40th Anniversary Symposium: Movement Lawyering

Thank you for joining us on Friday, March 25th, 2022 for our symposium in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Minnesota Journal of Law & Inequality. This year’s theme was Movement Lawyering, and our speakers discussed their work in support of criminal justice reform, police reform, environmental justice, and indigenous rights. A recording of each session is below.

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Opening Statements, JLI Vol. 40 Editor-in-Chief Heather Chang

 

Historical Perspective Lessons for Today from Framers of the Reconstruction Era

 

Discussion of Criminal Justice Reform and the Role of Prosecutors

 

The Future of Police Accountability and Public Safety

 

The Rights of Manoomin: Novel Legal Theories Extending Legal Rights to Our Environment