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- Happy Opening Day of the Olympics! We’re cheering on Team USA — and celebrating a couple of UW Law alumni who had their own unforgettable Olympic moments: Alison Carlson carried the Olympic torch during the 1980 Games and Joe Bersch competed on the 1988 Sailing Team.
- Peter Carstensen analyzes how consolidation in the seed industry affects food prices, farmers and innovation, and whether the DOJ should reopen the 2017-18 mergers among major seed companies. Read more:
- @derekclinger.bsky.social of @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social: “It’s a dramatic escalation even among recent Trump administration actions like suing nearly half the states for their sensitive voter data.”
- @harrisonstark.bsky.social of @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social tells @npr.org: "There is no structural or blanket barrier to states bringing a criminal prosecution against federal officials." www.npr.org/2026/02/03/n...
- During a recent faculty workshop, @joshuabraver.bsky.social presented a draft of a paper arguing that "the Insurrection Act supports deference in one narrow setting" and "demands judicial scrutiny in all the rest." Read the paper: buff.ly/1hJA0KF.
- During a panel on reproductive justice by the University of Pittsburgh, Hastie Fellow Arti Walker-Peddakotla examined how surveillance technologies and racial profiling in immigration enforcement can be used to track people seeking reproductive care. Read the full story: buff.ly/uGy8Pzh.
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- Reposted by University of Wisconsin Law SchoolCheck out @miriamseifter.bsky.social & @bgodar.bsky.social 's forthcoming essay for Northwestern U. L. Rev., exploring how state constitutional principles inform permissible state court reforms and highlighting recent legislative efforts at odds with these principles. go.wisc.edu/4fr1x1
- @rachelburg.bsky.social of the Wisconsin Innocence Project writes in an op-ed for @Madison.com: "No amount of money can undo the trauma of wrongful imprisonment. But meaningful compensation, paired with support services, recognizes the harm done." buff.ly/83CsaFa
- Check out the latest paper by @joshuabraver.bsky.social, "Deference Due? 'Considers' and the Insurrection Act," now available on SSRN: buff.ly/1hJA0KF. #FridayReads
- Dean Dan Tokaji writes for @law360.bsky.social that the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections makes it easier to challenge electoral practices alleged to be unfair or inaccurate. 1/2
- “Criminal Justice System: A Lived Experience Perspective” is a new two-credit course examining how theory, policy and practice line up with reality — or diverge from it. Read more in this @wisconsinexaminer.com story with Dant'e Cottingham and @clastevenson.bsky.social:
- @bgodar.bsky.social of @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social: “That privileged language does not mean that when you vote absentee, you don’t have a right to have your vote counted.”
- @derekclinger.bsky.social of @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social: “It’s a dramatic escalation in the Trump administration’s efforts to expand federal control over our country’s historically state-run election infrastructure.”
- Wisconsin Innocence Project co-director Christopher Lau comments on a bipartisan bill to increase compensation for people wrongfully incarcerated in Wisconsin. He calls the state's current pay "technically the worst of any state that has compensation." Read the full story:
- @rachelburg.bsky.social of the Wisconsin Innocence Project writes an op-ed for @Madison.com: "No amount of money can undo the trauma of wrongful imprisonment. But meaningful compensation, paired with support services, recognizes the harm done." buff.ly/83CsaFa
- Congratulations to our UW Law faculty who were honored this month at the Association of American Law Schools (@theaals.bsky.social) 2026 Annual Meeting in New Orleans: Bonnie Shucha, Elizabeth Mertz, @christopher-lau.bsky.social and @slwashington.bsky.social.
- Today’s unprecedented legal landscape demands innovators and visionaries. Last year, UW Law faculty led and shaped national conversations, particularly on the themes of technology and democracy. View their work in this visual retrospective. buff.ly/SI40aSz
- @bgodar.bsky.social of @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social: Constitutional limits make it difficult, although not impossible, for states to prosecute federal officers for violations of state law. See all of her ICE-related media appearances here: law.wisc.edu/faculty/topi...
- @derekclinger.bsky.social won first place in the Institute for Election Administration Funding Solutions Contest, a national contest to propose innovative election administration funding solutions. Read his winning proposal: buff.ly/qSWyilv.
- @johnpgross.bsky.social: "Their approach to policing is extremely violent."
- For SanDee Priser ’02, it all comes down to making practical impacts. It’s what first drew her to UW Law and what most excites her as a member of the Board of Visitors. Read more: buff.ly/VGl5R0t.
- As @uwchancellor.bsky.social's academic home, we thank her for her leadership and commitment to the Law-in-Action tradition.
- Join us this Thursday, Jan. 29, for the 2026 Thomas Fairchild Lecture, featuring Justice Goodwin G. Liu, Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court. Learn more and register: buff.ly/8YYugnS.
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- @bgodar.bsky.social of @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social: “This is extremely out of the norm.”
- Reposted by University of Wisconsin Law SchoolTo learn more about states’ powers in this moment, check out our checks on federal overreach pieces, including on state prosecutions of federal officials and on DOJ’s efforts to access state voter rolls (which Bondi raised in her MN letter yesterday) statedemocracy.law.wisc.edu/research-exp...
- Public defenders nationwide face excessive caseloads that force them to triage cases, creating ethical conflicts. In his new article, John Gross argues that transparency—not case refusal—is the proper response. Read the full essay: buff.ly/dGv6VFy #FridayReads
- Reposted by University of Wisconsin Law SchoolNew resource: We're tracking all 25 DOJ lawsuits seeking states' sensitive voter data, including status, key decisions (2 dismissals + 1 tentative dismissal so far), and upcoming hearings. Check it out here: go.wisc.edu/93o421 Read our deep dive on the legal issues here: go.wisc.edu/070765
- @bgodar.bsky.social of @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social has been at the forefront of this topic's conversation; see all of her media appearances on our Minnesota ICE media roundup page law.wisc.edu/faculty/topi...
