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Emory Law @emorylaw.bsky.social · 14h

Professor Matthew Lawrence of #EmoryLaw offers insight in The New York Times on the political and legal implications of federal shutdowns and their use as tools of leverage.

Read more: https://nyti.ms/3KQqzI0

Trump Seizes On Shutdown to Punish Political Foes

The White House has cut or paused billions in funding to Democratic-run cities and states since the federal government came to a halt.

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Emory Law @emorylaw.bsky.social · 1d

Professor Ifeoma Ajunwa of #EmoryLaw joins The Ballpark Podcast to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping the modern workplace and the challenges it poses for fairness and accountability.

Listen here: https://bit.ly/4qfT9mz

AI and the workplace with Professor Ifeoma Ajunwa | The Ballpark podcast | USAPP

AI is now increasingly playing a role in many parts of our lives, and the workplace is no exception. AI is now being used by employers to help them to recruit new staff and by jobseekers in their appl...

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Emory Law @emorylaw.bsky.social · 8d

Professor Michael Broyde of #EmoryLaw shares an op-ed in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution offering legal insight on current discussions surrounding reproductive law and policy.

Read more: https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2025/10/dont-confuse-abortion-and-ivf-fetal-personhood-raises-different-questions/

Don’t confuse abortion and IVF: Fetal personhood raises different questions

Despite efforts to conflate abortion and in-vitro fertilization, these two procedures are very different and should be treated as such under secular and religious law.

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Emory Law @emorylaw.bsky.social · 12d

Professor Mark Nevitt of #EmoryLaw critiques recent U.S. military strikes on alleged narcotrafficking vessels, calling them “unsatisfactory and deeply disturbing” for lacking clear legal justification under international or domestic law.

Read more: https://wapo.st/46xxGOb

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Emory Law @emorylaw.bsky.social · 12d

Join the Vulnerability and the Human Condition Initiative and the Feminism and Legal Theory Project for “Vulnerability Theory and Sharenting” featuring Dr. Claire Bessant on Wednesday, October 8 at 4:00 p.m. in G575/Zoom.

Email [email protected] for the Zoom link.

Emory Law @emorylaw.bsky.social · 14d

Professor Jessica Roberts of #EmoryLaw co-authors a new paper in Science on the urgent need for stronger protections of consumer genetic privacy as DTC genetic data sales raise growing concerns.

Read more: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adz7229

Emory Law @emorylaw.bsky.social · 27d

#EmoryLaw Professor Mark Nevitt explains why Trump’s federalization of policing raises significant legal questions in Just Security.
Read more: https://www.justsecurity.org/119337/podcast-wjh-federalization-dc-police/

Podcast: Federalization of DC Law Enforcement Updates

Brian Netter and Mark Nevitt join David Aaron to break down the legal and policy implications of the federalization of D.C. law enforcement.

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Emory Law @emorylaw.bsky.social · 29d

#EmoryLaw Professor Alex Zhang breaks down what to expect from the 2025 tax bill in a recent interview with WXIA 11Alive.
Watch here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5hh555pkom70d0is0qrv0/WXIA-Emory-Law-Alex-Zhang-8-21-25.mp4?rlkey=e9g1cszx39l4mi80xqijork7p&e=1&dl=0

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Emory Law @emorylaw.bsky.social · Sep 12

#EmoryLaw professor Morgan Cloud Davis discusses how an ICE federal statute is creating fear and “complete chaos” in Georgia. Read more from 11Alive News Investigates: https://bit.ly/4mTVvFu

Georgia ICE arrests stem from low-level charges, data shows

Data from Georgia law enforcement agencies with 287(g) partnerships reveals how immigration enforcement is handled in the state.

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Emory Law @emorylaw.bsky.social · Sep 11

#EmoryLaw Professor Ifeoma Ajunwa explains how hiring platforms deter older candidates from applying for jobs. Read more in DNYUZ: https://dnyuz.com/2025/08/21/older-americans-in-their-80s-are-applying-for-jobs-and-hitting-a-wall/

Older Americans in their 80s are applying for jobs — and hitting a wall

Henry Montez, 87, recently lost his job and is embarking on some upcoming projects.Alyssa Schukar for BICharles Meoni may be

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Emory Law @emorylaw.bsky.social · Sep 11

We extend our thanks to Prof. Nicholas Parrillo of Yale Law School (@YaleLawSch) for speaking at our faculty colloquium on Wednesday, September, and for his excellent presentation, ”Administrative Law as a Choice of Business Strategy.” #TeamEmoryLaw

Emory Law @emorylaw.bsky.social · Sep 10

#EmoryLaw professor Andrew Jennings writes in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on why Georgia’s Securities Commission lags behind other states.
Read the article: https://www.ajc.com/news/2025/08/after-first-liberty-collapse-raffensperger-pushes-for-fraud-fighting-powers/

After alleged Ponzi scheme, Raffensperger pushes for more fraud-fighting powers

After the collapse of First Liberty Building & Loan, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is calling for more anti-fraud powers.

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Emory Law @emorylaw.bsky.social · Sep 9

#EmoryLaw professor Michael Broyde writes for Canopy Forum on how to balance faith and inclusion in the federal workplace.
Read the article: https://canopyforum.org/2025/08/27/balancing-faith-and-inclusion-in-the-federal-workplace/

"Balancing Faith and Inclusion in the Federal Workplace" by Michael J. Broyde - Canopy Forum

Courtroom Bench Gavel by Patrick Feller (CC BY 2.0). A new memorandum from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), issued July 28, 2025, has put the spotlight on religious expression in federal...

