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Watch: The Changing Political and Intellectual Landscape of Criminal Justice Reform https://t.co/43EtAjiZw6 #HLS200 — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) April 1, 2018

A Case For Giving 16-Year-Olds The Vote After the nationwide "March For Our Lives" demonstrations, and the public discourse that followed, NPR's Michel Martin reflects on the proposal to give teens a say at the ballot box. Read more on NPR

Barbershop: White House Calls Stephon Clark Shooting A 'Local' Matter Protests continue in Sacramento following the shooting of Stephon Clark. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with community activist Barry Accius, former National Black Police Association Director Ron Hampton, and former sheriff of King County, Wash., Sue Rahr. Read more on NPR

All employers urged to create and enforce #sexualharassment policies, @ABAhod rules. #ABAMidyear https://t.co/gcqTSbI6NL via @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/ZAW2e6XK35 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 31, 2018

Trump's affairs and the future of the nondisclosure agreement: @JeannieSuk via @NewYorker https://t.co/7cTG6qKbfz — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) March 31, 2018

Could you push yourself to run 7 marathons? On all 7 continents? In 7 days? Find out why the executive director of @NYCBarAssnNews took on this grueling challenge. https://t.co/UEMYlME8Qr via @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/8quaPGQTlF — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 31, 2018

Texas Woman Sentenced To 5 Years For Illegal Voting Crystal Mason is a convicted felon. "She didn't understand! She was never told she couldn't vote," her lawyer said. Read more on NPR

Don't forget -- you only have until 11:59 p.m. CT Sunday to vote for your favorite #Peeps in #Law diorama! Check out the finalists at https://t.co/BMZHpz9QGK and follow the links to see galleries from the past 10 years! #StrangerPeeps via @ABAJournal pic.twitter.com/uK4yAdo6XR — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 31, 2018

Two Centuries of Treasures in the Harvard Law School Library: An Exhibit https://t.co/HPdGUifW0B #HLS200 pic.twitter.com/esxUQEehje — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) March 31, 2018

Watching a graphic video while deciding the fate of a former lawyer led to a health issue for one South #Texas juror. https://t.co/wb7XJqT4tU via @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/BOCdF3J4dl — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 31, 2018

#NoorSalman , the wife of the man who killed 49 people in a 2016 mass shooting at #PulseNightclub in #Florida , is acquitted. #criminaljustice https://t.co/AsSK8mRiuB via @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/qSgJjhUMAM — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 31, 2018

Families whose dogs are killed by police are being awarded significant damages by the courts. https://t.co/6uCUlxoLQU via @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/xwH7v2Et5n — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 31, 2018

Officer Who Killed Alton Sterling Is Fired, The One Who Pinned Him Down Is Suspended Before firing Officer Blane Salamoni for use of force violations and failure to command his temper, Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul cautioned, "Unreasonable fear within an officer is dangerous." Read more on NPR

Judge #StephenReinhardt dies at 87; was considered the "liberal lion" of the #9thCir . #obituaries https://t.co/1PkQtP0A6Q via @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/Q1ZzqTcjGI — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 31, 2018

Are jury trials the solution to corruption in Armenian courts? Susannah Marshall '19 via @AnticorruptBlog https://t.co/swrJNKJXgt — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) March 30, 2018

A federal appeals court rules that @Google violated @Oracle 's #copyright by using its open-source code. #fairuse via @LawScribbler and @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/2m8iL6AVBD — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2018

. @ABACoLAP launches a fundraising effort for a video campaign to end the stigma of seeking help for mental illness and substance abuse. https://t.co/GPAgLbXfhw via @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/a3undJ5TaN — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2018

Find out why a juror considering the fate of a former #Texas lawyer fainted while leaving the courtroom. https://t.co/mD6GW43qLH via @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/eWzbEAWUhl — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2018

