How To Persuade White Lawmakers To Protect Black Hairstyles

Wendy Greene, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in an Oct. 13 Bloomberg News story about how to persuade lawmakers to take up the fight against Black hairstyle discrimination.

Wolf Creates New Redistricting Oversight Panel Ahead of Fraught Map-Drawing Process

Tabatha Abu El-Haj, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was mentioned in a Sept. 13 WHYY.org article as a member of a new redistricting oversight panel created by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf to help in the passing of a new congressional map next year. 

This Is the Moment Anti-Abortion Extremists Have Been Waiting For

David Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a Sept. 7 The Cut article about a new Texas law that allows any person to sue anyone they suspect of “aiding or abetting” an abortion in civil court. 

The Texas Abortion Law and the Future of Reproductive Rights

David Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was interviewed during a Sept. 3 WHYY “Radio Times” segment about the Texas abortion law and the future of reproductive rights.

Texas Abortion Law Can Lead To ‘Copycat’ Bills in States Like South Carolina

David Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a Sept. 1 WCSC-TV (NBC-Myrtle Beach, South Carolina) segment about the recent Texas abortion law and how it may lead to ‘copycat’ bills in states like South Carolina. The story was picked up by MSN.

“The Clock Is Ticking”: Texans Will Navigate More Hurdles Under New Law Outlawing Abortions Before Many Know They’re Pregnant

David Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in an Aug. 10 Texas Tribune article about Texas’ “fetal heartbeat” which is considered one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the nation.

Which Vaccines Mandates Are Legal? All of Them

Robert I. Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law and Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in an Aug. 5 Quartz article about the legality of vaccine mandates. The article was also picked up by MSN.com. Field was also quoted in Knowledge@Wharton podcast on Aug. 2 about letting the market decide in the debate over vaccine passports.

Controversial Philly Judge Clears a Troubled Detective, Which a Legal Expert Calls ‘Insane’

Daniel Filler, JD, dean of the Kline School of Law, was quoted in an Aug. 4 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the case of Detective Robert Redanauer, who was acquitted by Philadelphia Judge James Murray Lynn.

Political Conduct and the First Amendment

Tabatha Abu El-Haj, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, authored a July 26 article for the Election Law Blog about political conduct and the First Amendment.

Is NJ Vaccine App for COVID Records Really a Passport?

Robert I. Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law and Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a July 16 NorthJersey.com (USA Today) article about a new NJ vaccine app meant for record keeping, and whether it is in all actuality a vaccine passport.

'Stupidity Tax': Sleuthing Juror Causes Mistrial, Gets Fined More Than $11K

Daniel Filler, JD, dean of the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a June 30 LAW.com article about a strict penalty imposed on a New Jersey juror, a “stupidity tax” that could affect jury service in the long run.

Nebraska's New Hair Discrimination Ban Celebrated at North Omaha Event

Wendy Greene, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a June 19 Omaha World-Herald article about legislative bill 451, which expands a ban on racial discrimination in the workplace to include discrimination based on hair textures or styles historically associated with race, such as protective hairstyles that include braids, locks and twists.