Nick Gier

“As a matter of constitutional text and history, Alito’s draft surely is unworthy of a majority vote.” — Aviam Soifer, dean of the Boston College Law School “This 17th-18th century understanding (of abortion) would mean upholding Roe.” — Holly Brewer, University of…

by Nick Gier Life begins in contemplation of law as soon asthe fetus is able to stir in the mother’s womb.—Sir William Blackstone, legal hero of Thomas Jefferson Today, I celebrate the 53rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, which allowed…

by Nick Gier All Latinos, U.S. citizens or not, are fair game to be seized at any time.—Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor In 1951, the United States was a signatory to the U.N. Refugee Convention, and in 1980 Congress passed…