Immigration backlog grows as #Trump administration curtails administrative closures. #immigrationlaw https://t.co/MKa77mpsY8 via @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/lqMzlER2U1 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2018

Congratulations to Professor Intisar Rabb (second from left), recipient of @MAblacklawyers Trailblazer Award! pic.twitter.com/8WLSWG3Rqk — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) March 30, 2018

. @ABAPresident expresses strong support of the @librarycongress budget request for FY2019 in a letter to the chair and ranking member of @HouseAppropsGOP . https://t.co/I82p2t1GoN via @ABAJournal @HilarieBass . pic.twitter.com/Ddyg6ta8Zj — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2018

Attorneys Will Factor In Impact Of #MeToo Movement In New Bill Cosby Trial Nearly a year after jurors failed to reach a verdict on sexual assault charges against Bill Cosby, the comedian is about to be tried again. This time attorneys will be factoring in the impact of the #MeToo movement on the jury. Read more on NPR

Wife Of Orlando Nightclub Gunman Acquitted Of All Charges A jury has acquitted the only person charged in connection with the 2016 Pulse nightclub mass shooting in Orlando, Fla. Prosecutors had accused the gunman's widow, Noor Salman, of obstructing justice and helping her husband plan the attack. Read more on NPR

A program revived by #Obama that extended Pell grants to prisoners is set to expire at the end of this year and its future is uncertain. Read more about the issue in this article by @Nikki_Lew at @MarshallProj . https://t.co/yY7kIVd0Cy via @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/HFtNVce0hu — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2018

Here’s how Trump’s legal team may be falling short of the mark: @alexgwhiting weighs in via @BostonGlobe https://t.co/RwEFBBjUZE — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) March 30, 2018

If you're in #California , you'll soon find a warning label with your #coffee after a judge's ruling. #Prop65 #healthlaw . https://t.co/7YFIcI9Rcs via @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/DA8eyQxaCe — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2018

6 Of 8 Shots Hit Stephon Clark's Back, Independent Family Autopsy Finds The city has experienced nearly two weeks of protests since 22-year-old Clark was killed by two police officers. Read more on NPR

An appeals court rules that #AdnanSyed , the subject of a @serial podcast, is entitled to a new murder #trial . https://t.co/OCPwgdVdCg via @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/jk6kyPJVwo — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2018

Students from @Harvard_Law traveled to Puerto Rico over spring break, offering legal aid to residents and helping rebuild their homes and communities https://t.co/H1AWnQvKE5 — Harvard University (@Harvard) March 30, 2018

Seth Rich's Brother Files Lawsuit Alleging Baseless Claims On DNC Hack Dallas investor Ed Butowsky is sued a third time over conspiracy theories linking a DNC staffer's death to the leak of party emails. The suit also names an online activist and The Washington Times. Read more on NPR

. @FoleyandLardner and @garderelaw to merge effective Sunday. #lawfirms https://t.co/wZNsbPOj7h via @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/hI6IBxBH3n — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2018

Slack US standards could hurt automakers in global clean car market. “I don’t really know if the auto industry wants what this administration might be doing, it might be like the dog that caught the car.” @JodyFreemanHLS by @CoralMDavenport + @HirokoTabuchi https://t.co/5PQwXIZWfh — Harvard Law E&ELP (@HarvardEELP) March 30, 2018

#NoorSalman , the widow of #PulseNightclub mass shooter #OmarMateen , is acquitted by federal jurors in #Florida . #criminaljustice https://t.co/jcb6ESTV70 via @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/Ac3b3cOgyH — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2018

Wife Of Orlando Nightclub Shooter Cleared Of All Charges Prosecutors had accused Salman of obstructing justice and helping her husband, Omar Mateen, plan the 2016 attack that left 50 people dead, including Mateen. On Friday she was acquitted of both counts. Read more on NPR

Judge Stephen Reinhardt, considered the "liberal lion" at the #SanFrancisco -based #9thCir , dies at 87. #obituaries https://t.co/rNEAOjGVVz pic.twitter.com/vigkIB5y7d — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2018

