Law Related Education

By Christine Zeman

Reflections from a public defender in a rural Illinois county.

By Lesley Gool

A brief historical background of executive orders, an examination of the governor’s authority to issue such orders, and a look at the recent lawsuits challenging Governor Pritzker’s COVID-19 orders.

By Nancy Easum

A look at the history and function of the U.S. Electoral College.

By Maryam Arfeen & Sharon Eiseman

A look at the historical legal challenges faced by Asian/Pacific Americans and the steep increase in discriminatory conduct and harassment against members of this community during the coronavirus pandemic.