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In the News: Rachel Moran on the New Minneapolis Police Oversight Proposal
Law NewsUniversity of St. Thomas Law Professor and expert on police accountability Rachel Moran recently spoke with MPR News about a plan that would replace the city of Minneapolis' long-criticized police civilian review process with a Community Commission on Police Oversight. From the story: "There's really very little that is independent of the police department, and…
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In the News: St. Thomas Hosts Veterans Day Event on Restorative Justice and Healing
In the NewsThe University of St. Thomas School of Law is hosting an event this Veterans Day, in partnership with the Veterans Defense Project, to bring attention to the importance of restorative justice and healing for veterans returning home from serving our country. "Honoring Veterans with Restorative Justice" is just one way the School of Law's Initiative… -
In the News: Hank Shea on Restorative Justice for Military Veterans
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor and Initiative on Restorative Justice and Healing Fellow, Hank Shea, recently published an op-ed in the Star Tribune about the importance of supporting veterans in healing from service-related traumas through restorative justice. On Veterans Day (Nov. 11, 2022), the School of Law will host a special event… -
St. Thomas One of Few U.S. Law Schools Ranked as Politically Moderate
Law NewsSt. Thomas Law is ranked among the country's politically moderate law schools according to a new report by preLaw magazine. Just under 12% of law schools fell into this category. “We’re pleased for another validation of the balance we seek to achieve,” interim Dean Joel Nichols said. “In pursuit of our mission, we work to… -
In the News: Anthony Rauschendorfer on Social Workers Joining the Minneapolis Police Department
In the NewsAnthony Rauschendorfer, a graduate of the University of St. Thomas and attorney for the university's Interprofessional Center for Counseling and Legal Services, recently spoke with WCCO-TV about a new opportunity provided by the Minneapolis Police Department, which will allow social workers like him to step in alongside police officers to improve responses to mental health-related… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Plea Deals for Former Officers Accused in George Floyd Murder
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Rachel Moran recently spoke with The Associated Press about a guilty plea and an alternative approach for two former Minneapolis police officers, related to the killing of George Floyd. From the story: Legal experts say the approach is uncommon in a case like this and could benefit both… -
In the News: Artika Tyner on Closing the Achievement Gap
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Artika Tyner recently spoke with Fox 9 News about closing the achievement gap by promoting literacy and diversity in literature at the Planting People, Growing Justice Leadership Institute's sixth annual community celebration and book giveaway. From the story: According to the most recent Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment, only about… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Pardons for Federal Marijuana Charges
In the NewsLaw professor and former federal prosecutor Mark Osler joined "PBS NewsHour" to discuss Biden's plan to pardon thousands of people convicted on federal marijuana charges. From the story: Laura Barrón-López: So, out of this announcement, what is the piece of it that could potentially have the biggest impact? Mark Osler: Probably the talk about rescheduling… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on the Search for New Police Chiefs in Minneapolis and St. Paul
In the NewsSchool of Law Professor Rachel Moran spoke with WCCO-TV and KARE 11 about the candidates for police chief in Minneapolis and St. Paul. From the WCCO story: An expert in police accountability, Moran has been researching and studying the Newark Police Department for years. It's the city where O'Hara became a police officer in 2001.… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Rising Crime in Minneapolis
Law NewsSchool of Law Professor Mark Osler weighed in on an in-depth story from CNN about the “Defund the Police” movement and increases in violent crime in Minneapolis. From the story: Another factor was the pandemic, which some observers see as the biggest impetus for the crime surge. “It unsettled settled trajectories,” said Mark Osler, a…