Opinion: What divesting from Seattle police is really about
Prof. Angélica Cházaro: The mayor and police officials wants to “reimagine” public safety, but to change policing we need to imagine safety for the first time. (Source: Crosscut)
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How Trump Could Attempt a Coup
The Biden campaign is planning for the worst. Here are three possible scenarios. Professor Lisa Manheim is quoted. (Source: The Atlantic)
WATCH: Election Law in 2020 and Beyond
UW Law hosted a panel of faculty and election law experts who discussed the biggest issues, potential reforms and possible outcomes to follow the 2020 presidential election.
Initiative announces award of 18 COVID-19 economic recovery research grants
UW Law Professor Jennifer Fan, along with Foster School of Business Professor Elizabeth Umphress, will research COVID-19 recovery strategies for minority-owned businesses.
Professor Hugh Spitzer cited in pivotal WA Supreme Court decision
The case, Lakehaven Water & Sewer Dist. et al. v. City of Federal Way, focuses on a municipality’s ability to tax businesses providing water or sewer services within its city limits.
Faculty In the Media
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What will the court system look like for the next four years? (Prof. Porter interviewed)
Nov 17, 2020 | Source: KUOW
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US election: Trump loses legal battles in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Michigan (Prof. Manheim quoted)
Nov 14, 2020 | Source: NZ Herald
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Could Trump Really Hold On? Why Experts Aren’t Worried (Prof. Manheim quoted)
Nov 12, 2020 | Source: Politico
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Law scholars puzzled about accusations of a stolen presidential election (Prof. Manheim quoted)
Nov 11, 2020 | Source: KIRO Radio
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UW Law Expert Evidence Lacking for Voter Fraud Claims (Prof. Manheim quoted)
Nov 11, 2020 | Source: Public News Service
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Indian Affairs Vet To Lead Biden-Harris DOI Transition Team (Prof. Manheim quoted)
Nov 10, 2020 | Source: Law360
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Northwest Republicans react to Biden win, Trump's cheating claims (Prof. Manheim quoted)
Nov 10, 2020 | Source: The Spokesman-Review
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Law expert dispels confusion and doubt over election process (Prof. Manheim interviewed)
Nov 06, 2020 | Source: Q13
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Trump campaign faces uphill battle in legal fight over votes (Prof. Manheim quoted)
Nov 06, 2020 | Source: Financial Times
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Donald Trump vows to take US election results to Supreme Court (Prof. Manheim interviewed)
Nov 05, 2020 | Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Can the President win the election by using the courts? (Prof. Manheim interviewed)
Nov 05, 2020 | Source: KIRO Radio
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The race for president (Prof. Manheim interviewed)
Nov 05, 2020 | Source: KIRO 7
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President Trump threating legal action in key states (Prof. Manheim interviewed)
Nov 05, 2020 | Source: KOMO Radio
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No apparent winner for the US presidential elections (Prof. Manheim interviewed)
Nov 04, 2020 | Source: CNBC
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The right to vote isn’t a legal question — it’s a power question (Prof. Manheim quoted)
Nov 02, 2020 | Source: Slate
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How Trump Could Attempt a Coup (Prof. Manheim quoted)
Nov 02, 2020 | Source: The Atlantic