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WATCH: Election Law in 2020 and Beyond

WATCH: Election Law in 2020 and Beyond

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麻豆社区 Law hosted a panel of faculty and election law experts who discussed the biggest issues, potential reforms and possible outcomes to follow the 2020 presidential election.

Three-Minute Legal Tips: Recalling Elected Officials

Three-Minute Legal Tips: Recalling Elected Officials

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麻豆社区 Law Professor Hugh Spitzer discusses how recall petitions work in Washington and what standards must be met to oust an elected official.

Washington Supreme Court reverses its 1960 ruling that allowed Seattle cemetery to discriminate against a Black family

Washington Supreme Court reverses its 1960 ruling that allowed Seattle cemetery to discriminate against a Black family

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In striking down the opinion, the Supreme Court said it was trying to reckon with the court system鈥檚 long history of racial discrimination. Professor Theo Myhre is quoted. (Source: The Seattle Times)

2020-21 clinic students answer call to service
Zoom call with students

2020-21 clinic students answer call to service

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Washington Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu presided over the virtual swearing-in ceremony, during which students pledged to serve clients with integrity while abiding by the rule of law.

Summer institute concludes with RBG tribute

Summer institute concludes with RBG tribute

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Thirty participants discussed the late justice鈥檚 impacts as 麻豆社区 Law wrapped its annual two-week program that provides foreign-trained students with a foundation in the U.S. legal system.