Professor Judith Resnik Explores How Prisons Became a Problem for Democracy
In “Impermissible Punishments: How Prison Became a Problem for Democracy,” Professor Judith Resnik examines the history of punishment inside prisons.
Professor David Schleicher to Present Inaugural Walter E. Meyer Lecture on Oct. 27
Professor David N. Schleicher will present the inaugural lecture of his appointment as Walter E. Meyer Professor of Property and Urban Law, titled “Broken Machines: Law and the Challenge of Making Big Cities Work.”
Fellowship Established in Honor of Justice Aharon Barak
Yale Law School announced the creation of the Aharon Barak Fellowship for scholars working in constitutionalism and the rule of law.
Professor Akhil Reed Amar Offers Historical Narrative of Constitutional Equality in America
“Born Equal: Remaking America’s Constitution, 1840–1920 ” recounts the dramatic constitutional debates that were taking place during the 80 years that followed the Civil War.
Professor Claudia Flores Urges UN to Act Now on Women’s Rights
Professor Claudia Flores addressed the U.N. General Assembly at a meeting marking the 30th anniversary of a pivotal international conference on women’s rights.
Tracy Robinson to Deliver Fall 2025 Gruber Distinguished Lecture in Women’s Rights
Gender equality and Caribbean constitutional law expert Tracy Robinson ’95 LLM will deliver the fall 2025 Gruber Distinguished Lecture in Women’s Rights.
Joe Cohn Joins the Center for Academic Freedom and Free Speech as Executive Director
Cohn joins the center after a legal career dedicated to defending free speech rights and campus civil liberties.
Understanding the ‘Constitutional Dialogue’ Behind American Equality
In a new book, Yale constitutional scholar Akhil Reed Amar examines the period between 1840 and 1920 and four extraordinary individuals who helped shape America’s understanding of equality.