Police Officer Immunity in Shooting Cases (ReBroadcast)
In this week's Legal Issues in the News the University of Illinois College of Law's Jennifer Pahre interprets the Supreme Court Case, Kisela v. Hughes.
Supreme Court Back In Session; Talking About The News At Home; Stopping Harassment In Campaigns
On The 21st: The Supreme Court begins its session today, without the ninth seat filled. We talk about what’s on the docket this term. Plus, over the past few months three female elected officials have been working on recommendations to stop harassment in Illinois politics. But first, how are news headlines affecting our children? We’ll hear from a family doctor on what she’s seeing and how to talk about these issues at home.
In Wake Of Travel Ban Decision, Advocates Urge Illinois Anti-Registry Act Be Signed
In a 5 to 4 ruling, the US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld President Trump's so-called travel or Muslim ban. A proposal that passed the Illinois General Assembly aims to protest that policy.
An Epic Decision on Workplace Arbitration
In this week's Legal Issues in the News, the University of Illinois College of Law's Bob Lawless breaks down a United States Supreme Court decision on workplace arbitration.
Epic Systems v. Lewis
In this week's Legal Issues in the News, the University of Illinois College of Law's Verity Winship gives a primer on the upcoming United States Supreme Court case Epic Systems versus Lewis.