By Sophie Staires. Book banning is on the rise in the United States and, despite federal pushback, First Amendment arguments don’t seem to be helping. In this blog post, law student and Cherokee citizen Sophie Staires offers her firsthand account of Native American erasure in the American public school system—and a warning of what can result from hiding information and forcing people to forget their culture, their history, and their identity.
A lawyer’s right to protest: Considerations and risks
By Sara Lander. The First Amendment of the Constitution permits lawyers to participate in peaceful protests, and the Model Rules of Professional Conduct may even encourage lawyers to advocate for causes they believe in. But lawyers should be aware of the risks they face—including arrest—before attending protests that may draw attention from law enforcement. And a well-informed lawyer working as a legal observer can create a safer environment for everyone.
Law Journal for Social Justice 