Replication and Transparency in Empirical Legal Studies
Replication and transparency are fundamental to the advancement of scientific knowledge, including in the field of empirical legal studies. To...
Law and Courts
Now Dumber for Reading Supreme Court Opinions
When I read a Supreme Court opinion like Brown v. Davenport decision, 142 S. Ct. 1510 (2022), I can't help...
Leveraging Television for Inmate Education: A Simple Solution for Expanding Educational Opportunities in Prisons
Within the confines of correctional facilities, inmates often find themselves with ample free time, and televisions are a common fixture...
Preventing Brady Rule Violations with Special Masters
In the criminal justice system, the Brady rule serves as a vital safeguard to protect the rights of defendants by...
Specialized Courts for Gang Members
I think America desperately needs specialized criminal divisions that deal with gang members. I thought about this a lot while...
Extra Time for SCOTUS Oral Arguments?
Political scientists have written extensively about the U.S. Supreme Court. There is a sizable literature, for example, on how the...
Who Benefits from “Least Restrictive Environment” Standard?
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) promises children with disabilities appropriate educational opportunities in the "least restrictive environment." The...