Symposium: Will the Supreme Court legitimate pretext?

In a recent SCOTUSblog post, Professor Aziza Ahmed examines June Medical Services v. Gee - which raises questions similar to those in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt (2016) regarding targeted restrictions on abortion providers (TRAP) laws and admitting privileges.

What Are So-Called Deaths of Despair? Experts Say They're on the Rise

If we had easier and more affordable access to high-quality, evidence-based physical and mental health care, many, many fewer people would die, Jeremiah Goulka, a researcher and senior fellow at Northeastern Law’s Health in Justice Action Lab, tells Newsweek. "And it would also reduce the stigma toward seeking treatment for a lot of the problems that fall into the bucket of deaths of despair."

Northeastern Law Magazine: Winter 2020 Issue

The latest issue of Northeastern Law magazine is now available online. The Winter ’20 issue, featuring a cover story on the social implications of technology and healthcare for civil rights and historically marginalized populations, includes articles on criminal justice reform, public health impact litigation and much more.