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Emory Law @emorylaw.bsky.social · Sep 8

#EmoryLaw professor Deepa Das Acevedo offers “A Field Guide to Legal Anthropology” in Inquisitive magazine.
Read the article: https://inquisitivemag.org/articles/field-guide/a-field-guide-to-legal-anthropology/

A Field Guide to Legal Anthropology — Inquisitive

Anthropologists think we’re lawyers. Lawyers think we’re anthropologists.

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Emory Law @emorylaw.bsky.social · Sep 5

Professor Mark Nevitt of #EmoryLaw explains how Trump may face legal challenges to using military funds for a border wall in Task & Purpose.

Read more: https://taskandpurpose.com/news/dod-200-million-border-wall/

Pentagon shifts $200 million from barracks, schools, facilities to border wall

The Pentagon is shifting $200 million from the Army, Navy and Air Force to pay for a partial border wall at a military test range.

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Emory Law @emorylaw.bsky.social · Sep 4

We extend our thanks to Prof.Andrew Chin of UNC School of Law (@unc_law) for speaking at our faculty colloquium Wednesday, September 3rd and for his excellent presentation, ‘”The Black Box Presidency.” We appreciate you sharing your valuable insights. #TeamEmoryLaw

Emory Law @emorylaw.bsky.social · Sep 3

Professor Michael J. Barron of #EmoryLaw tells WSB-TV that judges should exercise greater discretion when handling violent offenders.

Read more: https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/man-accused-shooting-someone-atlanta-skate-park-twice-one-month/FJFFAG32URGBRL74YKYEWQ26M4/

Man accused of shooting someone at Atlanta skate park twice in one month

Atlanta Police are revealing more details about the man accused of shooting a 19-year-old at a skate park last week — and say this isn’t the first time he’s been accused of a similar crime.

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Emory Law @emorylaw.bsky.social · Sep 3

Professor Mark Nevitt of #EmoryLaw shares eight key takeaways from the Texas flood tragedy in Lawfare.

Read the analysis: https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/eight-takeaways-from-the-texas-flood-tragedy

Eight Takeaways From the Texas Flood Tragedy

There are steps lawmakers can take today to avert the full human costs of these extreme weather events.

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Emory Law @emorylaw.bsky.social · Sep 2

Professor Sara Zdeb of #EmoryLaw speaks with the BBC on whether future Trump judicial nominees could be selected for loyalty.

Read the article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g2n74lv00o

Who is Emil Bove, Trump's former lawyer and nominee for federal judge?

Mr Bove represented Trump in his Manhattan criminal trial, and has been confirmed for a lifetime judicial appointment.

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Emory Law @emorylaw.bsky.social · Aug 29

Professor Mark Nevitt of #EmoryLaw joins the AGG Talks Podcast to discuss the legal challenges of climate resilience in economic development.

Listen here: https://www.agg.com/news-insights/publications/agg-talks-development-podcast-series/

AGG Talks: Development Podcast Series | News & Insights | Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Our podcast series, “AGG Talks: Development,” examines today’s built environment and the communities within through a legal lens. Led by Rebecca Davis and Caroline Magee, each episode features thought...

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Emory Law @emorylaw.bsky.social · Aug 28

Professor Andrew Jennings of #EmoryLaw highlights the critical role state securities regulators play in addressing misconduct, amid coverage of Georgia’s regulatory gaps.

Read more in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: https://bit.ly/3UMuQOt

How First Liberty evaded scrutiny from state and federal regulators for so long

First Liberty Building & Loan's alleged Ponzi scheme took root in regulatory gaps in Georgia law and its failure to register its sale of investments.

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Emory Law @emorylaw.bsky.social · Aug 27

Professor Michael Broyde of #EmoryLaw discusses the OPM memo on proselytizing in the workplace, noting its delicate balance between faith inclusion and legal limits.

Read more in Bloomberg Law: https://bit.ly/3HUDLKK

OPM Memo Allowing Proselytizing Walks Fine Faith-Inclusion Line

Opinion: Emory University law professor Michael Broyde says a memo highlighting the legal right to proselytize at work must be carefully managed to ensure everyone feels safe and included in their off...

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Emory Law @emorylaw.bsky.social · Aug 27

Professor John Acevedo of #EmoryLaw explains Attorney General Chris Carr’s lawsuit challenging Savannah’s gun regulations.

Read more from 11Alive: https://www.11alive.com/video/news/local/11alive-news-the-take-carrs-lawsuit-targets-savannah-gun-rules-8825/85-4a9a3efc-fded-44d3-a9b4-e4645e438ff4

11Alive News: The Take | Carr's lawsuit targets Savannah gun rules (8/8/25)

John Acevedo analyzes AG Chris Carr's move to stop Savannah from enforcing local gun laws and its impact on city control.

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Emory Law @emorylaw.bsky.social · Aug 26

#EmoryLaw professor Mark Nevitt explains why Trump’s use of the National Guard in DC is tenuous from a legal perspective.

Read The Economist: https://econ.st/4oQc2vo

Why Donald Trump is wrong to take over the DC police

The emergency he cites is overhyped

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Emory Law @emorylaw.bsky.social · Aug 26

#EmoryLaw professor Mary Dudziak notes that “it’s hard to find a historical analogy of what Trump is doing,” as questions mount over presidential authority in DC.

Read more via Christian Science Monitor: https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2025/0812/trump-dc-police-national-guard

With DC crackdown, Trump reorients balance of power between city, feds

President Donald Trump’s takeover of the D.C. police department and deployment of the National Guard has opened a new chapter in the district’s relationship with the federal government.

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