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COVID-19 vaccine medical exemptions for sale 鈥 no appointment necessary

COVID-19 vaccine medical exemptions for sale 鈥 no appointment necessary

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From the Washington State Patrol to ferry workers and even WSU鈥檚 football coach, the battle over COVID-19 vaccine waivers is still waging. But what if you heard that for less than $200 you might be able to buy what appears to be a signed COVID-19 vaccine exemption note from a doctor? Patricia Kuszler, professor of law at the UW, is interviewed. Source: KIRO-7

Before Kyle Rittenhouse鈥檚 Murder Trial, a Debate Over Terms Like 鈥榁ictim鈥

Before Kyle Rittenhouse鈥檚 Murder Trial, a Debate Over Terms Like 鈥榁ictim鈥

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Legal experts say that determining who should be considered a victim 鈥 in a case that hinges on Mr. Rittenhouse鈥檚 assertion of self-defense 鈥 is at the center of what jurors must decide in his trial, expected to begin next week. Mary Fan, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. Source: the New York Times.

鈥淕ender and Race Matter鈥: Groundbreaking Study by Gender and Justice Commission

鈥淕ender and Race Matter鈥: Groundbreaking Study by Gender and Justice Commission

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The 2021 Gender Justice Study found evidence of many gender inequities in Washington State鈥檚 justice system. Professor Dana Raigrodski co-chaired the study for the WA Supreme Court Gender and Justice Commission.

What's keeping democracy experts up most at night? An overturned election

What's keeping democracy experts up most at night? An overturned election

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Amid all the voting changes in state laws, giving more power to partisan officials to overturn an election is at the top of the list of concerns. Lisa Manheim, associate professor of law at the UW, is quoted. (Source: NBC News)

Can Trump Run for President From Prison?

Can Trump Run for President From Prison?

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It isn't unprecedented. A candidate even tried to use it to his advantage. Professor Lisa Manheim is quoted. (Source: Slate)

Fact check: Crenshaw tries to whitewash Republican brief
Texas Representative Dan Crenshaw

Fact check: Crenshaw tries to whitewash Republican brief

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Election law experts disagree with Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw's recent claims. Lisa Manheim is quoted. (Source: CNN Politics)