Sign in

Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him)

@imaprof.bsky.social
117 followers 137 following 121 posts

Associate Professor of Law at the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, former federal defender in the Southern District of New York law.hofstra.edu/ian-marcus-amelkin www.imalawoffice.com

PostsRepliesMedia
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
www.themarshallproject.org/2026/07/31/g...
themarshallproject.org
What if Prison Was Not Designed to Punish?
In Germany, incarcerated people wear their own clothes, live in apartment-style cells and get family day passes — all to preserve human dignity.
000
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
lnkd.in/p/g8chhswi
lnkd.in
Had a great two days at Fordham University School of Law for the annual CrimFest, the largest criminal law & procedure professor gathering in the country. This was my third CrimFest and first time...
Had a great two days at Fordham University School of Law for the annual CrimFest, the largest criminal law & procedure professor gathering in the country. This was my third CrimFest and first time pre...
030
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Summer fun on the substack: ianmarcusamelkin.substack.com/p/imasubstac... #top100 #movies #film
ianmarcusamelkin.substack.com
IMAsubstack Summer Series: Favorite Movies
Part I (Introduction & Honorable Mentions)
000
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Glad to see #fanatics working to ban gamblers that harass athletes. www.espn.com/espn/betting.... This is one of three suggestions I made in a USA Today Op Ed to protect the integrity of the games. www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
espn.com
Fanatics Sportsbook to identify, ban bettors who harass athletes
Fanatics Sportsbook will become the first U.S. bookmaker to partner with ProhiBet Bad Actors, a system that uses artificial intelligence and investigative tools to detect social media abuse and identify the people behind it.
000
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
So glad this man is going to be my representative in Congress, congrats @bradlander.bsky.social!!!
010
Reposted by Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him)
Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
The verdict is in!
Graphic that says "Not guilty. In a loss for the fascists, a federal judge ruled that Brad Lander is NOT guilty in the trial resulting from his arrest by ICE last year at 26 Federal Plaza."
604326597
Reposted by Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him)
Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 11/06/2026
Congress rarely stands up to the executive, serving instead as a cheering or booing section for whoever occupies the Oval Office. We’ve got some ways to change that. bit.ly/4vCq2eR
brennancenter.org
A Wake-Up Call for a Moribund Congress
We have a plan to restore our national legislative body.
23312
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
#jalenbrunson won a state championship in high school, two national championships in college, you are not going to intimidate him. I hate agreeing with Draymond, but it is just going to make Brunson go off.
000
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2026... #GONYGONYGO
cityandstateny.com
Opinion: Why we proudly wear the blue and orange
The New York Knicks’ colors tie them to the city’s history.
000
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
ianmarcusamelkin.substack.com/p/the-new-yo... @bradlander.bsky.social #bradlander @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social @mayor.nyc.gov
ianmarcusamelkin.substack.com
The New Yorkiest of New York Nights
Brad Lander for Congress
000
Reposted by Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him)
Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Go New York, Go New York, Go!
119025
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
My wife and I then saw him citibiking into the night, heading home. Can't want for @bradlander.bsky.social to be my congressman. #Lander.
000
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
slate.com/news-and-pol...
slate.com
Ketanji Brown Jackson Stands Firm—and Alone—on Compassionate Release
Does the inaccuracy or unfairness of an underlying conviction count as an “extraordinary and compelling reason” for compassionate release?
000
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
#DanielMurphy is much improved in the @mets.com booth this year.
000
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Reggie Miller consistently lecturing @chetholmgren.bsky.social from the booth is becoming excessive. He was injured this year, played a ton of games over the past 2 years. #game7.
100
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
So excited for @ny-knicks.bsky.social!! #gonygonygo
000
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
www.reddit.com/r/politics/s...
reddit.com
From the politics community on Reddit: The Civil Rights Era Is Collapsing Before Our Eyes
Explore this post and more from the politics community
001
Reposted by Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him)
CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Wemby from half a mile away, you gotta be kidding
361600322
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
#Wemby tonight reminded me of #Lebron 2007 ECF GM 5 (also in #doubleOT.
020
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
legalaidnyc.org/wp-content/u... forced to give birth in chains in criminal court.
legalaidnyc.org
000
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
lawnews.hofstra.edu/2026/05/07/i...
lawnews.hofstra.edu
Professor Ian Marcus Amelkin to Publish in Criminal Law & Criminology Journal - Hofstra Law News
Professor Ian Marcus Amelkin publishes article “More Likely Than Not a Murderer,” in the Journal of Criminal Law & Criminology.
000
Reposted by Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him)
End Citizens United @endcitizensunited.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
BREAKING: SB 2471 has been signed into law! It’s the first of its kind in the nation and renders the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision irrelevant in Hawaii. This is a win for the movement to get big money, especially dark money, out of politics.
apnews.com
New Hawaii law targets corporate influence in politics after Citizens United ruling
Hawaii's Democratic governor has signed a bill to curb corporate and "dark money" influence in politics. This move comes after the 2010 U.S.
428159584996
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
101 finals to grade in 8 days starts..now #professor #grading #seeyouontheotherside
010
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/05/03/b... #nokings #yesboss
nytimes.com
Bruce vs. Donald
000
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
open.substack.com/pub/ianmarcu... My view on @tomsteyerhq.bsky.social's #ICE and #immigration proposals. It is a (n)ICE plan.
open.substack.com
Tom Steyer's (n)ICE plan
Steyer is a bold progressive with ideas to match his ambition.
000
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
johnkroman.substack.com/p/recent-tre... Really interesting read from @johnkroman.bsky.social #itstheguns
