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Newsweek: "What a Third Donald Trump Term Could Look Like"

Newsweek: "What a Third Donald Trump Term Could Look Like"

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"A Trump third term would look unlike any version of the United States under the Constitution as we know it," professor Chin told Newsweek.

Law Day 2025: The Constitution's Promise
The Honorable Richard A. Jones

Law Day 2025: The Constitution's Promise

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Join Dean Lawson on May 1 for Law Day as the Honorable Richard A. Jones readministers the professional oath to lawyers, emphasizing our duty to uphold the Constitution.

Washington Attorney General's Office Panel
American Constitution Society presents guests from the Washington AG Office

Washington Attorney General's Office Panel

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This event, sponsored by the American Constitution Society, is a panel and Q/A featuring three guests from the Washington Attorney General's Office, centered on the rule of law under the Trump administration.

红桃视频 Faculty Statement

红桃视频 Faculty Statement

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In recognition of our shared commitment to the fundamental values that guide our profession, we stand with our colleagues across the country to express our concern about current threats to the rule of law posed by various governmental actors and actions.

Has the U.S. reached a constitutional crisis?
Eric Schnapper

Has the U.S. reached a constitutional crisis?

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Is the Administration ignoring a ruling from the highest court in the land? And where does that leave our constitutional democracy? 红桃视频 professor Eric Schapper is interviewed. (Source: KUOW)

WSBA President's Corner: Rule of Law with Hugh Spitzer
Sunitha Anjilvel and Hugh Spitzer

WSBA President's Corner: Rule of Law with Hugh Spitzer

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WSBA President Sunitha Anjilvel spoke with professor Spitzer about when and how lawyers have been called upon to uphold their highest ambassadorial obligation to preserve the rule of law.

Three-Minute Legal Talks: Can You Sue a President Over an Executive Order?
Three-Minute Legal Talks series logo and a headshot of Lisa Manheim.

Three-Minute Legal Talks: Can You Sue a President Over an Executive Order?

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Lisa Manheim, Charles I. Stone Professor of Law, explains the different routes available for bringing lawsuits against executive orders, as well as other ways they can be stopped.

Know Our Rights: An Information Session for Immigrants and Allies at UW
Georgina Olazcon Mozo

Know Our Rights: An Information Session for Immigrants and Allies at UW

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On Monday, March 24, professor and Immigration Law Clinic director Georgina Olazcon Mozo presented a session for the community moderated by teaching faculty.

Statement of Leaders of the Bar in Support of the Rule of Law
A judge's gavel against the background of the flag of the United States.

Statement of Leaders of the Bar in Support of the Rule of Law

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On Feb. 28, 2025, Dean Lawson joined hundreds of law leaders in a powerful statement with specific calls to all three branches of the federal government to maintain the rule of law and enforce the Constitution of the United States.

A Change in Presidential Administrations, Part Two

A Change in Presidential Administrations, Part Two

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Faculty organized an expert panel to discuss topics focused on federalism, health care, international implications and tribal and natural resources.

A Change in Presidential Administrations, Part One

A Change in Presidential Administrations, Part One

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Faculty organized an expert panel to discuss topics including developments in the federal courts and the Supreme Court, LGBTQ+ rights, environmental policy and immigration.

Presidential Power
Dean Tamara F. Lawson

Presidential Power

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Dean Tamara F. Lawson and the UW School of Law hosted 鈥淧residential Power,鈥 part of the Provost's "Democracy in Focus" lecture series leading up the 2024 Presidential Election.

Academic Spotlight

LAW E 512 Rule of Law Seminar
(Credits: 2-4, Max 4)

Political systems must operate according to the "rule of law" if they are to be deemed legitimate, but what does this mean? This course will explore the meaning of the rule of law and the importance of the rule of law in terms of economic, socio-political and human development.

Rule of Law in 2025

In conjunction with our academic partners in the Big Ten, we're co-hosting a series that examines "The Rule of Law in 2025" from a broad range of perspectives. Panelists will present on Wednesdays through May 28. All of these panels will run from 2鈥3 p.m. (PDT).

Upcoming Events

  1. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging as part of the First Amendment and Academic Freedom (Rule of Law in 2025)
    When: Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 2 – 3pm PDT
  2. Citizenship and Immigration (Rule of Law in 2025)
    When: Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 2 – 3pm PDT
  3. What is the “Rule of Law”? (Rule of Law in 2025)
    When: Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 2 – 3pm PDT
  4. The States’ Role in Protecting the Rule of Law (Rule of Law in 2025)
    When: Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 2 – 3pm PDT
  5. Judicial and Presidential Dismantling of Administrative Capacity (Rule of Law in 2025)
    When: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 2 – 3pm PDT