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Prof. David Gray was quoted in “MD House Lawmakers Ponder Changes to Recording Consent Laws,” in the @mddailyrecord.bsky.social, here.

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MD House lawmakers ponder changes to recording consent laws
Maryland House lawmakers considered the possibility of sponsoring legislation to chip away at Maryland’s all-party consent recording statute.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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@mgraber1.bsky.social k Garber is featured in The Washington Post’s coverage of “The First-Term Democrat Facing a Trump Prosecution,” offering thoughtful insight into a complex moment for our legal and political systems.

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The first-term Democrat facing a Trump prosecution
“I don’t want to be in jail.” Rep. LaMonica McIver is fighting Trump in court — and risks 17 years behind bars.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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What makes Maryland Carey Law stand out? A curriculum grounded in theory, hands-on clinics where students work on real cases, and unique programs that let you shape policy and drive impact alongside nationally recognized faculty.

Learn why one student, Rebecca Wells, chose Maryland Carey Law.
November 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Rena Steinzor, professor at @law.umaryland.edu, is quoted in Newsweek about a new EPA rule that could give the agency power to determine if chemicals like asbestos, formaldehyde, mercury and lead could be used in specific cases.

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"The rule is designed to make it far easier for manufacturers of toxic and potentially toxic chemicals to win approval from EPA to market their products without taking the time to conduct adequate risk assessments," Rena Steinzor, a professor of law at the University of Maryland. Background photo of toxic chemical barrels.
October 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Mark Graber‬ was quoted in “Brown Compiles ‘Voluminous’ Record of Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Policies,” in Maryland Matters

https://marylandmatters.org/2025/11/07/brown-compiles-voluminous-record-of-legal-challenges-to-trump-administration-policies/
Brown compiles 'voluminous' record of legal challenges to Trump administration policies - Maryland Matters
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has joined more than 100 legal actions against Trump administration policies. Critics say he's playing political games, but Brown says he's merely protecting the rights of Maryland and its residents.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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@ac-alonsoyoder.bsky.social was quoted in “ICE Partnerships Divide: Wicomico Shelves Plan, Other Counties Move Forward,” in the Baltimore Sun.

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ICE partnerships divide: Wicomico shelves plan, other counties move forward
Wicomico County dropped its controversial 287(g) ICE partnership after protests, legal concerns, and new state guidance on immigration laws.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Please read this wonderful essay by @dennislytton.bsky.social in @liberalcurrents.com. It displays the author's deep well of knowledge in history, institutions, and democracy, and it endorses key insights from Parliamentary America. It is well worth your time.
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The American Presidency Can Never Be Trusted Again
It’s time for multiparty democracy and a limited executive.
www.liberalcurrents.com
November 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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“I view bar passage as a core obligation to students,” Renée Laurent, dean of Maryland Carey Law, said in an interview. “We want students thinking about the bar from the minute they walk in the door.”
November 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Professor Natalie Ram was featured in The New York Times article on the Louvre robbery and DNA identification, highlighting her expertise in genetic privacy and criminal justice.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/world/europe/louvre-heist-dna-databases.html
Arrests in Louvre Heist Show Power of DNA Databases in Solving Crimes
France’s trove of DNA profiles has helped solve high-profile crimes and was used to find some of the Louvre suspects, and it is growing. The police can also access other countries’ databases.
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Prof. @mgraber1.bsky.social was quoted in “California Attorney General Warns Trump Will Try to Undermine Prop. 50 Election,” in the Sacramento Bee.

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California attorney general warns Trump will try to undermine Prop. 50 election
Expect monitors to make false accusations of wrongdoing, says California AG Rob Bonta.
www.sacbee.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Robert Percival was quoted in “An EPA Plan to Kill Climate Rule Worries Businesses,” in the New York Times.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/climate/endangerment-finding-auto-energy-lawsuits.html
An E.P.A. Plan to Kill a Major Climate Rule Is Worrying Business Leaders
Some carmakers and energy executives say the plan would trigger costly litigation and spur individual states to create a patchwork of tighter rules.
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Congratulations to Danielle Basdekis ’26, named one of UMB’s Students of the Year! With a passion for social justice and public interest law, Danielle has quickly made her mark as a student, scholar, and leader.

