The Legal Impact

Civil Rights and the 2020 Election

Jeanne Hruska, Political Director for the ACLU of New Hampshire, discusses our Civil Liberties & the Presidency series which has covered many civil rights policy subjects and how these are being approached on the campaign trail by presidential candidates. This series is presented by the Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership, and Public Service and the American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead

The American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire (ACLU-NH) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization dedicated to preserving the individual rights and liberties guaranteed in the Bill of Rights and the Constitution.

Listen to the first five Civil Liberties & the Presidency events:

William Weld: https://unhlaw.podbean.com/e/civil-liberties-and-the-presidency-william-weld/ 

Tulsi Gabbard: https://unhlaw.podbean.com/e/civil-liberties-and-the-presidency-tulsi-gabbard/

Marianne Williamson: https://unhlaw.podbean.com/e/civil-liberties-and-the-presidency-marianne-williamson/ 

Julian Castro: https://unhlaw.podbean.com/e/civil-liberties-and-the-presidency-julian-castro/

John Delaney: https://unhlaw.podbean.com/e/civil-liberties-and-the-presidency-john-delaney/ 

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Facial Recognition Ban

Professor Buzz Scherr discusses San Francisco's vote to approve a ban on police and other agencies on use of facial recognition software. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead

NY Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/14/us/facial-recognition-ban-san-francisco.html?searchResultPosition=4 

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Civil Liberties and the Presidency: William Weld

Republican Presidential Candidate William Weld joined us for Civil Liberties and the Presidency. Previously he served as the 68th Governor of Massachusetts and the Libertarian Party’s nominee for VP in the 2016 election. This event was presented by the Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice Leadership and Public Policy and the American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire. This is the UNH Law podcast, learn more about the law school and apply by visiting law.unh.edu. Opinions discussed are solely the opinion of the faculty or host, and do not constitute legal advice or necessarily represent the official views of the University of New Hampshire. Moderated by Jeanne Hruska, Political Director for the ACLU of New Hampshire. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead

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Outbreak

Professor Lucy Hodder discusses the legal angle on the recent outbreak of measles across the US, including enforcement around vaccinations and quarantines. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead

More on the outbreak from the NY Times: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/04/30/health/measles-outbreak-by-state-map.html?searchResultPosition=1 

Learn more about Professor Hodder: https://law.unh.edu/person/lucy-hodder 

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Death Penalty Repeal

Professor Buzz Scherr discusses how the decades long journey for a repeal of the death penalty in New Hampshire is close to being completed, with a decision expected in the next couple of weeks. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead

Concord Monitor on the repeal: https://www.concordmonitor.com/Governor-vetoes-death-penalty-abolishment-25303100 

Learn more about Buzz: https://law.unh.edu/person/albert-scherr 

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Derby Drama

Professor Mike McCann joins the show to discuss the legal fight over who won the Kentucky Derby, Maximum Security or Country House. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead

Mike's Sports Illustrated Article: https://bit.ly/2Vdo6rv 

Learn about our new Sports Wagering & Integrity certificate program: https://law.unh.edu/sports-wagering 

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NH Legislative Docket

Professor Buzz Scherr joins the show to discuss the busy New Hampshire Legislative Docket, including Fair Chance Hiring, reforms to the NH Office of Cost Containment, bail reform, and DNA in abandoned materials.

Episode on Fair Chance Hiring: https://unhlaw.podbean.com/?s=fair+chance

Episode on Bail Reform: https://unhlaw.podbean.com/e/poverty-and-the-justice-system/  

Learn more about Buzz: https://law.unh.edu/person/albert-scherr 

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Relevent Sports

Professor Michael McCann discusses how the company Relevent Sports has petitioned a New York court stating that U.S. Soccer Federation is breaking the law with their attempt to stop the first foreign league match on US soil. 

Mike's Sports Illustrated Article: https://bit.ly/2Gxg6MZ 

Learn about our new Sports & Wagering Integrity Certificate Program: http://law.unh.edu/sports-wagering 

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Civil Liberties and the Presidency: Tulsi Gabbard

Democratic Presidential Candidate and Congresswoman from Hawaii, Tulsi Gabbard, joined us for Civil Liberties and the Presidency. This event was presented by the Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice Leadership and Public Policy and the American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire.

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Mueller Report

Professor John Greabe joins the show to discuss the “Report On The Investigation Into Russian Interference In The 2016 Presidential Election." We discuss the findings, next steps that congress might take, and the future of special counsels. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead

John on NHPR: https://bit.ly/2IrE9QE 

Read the redacted “Report On The Investigation Into Russian Interference In The 2016 Presidential Election,” posted by NPR: https://n.pr/2Xs3ayy 

NY Times Key Take Aways: https://nyti.ms/2UuB43L 

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