johnkroman.substack.com
Recent trends in gun violence in America
Gun sales are high, but below long-term trends, firearms homicides are declining, and firearms suicides are increasing
001
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
ianmarcusamelkin.substack.com/p/why-i-am-s... @bradlander.bsky.social Why I am supporting #BradLander for #Congress.
ianmarcusamelkin.substack.com
Why I am supporting Brad Lander for Congress over Dan Goldman
Vote for Lander on June 23 (early voting: 6/13-6/21).
000
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
www.reddit.com/r/politics/s...
reddit.com
From the politics community on Reddit: The Supreme Court’s Conservatives Just Issued the Worst Ruling in a Century
Explore this post and more from the politics community
000
Reposted by Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him)
jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 30/04/2026
i was told by john roberts and sam alito that racism is over so i won't worry about white republicans in the south jumping over themselves to end black political representation wherever they can
10557081603
Reposted by Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him)
Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 29/04/2026
The Supreme Court has completed its decades-long project to destroy the Voting Rights Act. It has blessed racial discrimination and further encouraged partisan gerrymandering in the Callais ruling. The Roberts Court has made U.S. democracy much worse today. Congress has an urgent obligation to act.
1114269
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
I am thrilled to share that my article "More Likely Than Not a Murderer" will be published in Northwestern's Journal of Criminal Law & Criminology next year. A working draft can be found here: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
110
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
ianmarcusamelkin.substack.com/p/review-of-... Wrote a review of #brucespringsteen in Newark.
000
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
phew, nice win @mets.com. Let's go, hope @lindor12bc.bsky.social is ok. #Mets
000
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Listen to the Boss. www.reddit.com/r/BruceSprin...
reddit.com
From the BruceSpringsteen community on Reddit: Bruce Springsteen's "This Is Happening Now" 2026 Speech at the Prudential Center
Explore this post and more from the BruceSpringsteen community
000
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Powerful Frontline documentary on the lead up to the current crisis in the Middle East is a must watch-I learned a lot. www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontli... #iran #trump
pbs.org
Remaking the Middle East | FRONTLINE | PBS | Official Site | Documentary Series
FRONTLINE traces the road to war with Iran, the U.S. and Israeli roles, and the stakes for the region.
000
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Watched clips of this tonight--I am sure he knew this would draw criticism, but it must have been an incredibly interesting experience to sing along to his younger self in front of 100K, perhaps suggesting that person is gone. consequence.net/2026/04/just...
consequence.net
At Coachella, Justin Bieber Sang Along to Old Videos of Himself on His MacBook
Justin Bieber did, in fact, play some of his old music at Coachella. In karaoke form. While streaming old clips and viral memes he’d pulled up on YouTube.
010
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
I would like to live in a country that doesn't make war and does pay for day care, health care, school; where people can afford to live. I'll support any party that puts these priorities first.
000
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
#nokingsonlyprincesses
000
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
I kind of enjoy the annual ritual of tracking down Tru TV to watch the @marchmadnesswbb.bsky.social tournament. @trutvofficial.bsky.social #marchmadness.
000
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Incredible work by @msrachelforlittles.bsky.social showing the naked truth.
000
Reposted by Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him)
The Intercept @theintercept.com · 28/02/2026
The campaign of airstrikes came only hours after the United States insisted it wanted to have a civil diplomatic conversation. interc.pt/4clw11k
A photo of Donald Trump delivering the State of the Union address at the Capitol on Feb. 24, 2026, in Washington, D.C., overlaid with the headline, "Fool Me Twice: The Case for War With Iran Is Even Thinner Than It Was for Iraq," and the DEK, "The case for invading Iraq was based on lies. The Trump administration’s case for war with Iran hardly exists at all."
811855
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
This presidency is completely off the rails.
000
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
www.vulture.com/article/bad-... #Badbunny #halftime #Trump
vulture.com
Bad Bunny Made MAGA Look Stupid
He refused to let a baseless culture war over his halftime show be the story.
000
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Give this a watch and compare it to today's #Republicans. #GOP #Reaganv.GHWB www.c-span.org/program/amer...
c-span.org
000
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... not good.
espn.com
Guardians' Clase allegedly rigged pitches in 48 games, document says
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase is accused of throwing suspect pitches to benefit bettors in at least 48 games over two years, significantly more than was initially revealed by prosecutors,...
000
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Great speech by #BadBunny. www.reddit.com/r/Fauxmoi/co...
reddit.com
Bad Bunny accepts the GRAMMY for Best Música Urbana Album: “Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say, ICE out. We’re not savages, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens, we are humans & we are Americ...
010
Reposted by Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him)
Angry Eagle @angry-eagle.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
ICE killed more Americans last year than did undocumented immigrants. Yes. You read that correct.
21814
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
From the moment the #SDNY sought the death penalty, my former colleagues and I at the #FederalDefendersofNewYork thought that the prosecutors' death-eligible arguments were not up to snuff. Glad to see their former colleague, now Judge-Garnett, agreed. #LuigiMangione www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/n...
nytimes.com
U.S. Judge in Mangione Case Drops Charge Carrying Death Penalty
010
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
if it continues as it is going, @uaw.org, May Day 2 0 2 __?
000
Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him) @imaprof.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
I am not up on why Walz dropped out of the MN gov race, but this kind of talk broke through in 2020 and can do so again if given the platform. I believe he is morally good and cares about people. Right now, he's the voice I want to hear loudest from politicians opposing #Trump. @governorwalz.mn.gov
000