Deference. An agency enjoys, when it interprets its own organic statute, for example, how much deference epa enjoys when it the Clean Air Act at the state levels. That same level of deference has under serious and sustained attack for a long time and and and successful attack and in a lot of states agencies simply do not enjoy deference when they interpret their own organic statutes. And i think thats really really deeply unfortunate and think there is something about the political economy of state of states or state governments as opposed to the federal government that really me less optimistic about about state regulatory apparatuses. And maybe ill just kind of leave it at that for and chris, when i think about some of the greatest changes in the criminal legal system and criminal procedure much of it has started at the state level. And when the us court decided that people with intellectual disability could no longer be subject to capital punishment, they surveyed states and there w
This person who i like, who cares about me thinks differently from me, maybe like we can actually have a conversation about this. That happens a lot on shows. But again, like were talking off people, we need all of us doing that work. We need all of us to keep showing up for each other and keep talking to each other with grace. Right. And i think that there that way lies the path to salvation. There we go with grace. Thank you very much. The books are for sale outside. Welcome welcome. Welcome. Im here with two of my brilliant colleagues and a fantastic and fierce postcovid action lawyer and i am so excited to dive into texts and to start this conversation. Please note that all the books are available for sale through a Greenlight Bookstore here at the law school. So from the u. S. Supreme court to the president ial administration from a local criminal courts, state election bureaus, americans of all political leanings are increasingly voicing skepticism about the legitimacy of our law
Welcome. Im here with two of my brilliant colleagues and a fantastic and fierce postcovid action lawyer and i am so excited to dive into texts and to start this conversation. Please note that all the books are available for sale through a Greenlight Bookstore here at the law school. So from the u. S. Supreme court to the president ial administration from a local criminal courts, state election bureaus, americans of all political leanings are increasingly voicing skepticism about the legitimacy of our laws and our legal institutions. We have today authors William Araiza to my immediate right Wilfred Codrington to in the middle, and then Chris Fabricant on the far. I guess youre left to discuss the current struggles to contend with, the legitimacy of our constitution, of our courts, and our legal institutions in this highly politically time. I want to spend just a few moments introducing, our authors and giving a quick snapshot of their books, and then we can dive into the conversation.
Joining us. Welcome welcome. Welcome. Im here with two of my brilliant colleagues and a fantastic and fierce postcovid action lawyer and i am so excited to dive into texts and to start this conversation. Please note that all the books are available for sale through a Greenlight Bookstore here at the law school. So from the u. S. Supreme court to the president ial administration from a local criminal courts, state election bureaus, americans of all political leanings are increasingly voicing skepticism about the legitimacy of our laws and our legal institutions. We have today authors William Araiza to my immediate right Wilfred Codrington to in the middle, and then Chris Fabricant on the far. I guess youre left to discuss the current struggles to contend with, the legitimacy of our constitution, of our courts, and our legal institutions in this highly politically time. I want to spend just a few moments introducing, our authors and giving a quick snapshot of their books, and then we can
And other written materials that members want to offer as part of the hearing today. I also have unanimous consent that are policy from georgia be allowed to participate, and will be permitted to ask question should a member yield their time. Without objection, so done. I will ask all witnesses and members to mute your microphone to prevent feedback and other technical issues when youre not speaking. You may unmute any time seek recognition. I will not recognize myself or an opening statement. Earlier this past week, the nation commemorated the birthday of dr. Martin luther king on saturday. Many public figures gave speeches and statements to honor his legacy and some went further to talk about civil rights and how to make us a better nation. We must secure the rights that he fought for for oppressed people, the right to vote. Yes, he was for the right to organize. And have workers compensated. Recognizing being part of a union. And he was for health care is a basic civil right and for