The state of the death penalty
As the justices make their final preparations this week for the start of the 2025-26 term, they’ll also address the latest request for a stay of execution. Victor Tony […]
Race Racism and the Law - Vernellia R. Randall University of Dayton School of Law
"Race Racism And The Law considers race racism and racial distinctions in the law. It examines the role of domestic and international law in promoting and/or alleviating racism. This website makes law review scholarship (and related material) more accessible to community activists students and non-legal faculty."
Behind the Bindings: Researching Black History in the Law Journal Library - HeinOnline Blog
In this edition of Behind the Bindings, discover tools that you can use for researching Black history in the Law Journal Library!
Trauma-Informed Law
Trauma-Informed Law According to the authors of Trauma-Informed Law: A Primer for Lawyers Resilience and Healing, “a key concept for trauma-informed lawyering is the shift that has occurred, …
The Bluebook Confronts Slavery: A Call for Discussion Among Law Librarians
Guest post from Nicholas Mignanelli, University of Miami The “culture wars,” such as they are, have come to The Bluebook. Of course, The Bluebook is a cultural produ…
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Law Library! - Daniel F. Cracchiolo Law Library Blog - LibGuides at University of Arizona Law Library
Hispanic Heritage Month, running from September 15 to October 15, is a vibrant celebration of the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. This month-long observance honors the rich tapestry of cultures that make up the Hispanic community, from music and art to historical achievements and social progress. Hispanic Heritage Month does not cover one single month but instead begins in the middle of September and ends in the middle of October.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Law Library!
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Explore the Remarkable Library of the 2nd Black Attorney in the U.S.!
Who is Robert Morris: Born in Salem Massachusetts in 1825, Neither Morris, his siblings, nor his parents were enslaved. This foundatio...
Fred Korematsu Winning Justice | In Custodia Legis
This blog post, part 2 in a series, discusses the coram nobis proceeding relating to Fred Korematsu's earlier conviction as a nisei prisoner of a Japanese internment camp in the United States during WWII.
From the Courtroom to the Streets: A Timeline of the Civil Rights and Black Lives Matter Movements - HeinOnline Blog
With more than 450 protests occurring in towns and cities of the United States and across three continents, some are calling this the biggest civil rights movement yet. Join us as we explore past civil rights movements in U.S. history, and what changes have occurred as a result.
Tip of the Week: Tools in Slavery in America and the World - HeinOnline Blog
The Slavery in America and the World database is particularly special because of the meticulous development and organization that went into its development, opening up opportunities for unique browse and search tools. Learn how to use these tools in this guide.
Boycott Silence! My Black History Month Protest
By Andre Davison On February 1st, 2022, the first day of Black History Month, former Miami Dolphins head coach, Brian Flores, filed a class-action suit against the Miami Dolphins and the National F…