Read more: https://www.law.umaryland.edu/content/articles/name-907466-en.html
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Prof @leighgoodmark.bsky.social comments on domestic violence in the @southsideweekly.bsky.social

https://southsideweekly.com/migrant-shelter-residents-were-disproportionately-arrested-for-domestic-violence/
Migrant Shelter Residents Were Disproportionately Arrested for Domestic Violence
Despite having fewer reported incidents than the city average, migrant shelters saw more domestic violence arrests during the two years they operated.
southsideweekly.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Congratulations to Professor @dbtobin.bsky.social on his investiture as the Gordon, Wolf & Carney Professor of Law!

Here’s a look at the evening’s celebration...
October 31, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Markus Rauschecker spoke to Tom Hall on WYPR’s Midday with Tom Hall 📻 about Maryland’s new data privacy laws.

https://www.wypr.org/show/midday/2025-10-27/maryland-leads-country-in-data-privacy-guardrails-as-new-statewide-law-goes-into-effect
October 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Prof Rena Steinzor was quoted in “Landmark CRA Ruling May Open Door to Reissuing Blocked EPA Rules,” in Inside EPA, here.

https://insideepa.com/daily-news/landmark-cra-ruling-may-open-door-reissuing-blocked-epa-rules
Landmark CRA Ruling May Open Door To Reissuing Blocked EPA Rules | InsideEPA.com
A precedential appellate ruling could open the door to a future Democratic administration reissuing versions of EPA rules struck down under the Congressional Review Act (CRA), administrative law experts say, though one source cautions that any effort to do so “would be far from a slam dunk.”
insideepa.com
October 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Professor @ac-alonsoyoder.bsky.social was quoted in “Maryland AG’s ICE Guidance Won’t Impact Police Partnerships, Sheriffs Say, Calling It a Stunt,” in the Baltimore Sun.

Read more here: www.baltimoresun.com/2025/10/16/m...
Maryland AG’s ICE guidance won’t impact police partnerships, sheriffs say, calling it a stunt
Maryland sheriffs call it a political stunt, while legal experts say State Attorney General Anthony Brown’s guidance won’t impact current or future ICE partnerships
www.baltimoresun.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Professor @chazarnett.bsky.social delivered his investiture lecture on October 9, followed by the Law & Justice Symposium, which brought together leading scholars to discuss the intersections of law, race, technology, and justice.

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October 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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The Latinx Law Students Association (LLSA) hosted its annual Dean José Bahamonde-González IMPACTO Awards on Oct. 14, celebrating Latinidad pride and the accomplishments of the Latinx legal community.

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October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Professor @ac-alonsoyoder.bsky.social was featured in the @wusa9.com.web.brid.gy article "Bowie father denied bond after ICE arrest."

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Bowie father denied bond after ICE arrest
Man arrested by ICE in front of children may be transferred to West Coast detention center
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October 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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@leighgoodmark.bsky.social was quoted in “‘I am the Jail’: Victims of Domestic Violence by Police Say They Feared Reporting Abuse,” in the Detroit News, here: www.detroitnews.com/story/news/l...
'I am the jail': Victims of domestic violence by police say they feared reporting abuse
Legislation is pending in the Michigan Senate that would revoke licenses of police who abuse their partners, a problem advocates say is pervasive.
www.detroitnews.com
October 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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@vanhollen.senate.gov te.gov visited Maryland Carey Law to discuss immigration policy, the rule of law, and free speech with students.

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October 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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@leighgoodmark.bsky.social was featured in “Is Abolition the Answer?” on the podcast The Girlfriends: Jailhouse Lawyer – Season 3, here. Listen to the podcast here: www.iheart.com/podcast/1119...
The Girlfriends S3/Bonus Ep 3: Is Abolition the Answer? - The Girlfriends: Jailhouse Lawyer - Season 3
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October 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Last week, we celebrated Professor @chazarnett.bsky.social’s investiture as the Jacob A. France Professor of Law and launched the Law & Social Justice Symposium, featuring scholars nationwide exploring his work in criminal law, race, and technology.
October 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Erica Suter was interviewed in “Baltimore Law School Launches New Innocence Project Clinic,” in the @baltimoresun.bsky.social

Read here: www.baltimoresun.com/2025/10/02/b...
Erica Suter: From representing Adnan Syed to leading UMD’s Innocence Project Clinic
We do simulations on what your first encounter with your incarcerated client will be like, because there are things that are unique to interviewing a client who’s incarcerated.
www.baltimoresun.com
October 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM