Free Speech
A Campus Toolkit
Free speech and academic freedom have long been hot topics on college campuses. Free Speech: A Campus Toolkit equips students with the tools they need to make informed judgments about campus controversies for themselves.
No such thing as presidential ‘removal power’ in early America, paper finds
A new paper from Andrea Katz, associate professor of law at Washington University in St. Louis and expert on constitutional law and presidential power, disputes a long-standing claim that America’s founders agreed the president holds an unrestricted power to fire executive officials.
Mid-decade redistricting may be new norm
The Missouri Legislature has passed a plan to redraw the state’s congressional maps, potentially handing a Democrat-leaning seat to Republicans and giving Republicans a 7-1 district advantage. Partisan mid-decade redistricting, once very rare, could become the new normal, says an expert on voting rights at Washington University in St. Louis.
Weidenbaum Center fall series kicks off Sept. 4
From politics on college campuses to the economy and AI, the fall events series presented by the Weidenbaum Center at Washington University in St. Louis will address many of the most pressing policy issues facing America and the world today.
Sadat named to eyeWitness to Atrocities board
Leila Sadat, the James Carr Professor of International Criminal Law at WashU, has been appointed to the board of eyeWitness to Atrocities, founded by the International Bar Association.
Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor to visit WashU
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor returns to WashU Sept. 10 for a chat with Chancellor Andrew D. Martin.
Richards serves as privacy ombudsman in 23andMe bankruptcy case
WashU privacy law expert Neil Richards had a unique opportunity this year to put his training to use: He was named an ombudsman to guide the courts on how genetic data owned by 23andMe should be handled during its sale.
West appointed provost at Washington University in St. Louis
Mark D. West, a renowned legal scholar and former dean of the University of Michigan Law School, has been appointed provost of Washington University in St. Louis, effective August 1, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin.
School of Law honors 2025 distinguished alumni
The School of Law has recognized six alumni with 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards. These annual awards honor alumni who have obtained distinction in their careers while exemplifying characteristics of leadership, commitment, courage and confidence.
Federal court order a victory for rule of law
WashU election law expert Travis Crum said a preliminary injunction blocking two major provisions of a controversial executive order by the Trump administration targeting federal voter registration procedures is a victory for the rule of law.
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