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Law and Politics Health and Medicine Human trafficking hearing
Law and Politics Health and Medicine Human trafficking hearing
Law and Politics Health and Medicine Human trafficking hearing

Miller School of Medicine professor JoNell Potter testifies before a Congressional subcommittee on human trafficking.

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Law and Politics Investiture of Dean Anthony E. Varona as the M. Minnette Massey Chair
Law and Politics Investiture of Dean Anthony E. Varona as the M. Minnette Massey Chair
Law and Politics Investiture of Dean Anthony E. Varona as the M. Minnette Massey Chair

Varona honored with Massey Chair

The investiture of the School of Law Dean Anthony E. Varona as the M. Minnette Massey Chair took place Monday.

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Law and Politics Investiture of Dean Anthony E. Varona as the M. Minnette Massey Chair
Law and Politics Investiture of Dean Anthony E. Varona as the M. Minnette Massey Chair
Law and Politics Investiture of Dean Anthony E. Varona as the M. Minnette Massey Chair

Varona honored with Massey Chair

The investiture of the School of Law Dean Anthony E. Varona as the M. Minnette Massey Chair took place Monday.

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Law and Politics Investiture of Dean Anthony E. Varona as the M. Minnette Massey Chair
Law and Politics Investiture of Dean Anthony E. Varona as the M. Minnette Massey Chair
Law and Politics Investiture of Dean Anthony E. Varona as the M. Minnette Massey Chair

Varona honored with Massey Chair

The investiture of the School of Law Dean Anthony E. Varona as the M. Minnette Massey Chair took place Monday.

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Law and Politics Investiture of Dean Anthony E. Varona as the M. Minnette Massey Chair
Law and Politics Investiture of Dean Anthony E. Varona as the M. Minnette Massey Chair

Varona honored with Massey Chair

The investiture of the School of Law Dean Anthony E. Varona as the M. Minnette Massey Chair took place Monday.

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Law and Politics Three students from University of Miami Law School professor of law Jessica Owley’s UN negotiations class are in Madrid for the first week of the COP25 climate change summit.
Law and Politics Three students from University of Miami Law School professor of law Jessica Owley’s UN negotiations class are in Madrid for the first week of the COP25 climate change summit.
Law and Politics Three students from University of Miami Law School professor of law Jessica Owley’s UN negotiations class are in Madrid for the first week of the COP25 climate change summit.

A climate mission in Madrid

Follow students in the University of Miami School of Law and their law professor, Jessica Owley, as they file daily dispatches from the United Nations COP25 climate change conference in Madrid.

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Law and Politics Three students from University of Miami Law School professor of law Jessica Owley’s UN negotiations class are in Madrid for the first week of the COP25 climate change summit.
Law and Politics Three students from University of Miami Law School professor of law Jessica Owley’s UN negotiations class are in Madrid for the first week of the COP25 climate change summit.

A climate mission in Madrid

Follow students in the University of Miami School of Law and their law professor, Jessica Owley, as they file daily dispatches from the United Nations COP25 climate change conference in Madrid.

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Law and Politics Three students from University of Miami Law School professor of law Jessica Owley’s UN negotiations class are in Madrid for the first week of the COP25 climate change summit.
Law and Politics Three students from University of Miami Law School professor of law Jessica Owley’s UN negotiations class are in Madrid for the first week of the COP25 climate change summit.
Law and Politics Three students from University of Miami Law School professor of law Jessica Owley’s UN negotiations class are in Madrid for the first week of the COP25 climate change summit.

A climate mission in Madrid

Follow students in the University of Miami School of Law and their law professor, Jessica Owley, as they file daily dispatches from the United Nations COP25 climate change conference in Madrid.

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Law and Politics Orcas swim at sunset off the coast of Tromso, Norway, a gateway to the high Arctic Circle.
Law and Politics Orcas swim at sunset off the coast of Tromso, Norway, a gateway to the high Arctic Circle.
Law and Politics Orcas swim at sunset off the coast of Tromso, Norway, a gateway to the high Arctic Circle.

Celebrating—and protecting—nature’s bounty

The University of Miami’s Natalie Barefoot is celebrating Thanksgiving week alongside orcas and humpback whales, as part of an all-women research expedition.

