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Fact check: Crenshaw tries to whitewash Republican brief
Texas Representative Dan Crenshaw

Fact check: Crenshaw tries to whitewash Republican brief

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Election law experts disagree with Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw's recent claims. Lisa Manheim is quoted. (Source: CNN Politics)

Banning Trump from Twitter and Facebook isn’t nearly enough

Banning Trump from Twitter and Facebook isn’t nearly enough

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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

Our state constitution’s surprising right-to-bear-arms language

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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.
Donald Trump

Op-ed: Texas can’t block votes cast in other states. Absurdly, it’s trying.

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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)

Celebrating Impact: Scholarship

Celebrating Impact: Scholarship

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In this newsletter special edition, learn how UW Law faculty created meaningful impact through research and service in 2020.

Opinion: What divesting from Seattle police is really about
Police officer and protestors

Opinion: What divesting from Seattle police is really about

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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
Pen piercing ballot

How Trump Could Attempt a Coup

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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

WATCH: Election Law in 2020 and Beyond

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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
Closed sign on door

Initiative announces award of 18 COVID-19 economic recovery research grants

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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

Professor Hugh Spitzer cited in pivotal WA Supreme Court decision

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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.