Who we are
Jeffery Robinson ’81 has made challenging false narratives about racism his life’s work.
Preserve, Protect, and Defend
In his new book, Noah Feldman offers a fresh perspective on the decisions Abraham Lincoln made regarding the U.S. Constitution — many of which he describes as legally indefensible.
Home Court
“There aren’t a lot of jobs where your only job is to figure out what the law is and apply it to the facts without anybody from the outside pressuring you to take a certain position or view it in a certain way,” says Jonathan Papik.
Faculty Books in Brief: Winter 2022
A wide range of books by faculty, from a collection of essays on the ethics of consumer genetic testing to a look at the fate of constitutional institutions in populist regimes to a delightful children’s book by a legal philosopher.
Bad News
With the rise of social media and the decline of traditional news outlets, especially local news, “constitutional democracy itself is in the balance,” writes Minow in her new book.
A Position of Authority
In his book “The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics,” Justice Stephen Breyer explored how the Court can continue to maintain its vital role as a check on the rest of the government.
Breyer retires
Harvard Law Today offers a look back at Justice Stephen Breyer’s career and his legacy, and his lifelong connection to Harvard Law School.
Supreme vacancy: Faculty discuss Breyer’s legacy and the path to confirming the Court’s next justice
In the hours and days since Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement, Harvard Law School faculty have shared observations on his legacy and weighed in about the process of appointing and confirming his successor.
Pragmatic Justice
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer ’64, who focused on the consequences of his judicial decisions, has announced that he will step down after more than a quarter century on the Court.
On the Court, Breyer had a ‘deeply thoughtful, learned, humane, and pragmatic approach’
In the wake of the news that Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen G. Breyer ’64 will retire at the end of the current term, Harvard Law School faculty members offer their thoughts on his tenure, legacy, and how the nation’s highest court could change after his departure.