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Law and Politics Orcas swim at sunset off the coast of Tromso, Norway, a gateway to the high Arctic Circle.
Law and Politics Orcas swim at sunset off the coast of Tromso, Norway, a gateway to the high Arctic Circle.
Law and Politics Orcas swim at sunset off the coast of Tromso, Norway, a gateway to the high Arctic Circle.

Celebrating—and protecting—nature’s bounty

The University of Miami’s Natalie Barefoot is celebrating Thanksgiving week alongside orcas and humpback whales, as part of an all-women research expedition.

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Law and Politics Jeanine Anez, the second vice president of Bolivia's Senate is serving as interim president in the wake of Evo Morales' resignation
Law and Politics Jeanine Anez, the second vice president of Bolivia's Senate is serving as interim president in the wake of Evo Morales' resignation
Law and Politics Jeanine Anez, the second vice president of Bolivia's Senate is serving as interim president in the wake of Evo Morales' resignation

Witnessing Bolivia’s power vacuum

Political scientist Calla Hummel, who was in Bolivia during its flawed election, shares her insights on President Evo Morales’ sudden resignation.

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Law and Politics Jeanine Anez, the second vice president of Bolivia's Senate is serving as interim president in the wake of Evo Morales' resignation
Law and Politics Jeanine Anez, the second vice president of Bolivia's Senate is serving as interim president in the wake of Evo Morales' resignation
Law and Politics Jeanine Anez, the second vice president of Bolivia's Senate is serving as interim president in the wake of Evo Morales' resignation

Witnessing Bolivia’s power vacuum

Political scientist Calla Hummel, who was in Bolivia during its flawed election, shares her insights on President Evo Morales’ sudden resignation.

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Law and Politics The House Ways and Means Committee hearing room, where the first public session will be held. Photo: Associated Press
Law and Politics The House Ways and Means Committee hearing room, where the first public session will be held. Photo: Associated Press
Law and Politics The House Ways and Means Committee hearing room, where the first public session will be held. Photo: Associated Press

Ukraine impeachment inquiry enters a new phase

With public impeachment hearings set to begin Wednesday, University of Miami experts weigh in on what to expect.

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Law and Politics The House Ways and Means Committee hearing room, where the first public session will be held. Photo: Associated Press
Law and Politics The House Ways and Means Committee hearing room, where the first public session will be held. Photo: Associated Press
Law and Politics The House Ways and Means Committee hearing room, where the first public session will be held. Photo: Associated Press

Ukraine impeachment inquiry enters a new phase

With public impeachment hearings set to begin Wednesday, University of Miami experts weigh in on what to expect.

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Law and Politics law school lecture series
Law and Politics law school lecture series
Law and Politics law school lecture series
Law and Politics law school lecture series

Working to preserve the safety of immigrants

Miami Law lecture series explores the legal rights of immigrants through the past few decades along with current legal challenges in the United States.

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Law and Politics
Elijah Cummings
Law and Politics Elijah Cummings

Remembering Elijah Cummings

A reflection on the unparalleled career of a true public servant, a man respected across the country and the aisles in Washington, D.C.

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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump, right, shake hands during a meeting at the G-20 summit in June. Photo: Associated Press
Law and Politics Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump, right, shake hands during a meeting at the G-20 summit in June. Photo: Associated Press

Analyzing the letter to Erdoğan

President Donald Trump’s letter to the Turkish president has been looked at as undiplomatic and unprofessional.

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The Capitol in Washington is seen at dawn, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. House Democrats are moving quickly on the impeachment probe of President Donald Trump after a whistleblower exposed a July phone call the president had with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in which Trump pressed for an investigation of political rival Joe Biden and his family. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
The Capitol in Washington is seen at dawn, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. House Democrats are moving quickly on the impeachment probe of President Donald Trump after a whistleblower exposed a July phone call the president had with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in which Trump pressed for an investigation of political rival Joe Biden and his family. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
The Capitol in Washington is seen at dawn, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. House Democrats are moving quickly on the impeachment probe of President Donald Trump after a whistleblower exposed a July phone call the president had with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in which Trump pressed for an investigation of political rival Joe Biden and his family. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Law and Politics The Capitol in Washington is seen at dawn, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. House Democrats are moving quickly on the impeachment probe of President Donald Trump after a whistleblower exposed a July phone call the president had with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in which Trump pressed for an investigation of political rival Joe Biden and his family. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

A primer on impeachment

University of Miami law professor Caroline Mala Corbin elucidates the impeachment process.

