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“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:
Formerly incarcerated teacher instructs UW law students about criminal justice system • Wisconsin Examiner
Dant’e Cottingham, a UW Law School instructor, was himself once locked up inside Wisconsin’s prison system.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:01 PM
“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.”
January 29, 2026 at 8:54 PM
@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.”
NEW: The FBI’s search warrant, which sought 2020 election ballots, tabulator tapes, digital data and voter rolls from Fulton County, GA, marked what experts described as a significant escalation in President Donald Trump’s breaking of democratic norms.
FBI’s Search of Georgia Election Center Is “Dangerous,” Experts Warn
The search warrant, which sought 2020 election ballots, tabulator tapes, digital data and voter rolls from Fulton County, marked what experts described as a significant escalation in President Donald ...
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January 29, 2026 at 6:28 PM
@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."
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Wisconsin bill aims to increase compensation for wrongfully incarcerated individuals
MADISON — A bipartisan bill moving through the Wisconsin Legislature would significantly increase compensation for people wrongfully incarcerated.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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."
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@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
January 29, 2026 at 3:05 AM
@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.
January 29, 2026 at 1:39 AM
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
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
January 28, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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
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...
See all of her ICE-related media appearances here: law.wisc.edu/faculty/topi...
January 28, 2026 at 3:33 PM
@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...
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.
January 28, 2026 at 12:26 AM
@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."
Several use-of-force experts questioned the actions of federal agents leading up to Alex Pretti's death.
But determining whether the fatal shooting of Pretti was justified, experts said, cannot be accomplished through bystander cell phone footage alone.
But determining whether the fatal shooting of Pretti was justified, experts said, cannot be accomplished through bystander cell phone footage alone.
Investigation of Alex Pretti shooting would rely on evidence beyond videos, experts say
Video footage offers a limited view and a conclusion will require a thorough, credible investigation, use-of-force experts said.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:22 PM
@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.
SanDee Priser ’02: ‘I Keep Going Back to the Practicality of Things’
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.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:46 AM
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.
January 26, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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.
January 26, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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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So honored and excited to be apart of this, which is definitely Dant’e’s baby, and so important for law students of all future paths
Formerly incarcerated teacher instructs UW law students about criminal justice system • Wisconsin Examiner
Dant’e Cottingham, a UW Law School instructor, was himself once locked up inside Wisconsin’s prison system.
wisconsinexaminer.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:36 PM
So honored and excited to be apart of this, which is definitely Dant’e’s baby, and so important for law students of all future paths
@bgodar.bsky.social of @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social: “This is extremely out of the norm.”
In the 24-hours after an immigration officer fatally shot a protester in Minneapolis, the federal agencies that would typically be involved in investigating an officer-involved shooting have been on the sidelines.
DOJ, FBI take back seat in Minnesota shooting, state vows investigation
Since an immigration officer fatally shot a man in Minneapolis, the federal agents who would typically be involved in investigating have been sidelined.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
@bgodar.bsky.social of @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social: “This is extremely out of the norm.”
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To 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...
Exploring State Checks Against Federal Overreach
Published: August 8, 2025 Updated: January 21, 2026 States have many tools to help counter federal abuses of power. Facing a torrent of controversial federal government actions, states today are pursu...
statedemocracy.law.wisc.edu
January 25, 2026 at 7:16 PM
To 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
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Caseload Transparency: A New Approach to the Ethics of Excessive Caseloads | UCLA Law Review
Abstract It is no secret that public defenders across the country struggle with arguably excessive caseloads that limit the effectiveness of the representat ...
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January 24, 2026 at 12:46 AM
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
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New 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
Check it out here: go.wisc.edu/93o421
Read our deep dive on the legal issues here: go.wisc.edu/070765
Tracker: DOJ Lawsuits Seeking States’ Sensitive Voter Data
Last Updated: January 23, 2026 As part of President Trump’s efforts to expand federal control over the country’s historically state-run election infrastructure, the U.S. Department of Justice has dema...
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January 23, 2026 at 7:12 PM
New 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
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...
January 23, 2026 at 6:10 PM
@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...
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.
Renagh O'Leary | University of Wisconsin Law School
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January 23, 2026 at 1:54 AM
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
• 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
Weather update: Friday classes canceled
In response to the extreme cold, UW–Madison is canceling classes on Friday, January 23.
news.wisc.edu
January 23, 2026 at 12:36 AM
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
• 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
NEW: After the dismissal of the DOJ’s lawsuit seeking California’s unredacted voter registration data, experts are now saying the ruling could make waves nationwide by encouraging courts to treat the Trump administration’s claims with the skepticism they deserve.
California judge’s dismantling of DOJ’s voter roll lawsuit could resonate nationwide
A federal judge’s comprehensive rebuke of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) aggressive campaign for California’s voter rolls last week could hurt DOJ’s cases against other states, experts say.
www.democracydocket.com
January 21, 2026 at 7:35 PM
@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.
January 21, 2026 at 4:02 PM
@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.
📅 Jan 29 | ⏰ 4 p.m. CT
Learn more and register: buff.ly/8YYugnS.
January 20, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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.
📅 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:
Understanding International Law (Hour 1) - Civic Media
To kick off the show, we have a great discussion with Alexandra Huneeus, a UW Law Professor as well as an expert in International Law and Human Rights to shed light on the U.S. intervention in…
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January 20, 2026 at 4:45 PM
@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: