Replication and transparency are fundamental to the advancement of scientific knowledge, including in the field of empirical legal studies. To that end, many political science journals maintain replication archives for […]
Category: 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 but think of this line from Billy Madison. I know […]
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 in prison common areas. This “captive audience” presents an opportunity […]
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 requiring prosecutors to disclose potentially exculpatory evidence to the defense […]
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 I was working on an article evaluating the effectiveness of […]
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 Court picks its cases. There is a variable that I […]
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 least restrictive environment standard is thought to protect students with […]