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In the News: Mark Osler on Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardon Promise
In the NewsMark Osler, law professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with The Christian Science Monitor explaining Trump’s power to pardon Jan. 6 defendants, highlighting its legality, potential controversy, and historical significance. From the story: For millions of Americans, Donald Trump’s election victory was a cause for celebration. But for a…
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In the News: Virgil Wiebe on Challenges for Trump’s Mass Deportation Plan in Minnesota
In the NewsVirgil Wiebe, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with FOX 9 about the challenges Trump’s mass deportation plan may face, especially in Minnesota, where Gov. Walz opposes using state resources for mass deportations. From the story: President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promise to execute the “largest mass deportation” in the country’s history… -
In the News: David Grenardo on the Critique of Nepotism in Sports Surrounding LeBron and Bronny James
In the NewsDavid Grenardo, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with The Associated Press about nepotism in sports, following criticism of the Los Angeles Lakers draft choice, which paired LeBron James with his son, Bronny. From the story: LeBron James stood on the court next to his son Bronny and couldn’t help but glance over… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Former Officer Kim Potter’s Desire to Assist in Police Training Programs
In the NewsRachel Moran, associate professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with the Associated Press about how learning from someone like Kim Potter, who was convicted of killing Daunte Wright during a traffic stop in 2021, could encourage better understanding and accountability in policing. From the story: A former Minnesota police… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Why Biden Should Act Now on Clemency Before Leaving Office
In the NewsMark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently published an editorial in The New York Times about President Biden’s legacy and his clemency record. From the story: Legacy, no doubt, is on President Biden’s mind. Having given up on a second term, he must be thinking about how history will… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Police Reform After Misconduct by Illinois Officer
In the NewsRachel Moran, associate professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with St. Louis Public Radio about advocating for police hiring reforms after misconduct by Illinois officer Sean Grayson, showing errors in responsibility and oversight. From the story: Police accountability and legal experts who reviewed multiple internal misconduct investigations involving Grayson,… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Juvenile Crime
In the NewsRachel Moran, associate professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with MinnPost about Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) Chief Brian O’Hara and Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty publicly grappling with blame for juvenile crime. From the story: Rachel Moran, University of St. Thomas School of Law professor and founder of the… -
In the News: Greg Sisk’s Ranking of Law Schools’ Scholarly Impact Featured in Reuters
In the NewsGreg Sisk, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently published his triennial ranking of law schools in the U.S. with the most significant scholarly impact, which measures how many times the scholarship produced by each school’s faculty was cited in other professors’ law journal articles. The University of St. Thomas School… -
In the News: St. Thomas Professor Says Biden, Walz Safeguard Minnesota Voting Process
In the NewsUSA Today spoke to University of St. Thomas law professor Virgil Wiebe when it fact checked and debunked a social media poster’s claim about Gov. Tim Walz and President Joe Biden. The media outlet said Wiebe proves it is false to say that the officials are letting undocumented noncitizens vote in Minnesota elections. From the… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Mary Moriarty Ethics Complaint
In the NewsRachel Moran, associate professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with KARE 11 about an ethics complaint filed against Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association. From the story: University of St. Thomas School of Law Associate Professor Rachel Moran said if the board…