- On Lawfare Daily, @annabower.bsky.social spoke with @cshaplaw.bsky.social and @bgodar.bsky.social about the state of Minnesota’s jurisdiction to criminally investigate Jonathan Ross, the ICE official who reportedly shot and killed Renee Nicole Good on Jan. 7. youtu.be/YzmBR71KPW8
- Prof. Renagh O'Leary presented a draft of "The Age of Sentencing Reform" during this week's faculty workshop. It examines the role of age and age-based rules in contemporary sentencing reform efforts. We look forward to the final paper. Learn more about Professor O'Leary: buff.ly/mkVKrx0.
- Extreme Weather Update for Friday, January 23: • All UW Law Classes are canceled • UW Law Library will be closed • Campus buildings are open and all other campus operations will take place as normal Read the campus news release: buff.ly/qebEbKQ For up-to-date news on campus operations: wisc.edu
- @derekclinger.bsky.social @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social ponders what could happen next
- @joshuabraver.bsky.social joins the Wisconsin Law In Action podcast to talk about a common theme in his recent writing: What happens when law and morality come into conflict for members of the military. Listen and subscribe: buff.ly/jqfSL8J.
- Join us for the 2026 Thomas E. Fairchild Lecture with Justice Goodwin G. Liu, Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court. 📅 Jan 29 | ⏰ 4 p.m. CT Learn more and register: buff.ly/8YYugnS.
- @alex-huneeus.bsky.social discusses the US intervention in Venezuela, highlighting the framing of the operation around drug trafficking and the differences between domestic and international legal systems. Listen to the @civicmedia.us interview:
- Open government experts are raising concerns over Wisconsin legislative leaders' decision to ban members of the public from recording hearings at the Capitol. Anuj Desai, a professor who specializes in First Amendment issues, is interviewed by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: buff.ly/WOSQqga
- @alex-huneeus.bsky.social discusses the US intervention in Venezuela, from potential breaches of international law to its implications for other Latin American countries. Listen to the interview:
- Reposted by University of Wisconsin Law School1/ Starting a thread to track the DOJ voter data litigation as courts begin hearing these cases. So far, DOJ has sued 23 states + DC for refusing to hand over sensitive voter data like SSNs and driver's license numbers. My full analysis: statedemocracy.law.wisc.edu/featured/202...
- Harrison Stark of @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social tells @sbauerap.bsky.social @apnews.com: “It’s almost guaranteed there will be federal litigation over a lot of these policies.” apnews.com/article/immi...
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- Do ICE Officers Have Immunity? @hannarosin.bsky.social interviews @bgodar.bsky.social of @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social for @theatlantic.com: "There are several cases where federal courts have recognized that federal officers do not have absolute immunity." www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/202...
- @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social senior staff @derekclinger.bsky.social comments on federal court rulings blocking an executive order aimed at revising election rules nationwide, warning that the order is still having a tangible impact within the federal government. Read the full story:
- If you're a baseball fan, the latest Wisconsin Law In Action podcast should be a hit. ⚾️ Elizabeth Manriquez discusses her "Attorneys in the Baseball Hall of Fame" book chapter about Bowie Kent Kuhn, the Major League Baseball Commissioner from 1969 to 1984 and licensed attorney. buff.ly/7M6jrnL
- A new video shows the fatal Minnesota ICE shooting from the officer's perspective. John Gross comments: tinyurl.com/59fvmda7.
- @bgodar.bsky.social of @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social explains the law and offers some history as well ...
- One of the many outlets turning to @bgodar.bsky.social of @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social for expertise; this is @chicagotribune.com. Check out all of her appearances as well as others from our faculty tied to the Minnesota ICE shooting: law.wisc.edu/faculty/topi...
- Reposted by University of Wisconsin Law SchoolI’m proud to have worked with the Native American Rights Fund on an amicus brief on behalf of Native communities about the difficulties Native communities face when voting by mail: www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...
- Join us Jan. 29 for the 2026 Thomas Fairchild Lecture, featuring Justice Goodwin G. Liu, Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court. Learn more and register: buff.ly/mgZ3f5Q.
- John Gross, an associate professor who has written extensively about police use of force, reviewed the videos of Wednesday's ICE shooting in Minneapolis. He shared his conclusions with the CBC. buff.ly/sTKwFy9
- Amid a rift across law enforcement agencies, @Bgodar.bsky.social of @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social discusses whether Minnesota can prosecute a federal officer who violates state criminal laws. Via @wsj.com --
- @ClinicLawProf and Bryna Godar & @RobYablonl of @uwlawdemocracy have offered their expertise to state, national and international news outlets since Wednesday's fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis. Read through the headlines in this roundup: buff.ly/CTB8S2X
- @startribune.com talked to 5 use-of-force experts, including our own John Gross, about the Minneapolis ICE shooting. @bgodar.bsky.social of @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social is also quoted regarding the question of prosecution. www.startribune.com/we-talked-to...
- @govevers.wisconsin.gov appointed David Hudges '12 to the Kenosha County Circuit Court – Branch 4. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Anthony Milisauskas’ resignation. Read more:
- @robyablon.bsky.social discusses the standard for immunity in regard to a fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota during an interview with AP News: buff.ly/dwjJIvz.
