Lesley Haskell, the wife of Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney Larry Haskell, has embraced white supremacy, and undermined her husband's office and reputation, according to legal ethicists and civil libertarians. Professor Bailey is quoted. (Source: The Seattle Times)
The Sunshine Protection Act, which the Senate passed in March, has stalled in the House. UW Law Professor Steve Calandrillo is quoted and his research is cited. (Source: NBC News)
From the Washington State Patrol to ferry workers and even WSU’s football coach, the battle over COVID-19 vaccine waivers is still waging. But what if you heard that for less than $200 you might be able to buy what appears to be a signed COVID-19 vaccine exemption note from a doctor? Patricia Kuszler, professor of law at the UW, is interviewed. Source: KIRO-7
Legal experts say that determining who should be considered a victim — in a case that hinges on Mr. Rittenhouse’s assertion of self-defense — is at the center of what jurors must decide in his trial, expected to begin next week. Mary Fan, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. Source: the New York Times.
The 2021 Gender Justice Study found evidence of many gender inequities in Washington State’s justice system. Professor Dana Raigrodski co-chaired the study for the WA Supreme Court Gender and Justice Commission.
Amid all the voting changes in state laws, giving more power to partisan officials to overturn an election is at the top of the list of concerns. Lisa Manheim, associate professor of law at the UW, is quoted. (Source: NBC News)