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Event Joins Activists, Students, and Survivors to End Solitary Confinement
People close to the issue of solitary confinement, including those who survived it, discussed what’s next in the effort to stop the practice.
Around the Country, Liman Fellows Work for Democracy
Heading into Election Day, the Liman Center takes a snapshot of Liman Fellows’ work to advance democracy, from running for office to protecting fair elections to advancing voting rights.
Alicia Bannon ’07 Shapes the Conversation on Fines and Fees
A report that Alicia Bannon ’07 co-authored as a Liman Fellow in 2010 is still influencing how people think about fines and fees in the criminal justice system.
Medha Swaminathan ’22: Expanding Options for Mental Health Response in Massachusetts
Medha Swaminathan ’22 discusses her current work as a Liman Fellow working with the ACLU of Massachusetts to improve public health oversight in jails and to lessen the role of police in responding to mental health crises.
“Facing Life” Explores Life Imprisonment and Racial Injustice in Two States
Facing Life, a symposium of the Law and Racial Justice Center co-sponsored by the Liman Canter, covered topics including life without parole, mass incarceration, and legal advocacy for incarcerated people.
Teaching and Clerkship Next for Outgoing Liman Fellows
Three fellows end their time with the Liman Center this year. Here’s what’s next for them.
Associate U.S. Attorney General Addresses Equal Access at Liman Colloquium
Associate U.S. Attorney General Vanita Gupta discussed newly issued Department of Justice guidance that takes a critical view of the use of fines and fees in the criminal legal system.
Human Rights Lawyer to Join Liman Center as Senior Fellow in Residence
The Arthur Liman Center for Public Interest Law will welcome Pardiss Kebriaei to Yale Law School as a Liman Senior Fellow in Residence for 2023–2024.
New Website by Liman Center Shows Solitary Confinement’s Impact
Seeing Solitary, an online dashboard from the Liman Center, gathers resources and data for understanding the role solitary confinement plays in U.S. prisons.