influence. Dean Chemerinsky finds students starting to replicate Scalia’s style …
Students and Lawyers: Have a Better Attitude than Scalia Read more »
Ruth Bader Ginger ice cream? What about Sonya SotomayOreo Mint Cookie? Ben and Jerry’s ice cream has paid homage to 20 people or groups in the past according to a recent Buzzfeed article but only 2 were female. To rectify …
The Warren E. Burger Prize is a writing competition designed to encourage outstanding scholarship that “promotes the ideals of excellence, civility, ethics and professionalism within the legal profession,” the core mission of the American Inns of Court. The American Inns …
Ever make a “cringeworthy blunder” or “hugely embarrassing” mistake in class or on a brief? Well, while you should certainly strive not to, it may make you feel better to know that Justice Anton Scalia of the US Supreme Court …
Made a Mistake? Don’t Worry Justice Scalia Makes Them Too. Read more »