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Law and Politics
The Capitol in Washington is seen at dawn, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. House Democrats are moving quickly on the impeachment probe of President Donald Trump after a whistleblower exposed a July phone call the president had with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in which Trump pressed for an investigation of political rival Joe Biden and his family. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
The Capitol in Washington is seen at dawn, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. House Democrats are moving quickly on the impeachment probe of President Donald Trump after a whistleblower exposed a July phone call the president had with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in which Trump pressed for an investigation of political rival Joe Biden and his family. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
The Capitol in Washington is seen at dawn, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. House Democrats are moving quickly on the impeachment probe of President Donald Trump after a whistleblower exposed a July phone call the president had with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in which Trump pressed for an investigation of political rival Joe Biden and his family. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Law and Politics The Capitol in Washington is seen at dawn, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. House Democrats are moving quickly on the impeachment probe of President Donald Trump after a whistleblower exposed a July phone call the president had with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in which Trump pressed for an investigation of political rival Joe Biden and his family. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

A primer on impeachment

University of Miami law professor Caroline Mala Corbin elucidates the impeachment process.

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Law and Politics
Joseph Maguire, acting director of National Intelligence, is sworn in before testifying before the House Intelligence Committee on Sept. 26. Photo: Associated Press
Joseph Maguire, acting director of National Intelligence, is sworn in before testifying before the House Intelligence Committee on Sept. 26. Photo: Associated Press
Joseph Maguire, acting director of National Intelligence, is sworn in before testifying before the House Intelligence Committee on Sept. 26. Photo: Associated Press
Law and Politics Joseph Maguire, acting director of National Intelligence, is sworn in before testifying before the House Intelligence Committee on Sept. 26. Photo: Associated Press

Anatomy of a whistleblower scandal

The quickly-moving story has multiple subplots and is the foundation of the impeachment inquiry by House Democrats into President Donald Trump.

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Joseph Maguire, acting director of National Intelligence, is sworn in before testifying before the House Intelligence Committee on Sept. 26. Photo: Associated Press
Joseph Maguire, acting director of National Intelligence, is sworn in before testifying before the House Intelligence Committee on Sept. 26. Photo: Associated Press
Joseph Maguire, acting director of National Intelligence, is sworn in before testifying before the House Intelligence Committee on Sept. 26. Photo: Associated Press
Law and Politics Joseph Maguire, acting director of National Intelligence, is sworn in before testifying before the House Intelligence Committee on Sept. 26. Photo: Associated Press

Anatomy of a whistleblower scandal

The quickly-moving story has multiple subplots and is the foundation of the impeachment inquiry by House Democrats into President Donald Trump.

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Exercising your right to vote

University of Miami students talk about the importance of casting a ballot on National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, Sept. 24.

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Exercising your right to vote

University of Miami students talk about the importance of casting a ballot on National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, Sept. 24.

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Law and Politics Maurice Ferre, center, candidate for Miami mayor, is greeted by supporters during a rally Friday Oct. 26, 2001 in the Little Havana district in Miami. Nearly 100 supporters showed up at the rally braving the rainfall for the opening of Ferre's campaign office. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Law and Politics Maurice Ferre, center, candidate for Miami mayor, is greeted by supporters during a rally Friday Oct. 26, 2001 in the Little Havana district in Miami. Nearly 100 supporters showed up at the rally braving the rainfall for the opening of Ferre's campaign office. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Law and Politics Maurice Ferre, center, candidate for Miami mayor, is greeted by supporters during a rally Friday Oct. 26, 2001 in the Little Havana district in Miami. Nearly 100 supporters showed up at the rally braving the rainfall for the opening of Ferre's campaign office. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Law and Politics Maurice Ferre, center, candidate for Miami mayor, is greeted by supporters during a rally Friday Oct. 26, 2001 in the Little Havana district in Miami. Nearly 100 supporters showed up at the rally braving the rainfall for the opening of Ferre's campaign office. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Remembering Maurice Ferré: Alumnus, trustee, and Miami’s first Hispanic mayor

The former mayor had deep ties to the University of Miami and the community he loved.

