University of Miami Race and Social Justice Law Review - we address social ills, one journal at a time. In between issues, check out our weekly blog posts!
The @UMRSJLR dives into Fazaga v. FBI, the historical abuse of suspicionless electronic surveillance, and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act's future. Read more at https://t.co/3CB7ponxwr
Congrats to @Danny_Hall96, 2L @MiamiLawSchool & recipient of the Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton Scholarship!
Danielle hopes to work in a firm where she can also provide pro bono services to help lower-income, minority communities.
*Underwritten by Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton!
The @UMRSJLR examines #TitleVII, which focuses on protections for #LGBT individuals — highlighting the act's lack of examples and legal theories which concentrate on #bisexual individuals. Read more at https://t.co/S4Wi8mvvsq
Lisa Foster, co-director of the @FinesandFeesJC, examines the ever-growing debt accrued by state levied fines for those convicted of crimes in her new article from the @UMRSJLR. Read more at https://t.co/oREtR1Bjp5 #MiamiLaw
3L Alexandra Cimo reviews President Biden's day-one executive orders regarding immigration in this new article from @umrsjlr. Read more at https://t.co/kYwSAxJQoH
February is #BlackHistoryMonth! Join RSJLR, formerly known as the Black Law Review, as we celebrate the achievements of the Black community and recognize their central role in U.S. history.
3L Jimmy McLaughlin looks at two groundbreaking verdicts in Broward County: one that scores a historic victory for LGBTQ spouses and a ruling charging $157 million in damages against Big Tobacco. Read the article in @UMRSJLR: https://t.co/0CzFPiGtxT #miamilaw
3L Erin Berhan explores the political weaponization of advice and consent within the context of the precedence set by Brown v. Board in this new article from @umrsjlr. Read more at https://t.co/gCMR0DjF38
Join us for "Lawyering for Racial Equity " on Oct. 14 for a panel discussion on how movements, such as Black Lives Matter, connect to the work students are doing in clinics and public interest externships. Register at https://t.co/NyvHbYMZwY #MiamiLaw@UMHOPE
“As a Black woman, I joined RSJLR to continue the legacy of the Black students who started this journal as the Black Law Review, in order to ensure Black voices are heard and not spoken for.” Welcome to the team, Jordan!
#MiamiLaw, in partnership with the civil rights section of @TheAALS and @UMRSJLR, recently hosted a virtual symposium to evoke discussion on the civil rights challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the full video at https://t.co/LFAHib2ceO
“I decided to join RSJLR, formerly known as The Black Law Review, because I bring a unique perspective when analyzing social justice issues and am interested in shedding light on topics that impact marginalized populations.” Welcome to the team, Danielle!
Ready to make a difference? The #MiamiLaw Clinic clients and collaborators share insight into advocacy and how lawyers can effectuate transformative change at the upcoming "Listening to Clients and Communities" virtual event on 9/23. Register at https://t.co/Cis6TR4N6I
.@TheAALS sits down with #MiamiLaw Professor and Chair of the AALS Section on Civil Rights, Elizabeth M. Iglesias, to discuss inspirations and the civil rights challenges that lie ahead. @LISALEINE https://t.co/ART2ZFXJBG