The grant will fund a handbook on land acquisition and donation processes for tribal nations.

Forensic experts in colonial Bengal navigated planted poisons, cremation challenges, and racial biases to prevent wrongful convictions.

Some of Wisconsin's largest energy providers told WPR in statements they’re still reviewing the rules change.

Human rights institutions are under stress around the world. Threats of non-compliance, denunciation, and other forms of backlash are more likely in the current

The grant will fund a handbook on land acquisition and donation processes for tribal nations.

The program honors William H. Hastie (1904-1976), a lawyer, teacher, jurist and civil rights advocate who championed the importance of high-quality legal education.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected an attempt by President Donald Trump to rework absentee mail-in voting requirements. But other federal efforts remain underway to obtain state voter data and…

<span>Commercial actors inundate consumers with information about tax consequences with respect to both significant transactions and common, everyday transactio

In State v. K.R.C., the court ruled that whether a student is in police custody must be assessed from a reasonable child´s perspective. The authors call it a meaningful step, but not enough.

An expert with the DNR on a disease killing hundreds of deer in Wisconsin. Then, a law professor explains a ruling protecting a Wisconsin man’s right to possess some kinds […]

A look back at how the UW–Madison community came together amid tragedy.

The one-year award for “Tribal Land Restoration Project: Addressing Legal Barriers to Acquisition in Wisconsin” will cover research and community engagement toward the effort.

The family regulation system separates thousands of families every year, searches millions of homes, obtains parents' and children's health information, and mon

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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Jay Pucek to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 34. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Glenn H.…

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<p>American democracy is in trouble, but not because of how our elections are conducted. To the contrary, election administration is one of the strongest links

We are so grateful to Professor Mitra Sharafi  (University of Wisconsin, Madison) for coming back to the blog this past month and posting a ...

Gen AI literacy for new associates is expected, not optional, yet most law schools have not caught up, and students are arriving in practice without the foundat

Gabrielle Rejouis, a senior fellow at Georgetown Law’s Workers' Rights Institute (WRI), has been selected as the 2026 William H. Hastie Fellow.

The Journal of American Constitutional History is a peer-reviewed web-based journal publishing high-quality scholarship on U.S. constitutional history. Our editorial board includes over 60 leading…

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ASLH Themed Virtual Legal History Workshop Themed Virtual Legal History Workshops provide a space for scholars with common interests to discuss or present innovative work in their fields, and cultivat...

During the 12+ years I spent working on Fear of the False: Forensic Science and the Law of Crime in Colonial South Asia , I came across some...

During Allan Koritzinsky’s 50-plus years as a divorce attorney, he became an expert on the road to ending a marriage. Now he’s using what he learned to…

This report is in partnership with ICT, formerly Indian Country Today. 'I feel strongly that everyone needs to take care of what we have on Earth — that means our ...

Opponents of last year’s redistricting push tried to put the issue on the ballot, but the secretary of state said the effort was unconstitutional.

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A deal offered by prosecutors would have required Kelly to admit guilt following a murder trial tainted by a corrupt detective and ineffective counsel. Our reporter met Kelly inside the Cook County…

Blake Roter’s dedication to the Jewish community drives his pro bono work with JUF Legal Services, earning 2026 Volunteer of the Year.