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Maurice Ferre, center, candidate for Miami mayor, is greeted by supporters during a rally Friday Oct. 26, 2001 in the Little Havana district in Miami. Nearly 100 supporters showed up at the rally braving the rainfall for the opening of Ferre's campaign office. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Maurice Ferre, center, candidate for Miami mayor, is greeted by supporters during a rally Friday Oct. 26, 2001 in the Little Havana district in Miami. Nearly 100 supporters showed up at the rally braving the rainfall for the opening of Ferre's campaign office. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Maurice Ferre, center, candidate for Miami mayor, is greeted by supporters during a rally Friday Oct. 26, 2001 in the Little Havana district in Miami. Nearly 100 supporters showed up at the rally braving the rainfall for the opening of Ferre's campaign office. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Law and Politics Maurice Ferre, center, candidate for Miami mayor, is greeted by supporters during a rally Friday Oct. 26, 2001 in the Little Havana district in Miami. Nearly 100 supporters showed up at the rally braving the rainfall for the opening of Ferre's campaign office. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Remembering Maurice Ferré: Alumnus, trustee, and Miami’s first Hispanic mayor

The former mayor had deep ties to the University of Miami and the community he loved.

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Jeffrey Epstein, left, and his attorney Martin Weinberg listen during a July bail hearing in federal court. Photo: Elizabeth Williams/Associated Press
Jeffrey Epstein, left, and his attorney Martin Weinberg listen during a July bail hearing in federal court. Photo: Elizabeth Williams/Associated Press
Jeffrey Epstein, left, and his attorney Martin Weinberg listen during a July bail hearing in federal court. Photo: Elizabeth Williams/Associated Press
Law and Politics Jeffrey Epstein, left, and his attorney Martin Weinberg listen during a July bail hearing in federal court. Photo: Elizabeth Williams/Associated Press

Conspiracy theories envelop Epstein death

The suicide of politically connected multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein on Saturday morning has fueled a barrage of conspiracy theories.

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Jeffrey Epstein, left, and his attorney Martin Weinberg listen during a July bail hearing in federal court. Photo: Elizabeth Williams/Associated Press
Jeffrey Epstein, left, and his attorney Martin Weinberg listen during a July bail hearing in federal court. Photo: Elizabeth Williams/Associated Press
Jeffrey Epstein, left, and his attorney Martin Weinberg listen during a July bail hearing in federal court. Photo: Elizabeth Williams/Associated Press
Law and Politics Jeffrey Epstein, left, and his attorney Martin Weinberg listen during a July bail hearing in federal court. Photo: Elizabeth Williams/Associated Press

Conspiracy theories envelop Epstein death

The suicide of politically connected multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein on Saturday morning has fueled a barrage of conspiracy theories.

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U.S. Atty. Gen. William Barr announced the Justice Department will resume executions of federal death row inmates.
Law and Politics U.S. Atty. Gen. William Barr announced the Justice Department will resume executions of federal death row inmates.

The impact of reviving the federal death penalty

University of Miami legal experts in law and sociology weigh in on the Justice Department’s decision to restart executions.

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U.S. Atty. Gen. William Barr announced the Justice Department will resume executions of federal death row inmates.
U.S. Atty. Gen. William Barr announced the Justice Department will resume executions of federal death row inmates.
U.S. Atty. Gen. William Barr announced the Justice Department will resume executions of federal death row inmates.
Law and Politics U.S. Atty. Gen. William Barr announced the Justice Department will resume executions of federal death row inmates.

The impact of reviving the federal death penalty

University of Miami legal experts in law and sociology weigh in on the Justice Department’s decision to restart executions.

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A recent poll showed that almost 40 percent of Americans believe a third party is needed to fix a much-fractured political system.
A recent poll showed that almost 40 percent of Americans believe a third party is needed to fix a much-fractured political system.
A recent poll showed that almost 40 percent of Americans believe a third party is needed to fix a much-fractured political system.
Law and Politics A recent poll showed that almost 40 percent of Americans believe a third party is needed to fix a much-fractured political system.

Is it time for a third party in the US?

Deep polarization between the Democratic and Republican parties has made some voters believe that it is time for a strong third party to emerge.

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A recent poll showed that almost 40 percent of Americans believe a third party is needed to fix a much-fractured political system.
A recent poll showed that almost 40 percent of Americans believe a third party is needed to fix a much-fractured political system.
A recent poll showed that almost 40 percent of Americans believe a third party is needed to fix a much-fractured political system.
Law and Politics A recent poll showed that almost 40 percent of Americans believe a third party is needed to fix a much-fractured political system.

Is it time for a third party in the US?

Deep polarization between the Democratic and Republican parties has made some voters believe that it is time for a strong third party to emerge.

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