. @Google infringed @Oracle 's #copyright and may owe billions, Federal Circuit rules. https://t.co/wI0QEzXljF via @LawScribbler and @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/JRVEFI7cHt — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2018

. @ABAesq group raises funds for a video project to fight the stigma against seeking help for mental illness and substance-abuse problems. https://t.co/wV6v8MAu27 via @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/oGClB1Ik9A — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2018

Methodist Resort In Michigan Says Only Christians Can Buy Property There There's a housing association on Lake Michigan where only practicing Christians can own property. They say they are a religious organization and are exempt from anti-discrimination laws. Read more on NPR

In a letter to @GOP lawmakers, #JeffSessions says there is no need at this time for a second special counsel to investigate the @FBI . #attorneygeneral https://t.co/1Xwsrq49FH via @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/cMvyodxju5 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2018

New podcast from @hlrecord 's 'Leading Questions': Bruce Mann talks about his love of history (and musicals) https://t.co/MRxZn42zYi — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) March 30, 2018

#SCOTUS seems troubled by partisan #gerrymandering allegations in oral arguments this week, but don't appear to have a plan to address the issue. Could a "non-opinion" in the case happen? https://t.co/SzoV3FoLmR via @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/5KiQo57Foq — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2018

Judicial independence is part of the DNA of state and federal judicial systems and a feature that makes our courts models for other democracies, notes Michael H. Reed of @Pepper_Law . #DefendingJustice #faircourts https://t.co/hoIsK8mL7a via @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/VdszF5WKKY — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2018

A #Wyoming law firm that routinely billed a longtime client in 15-minute increments is not obligated to reduce its legal tab, the state's Supreme Court says. https://t.co/Z2y2XgtNQ3 via @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/RjxXh57cQl — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 29, 2018

#JeffSessions says a second special counsel to probe the @FBI is not needed at this time. #attorneygeneral https://t.co/wabmbfTzuF via @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/qwqMTZkZGE — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 29, 2018

A change in #Utah law is intended to legalize "free-range #parenting ." What is it and would you allow it? #legislation https://t.co/8aRZ9V2lYa pic.twitter.com/bTE1Pny35f — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 29, 2018

Sessions Says 'No' To Republican Requests For A Second Special Counsel Sessions said a special counsel is reserved for extraordinary circumstances, and argues that the GOP allegations do not rise to that level. Instead, Sessions has assigned the U.S. attorney for Utah. Read more on NPR

Former Skadden associate argues repercussions are sentence enough for lying in special counsel probe https://t.co/Mh2LqjAvvJ via @ABAJournal — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 29, 2018

Law School conference hears from @NFL players on roots of activism, ideas for improving police-community relations https://t.co/pzdCMA7IiU @coalitionplayer @MalcolmJenkins @McCourtyTwins @AnquanBoldin @demario__davis @FairPunishment #CriminalJusticeReform — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) March 29, 2018

An @ABAesq brief supports the procedural rights of #Louisiana lawyer denied a military spouse waiver for bar admission in #Georgia . https://t.co/8x6BWyw1iH via @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/jJlTjSZo4r — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 29, 2018

Federal Judge Allows Emoluments Lawsuit Against President Trump To Proceed Last year, Maine Gov. Paul LePage stayed at the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C. On Wednesday, a federal judge cited the visit as evidence in an emoluments case against President Trump. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Portland Press Herald reporter Scott Thistle, who broke the story last year. Read more on NPR

TOMORROW IS THE DEADLINE! Submit your poetry to the @HNMCP annual art contest. This year we're inviting original works of poetry that engage themes of conflict and dialogue. Read more at https://t.co/eTLa2NjywH . pic.twitter.com/WpGNl2OvhR — Harvard NMCP (@HNMCP) March 29, 2018

