University of Chicago Law School

We The People

Why some rights are violated more often—even in a democracy

Earl Dickerson

Remembering UChicago alum Earl Dickerson’s trailblazing legacy

Prof. Martha C. Nussbaum

Prof. Martha C. Nussbaum to address animal rights in Humanities Day keynote

Detroit, MI

How a Law School clinic fought for affordable energy amid COVID-19

Gavel and laptop

‘It was surreal’: Law School students argue before the Seventh Circuit—from home

Police Lights Siren

Police use-of-force policies fall short of human rights standards, report finds

COVID in prisons

‘Working on a genuine crisis’: Law students address COVID-19 spread in prisons

Back of the Yards Coffee shop local

Students create website to help Chicago-area residents shop local

U.S. flags behind wire fence

Why the coronavirus pandemic is especially dangerous for immigrants

Empty highway

In the fight against COVID-19, how much freedom are you willing to give up?