Advancing Democracy
ASU Law’s Academy for Justice joins effort to erase criminal records for deserving presidential pardon recipients, offering true second chances
In a significant step toward criminal justice reform, the Weldon Angelos Presidential Pardon Expungements Act (H.R. 10248) has been introduced in Congress, offering new hope to those who have received presidential pardons but still face the lasting consequences of their criminal records.
ASU Law grad earns degree while balancing duty and education
For the past year and a half, Ariel Parker has spent countless hours on the laptop at the kitchen table of her California home. With her cats nearby for comfort, she has worked toward earning a Master of Legal Studies (MLS) from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. And, now, this fall, it all pays off.
Advancing democracy through justice, pro bono work and civil rights
Benjamin Rundall (JD ‘14), an attorney with Zwillinger Wulkan, has long been an advocate for marginalized communities and the protection of civil rights. Much of Rundall’s work involves representing people and cases that might otherwise lack legal representation.
A lifeline in legal crisis: The Arizona Legal Center serves as a beacon of hope for the community
Every day, the Arizona Legal Center (ALC), a nonprofit housed at Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, receives more than 100 calls and emails from Arizona residents seeking legal guidance. These are life-changing moments such as an eviction notice, a custody battle or an urgent family dispute and for some, the ALC offers not only advice but a sense of hope.
ASU Law alums paving the way for democracy during the election season
It was a busy election season this year, particularly for some alums of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.
Lodestar Center at ASU Law aims to help make systemic changes in police departments through a special project
The Lodestar Dispute Resolution Center at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University is supporting policing by conducting thorough reviews of police-involved incidents and implementing systemic reforms. The project helps police departments take a step back and examine the bigger picture of what led to an incident, allowing them to make changes to prevent similar occurrences.
ASU Law faculty member a top contender for a spot on the highest court in the state
From Army greens to possibly a seat on the highest court in the state, Ann Ching has a long list of experience under her belt that she hopes will get her to the Arizona Supreme Court.
How ASU Law centers are advancing democracy through student experience
The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University has three centers under its Advancing Democracy pathway that serve many initiatives to strengthen democratic principles, institutions and practices within local, national and global societies.
ASU hosts first student-led Model Constitutional Convention
Imagine a congressional floor debate between varying political parties that not only puts personal attacks aside, but is civil, respectful and productive.