A #LongIsland -based foreclosure #lawfirm is accused of overbilling @FannieMae through affiliates' "exponential markups." https://t.co/9DFaiS8YMw via @ABAJournal pic.twitter.com/u87DW1vBcU — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 29, 2018

'Serial' Subject Adnan Syed Deserves A New Trial, Appeals Court Rules Maryland's second-highest court has upheld a ruling vacating Syed's murder conviction, which the hit podcast covered. Syed will be re-tried in a lower court, provided Thursday's ruling isn't appealed. Read more on NPR

How One Group Is Seeding Victims' Rights Laws Across The Country Methodically moving state by state, a group funded by a California billionaire is working its way toward adding a victims' rights amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Read more on NPR

A #Florida lawyer spends several hours in jail after chastising a judge as "disrespectful to the people." #trials #litigation https://t.co/KbZpzSeWTL via @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/tuYUuLm5So — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 29, 2018

Collections and Connections: Stories from the Harvard Law School Library https://t.co/ohAn0PESJo @hlslib #HLS200 — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) March 29, 2018

Though it still plans to close, @SavannahLawSch is offering students the chance to complete their education in the same city with other options available. #lawschools https://t.co/UNqP18eNCI via @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/4k0QRMOmuF — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 29, 2018

'Aggressive' Advance Directive Permits Halting Food And Water In Severe Dementia Supporters call this right-to-die proposal the strongest move yet to document a person's advance wishes in cases of severe dementia. Critics say it would deny basic care to society's most vulnerable. Read more on NPR

A former lawyer for convicted murderer #DrewPeterson is ordered to pay a $50K sanction and attend an ethics course over his behavior in separate case. #legalethics https://t.co/1dgPT1UEzw via @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/L7RzXQydny — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 29, 2018

'Aggressive' Advance Directive Permits Halting Food And Water In Severe Dementia Supporters call this right-to-die proposal the strongest move yet to document a person's advance wishes in cases of severe dementia. Critics say it would deny basic care to society's most vulnerable. Read more on NPR

Ready To Read The Results Of The Russia Investigation? Prepare For Disappointment. A former prosecutor explains why the public will likely be left in the dark once the special counsel's investigation wraps. Read more on NPR

Look Who's Counting: The Politics Of The US Census They're asking what?! Read more on NPR

Could #SCOTUS issue a "non-opinion" in a partisan gerrymandering case? #BenisekvLamone https://t.co/QnSquWOS9U via @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/VaoNldN7a7 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 29, 2018

Judicial independence is neither a Democrat versus Republican nor a liberal versus conservative issue, notes Michael Reed of @Pepper_Law in our latest #DefendingJustice piece. #faircourts https://t.co/4AF1VAofpU via @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/ITjivNhAbm — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 29, 2018

The Second Amendment isn’t the problem: @tribelaw via @washingtonpost https://t.co/S8kaK7SERX — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) March 29, 2018

#Wyoming 's Supreme Court says a law firm that billed a longtime client in 15-minute increments does not have to reduce its legal tab. #ethics #attorneyfees https://t.co/x8e4jfrxRC via @ABAJournal pic.twitter.com/E73fc44JwE — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 29, 2018

What is free-range #parenting and which state is believed to be the first in the nation to legalize it? https://t.co/x2j8E4SHUM via @ABAJournal pic.twitter.com/S6UKTF8bw4 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 29, 2018

Sessions Want To Overrule Judges Who Put Deportation Cases on Hold Attorney General Jeff Sessions is moving to reshape the immigration courts by clearing a massive backlog of cases. Critics say he's considering unprecedented changes in order to speed up deportations. Read more on NPR

Will more #BigLaw firms follow @mungertolles and @Orrick in dropping mandatory arbitration agreements? https://t.co/Px3JXGkiwt via @sfw70II and @ABAJournal . pic.twitter.com/AKbRWu6gew — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 29, 2018