State Retreats From Diploma Privilege Policy
Dean Mario Barnes’ December letter to the Washington Supreme Court, in which he urged the Court to extend diploma privilege to February 2021 bar applicants, is quoted. Source: Above the Law.
In the Media
Banning Trump from Twitter and Facebook isn’t nearly enough
UW Law Professor Ryan Calo and NUSL Professor Woodrow Hartzog write that despite knowing their tools would be used in ways that lead to violence, social media companies did too little, for too long. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)
Our state constitution’s surprising right-to-bear-arms language
UW Law Professor Hugh Spitzer discusses language in Washington's Constitution that establishes a right to bear arms while reinforcing the Legislature’s power to control or ban private militia groups. (Source: The Seattle Times)
Op-ed: Texas can’t block votes cast in other states. Absurdly, it’s trying.
A new lawsuit filed by Texas would interfere with voting processes in states across the country if it wasn't doomed to fail, writes UW Law Professor Lisa Manheim. (Source: The Washington Post)
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)
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)