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Barry Friedman

Barry E. Friedman is an American academic and one of the country's leading authorities on constitutional law, policing, criminal procedure,… more

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Economics 32%
Political science 30%
barryfriedman1.bsky.social
With thanks to @jenniferdoleac.bsky.social who let me take the host chair #probablecausation here I talk with the amazing #JensLudwig about his terrific book #UnforgivingPlaces, about how behavioral economics can help with gun violence. Give it a listen?

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Bonus Episode 15: Jens Ludwig — Probable Causation
Date: September 23, 2025
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barryfriedman1.bsky.social
The @Policing Project is hiring a Senior Communications Associate – to help us effect change and get the word about all the good works we are doing. Care to join our team? Let us hear from you!

www.policingproject.org/senior-comms...
Senior Communications Associate — The Policing Project
www.policingproject.org
barryfriedman1.bsky.social
This from #VanitaGupta is crucial reading about administration attacks on the not-for-profit sector.

For George Bush, it was 1,000 points of light. Apparently not so much right now. We've lost that charitable spirit that defines the United States.

www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/o...
Opinion | You May Not Be Trump’s Target This Time. But You Could Be Next.
www.nytimes.com
barryfriedman1.bsky.social
Would that we applied that rule for judges and prosecutors whenever it was warranted on the facts. We don’t.
barryfriedman1.bsky.social
Does it make sense to have 50 different state regulatory regimes for AI? No. Does it make sense for Congress to preempt them & put nothing in their place? No. Is this consistent with how American federalism should work? No. Should states be able to regulate law enforcement in their own states? Yes!
barryfriedman1.bsky.social
UVA President Jim Ryan being forced out of his job by USDOJ is a travesty.
barryfriedman1.bsky.social
This, I think, is the main point. The universal injunction issue is complicated. Always was. I look forward to seeing if this precedent holds when a Democrat is president.
jamalgreene.bsky.social
If the Supreme Court thinks universal injunctions are unconstitutional, to wait until *now* to say that, in this of all cases, with this of all presidents, is a devastating indictment of both its impartiality and its prudence.
jamalgreene.bsky.social
If the Supreme Court thinks universal injunctions are unconstitutional, to wait until *now* to say that, in this of all cases, with this of all presidents, is a devastating indictment of both its impartiality and its prudence.
barryfriedman1.bsky.social
Legitimate law enforcement officials should never be masked.
barryfriedman1.bsky.social
This really is a great video.
ranita1008.bsky.social
I love this man. My heart is soaring for his bravery and his words. @melissjpeltier.bsky.social
iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social
This is the way to stand up to these bullies! Respect ✊

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ranita1008.bsky.social
I love this man. My heart is soaring for his bravery and his words. @melissjpeltier.bsky.social
iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social
This is the way to stand up to these bullies! Respect ✊
barryfriedman1.bsky.social
Nothing should surprise at this point, and yet. You have to look at these photos. This absolutely is criminal conduct on the part of that officer.
dell.bsky.social
she’s like 15 feet away. absolutely that man’s whole thought process was: “I’m gonna shoot that woman”
daveb1970.bsky.social
looks like she was targeted

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dell.bsky.social
she’s like 15 feet away. absolutely that man’s whole thought process was: “I’m gonna shoot that woman”
daveb1970.bsky.social
looks like she was targeted
barryfriedman1.bsky.social
Anyone who did not anticipate this … I mean, Elon plainly didn’t ???
barryfriedman1.bsky.social
Trump unhappy with Federalist Society judges is peak something, I'm just not sure what. Something about biting the hand that feeds you, but that is not quite it. Well, I don't mind.
barryfriedman1.bsky.social
Five years after the killing of George Floyd, there is a quiet revolution in public safety happening; was pleased to write about it today, with my co-authors, in the New York Times. Alternative responders are meeting public needs without the police.

www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/o...
Opinion | A Revolution in Public Safety Is Underway
www.nytimes.com
barryfriedman1.bsky.social
The Policing Project is hiring a Senior Counsel for our litigation work and a Policy Associate for our work Reimagining Public Safety. Please tell everyone you know - spread the word far and wide. A great opportunity to be on the cutting edge of public safety.

www.policingproject.org/open-positions
Open Positions — The Policing Project
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