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Rule of Law Matters in Jordan
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to impact international travel, Street Law is proud to be able to continue our mission of bringing high-quality civic education to countries around the world. Earlier this winter, Street Law began a series of three-day workshops in Jordan in partnership with the Arab World Center…
New 2021 SCOTUS in the Classroom Case
We are excited to announce our new SCOTUS in the Classroom case: Caniglia v. Strom. This case deals with the controversial “community caretaker” role of the police and whether it establishes an exception to the warrant requirement found in the Fourth Amendment. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the oral arguments in…
Street Law Launches New Project in Ukraine
Street Law is excited to announce the launch of a new project between Street Law and Ukrainian civic educators—Deliberating in a Democracy in Ukraine. This project is funded by the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. It is being developed in partnership…
Street Law Program at Tashkent State University, Uzbekistan, Enters Third Year
In 2018, Street Law, Inc. began working with Tashkent State University of Law (TSUL) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, to develop a law school-based public legal education program. With significant on-the- ground support from White & Case LLP and with the support of the Minister of…
LandmarkCases.org: New Cases. Updated Content. Improved Site.
In partnership with the Supreme Court Historical Society, Street Law has completely revamped LandmarkCases.org. The updated site contains three brand-new cases, new and improved activities to existing cases (including the addition of Street Law case study methods), middle school and high school…
Ashok Regmi Named Street Law’s Next Executive Director
The Street Law, Inc. Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Ashok Regmi has been appointed the organization’s next Executive Director. Ashok will replace Street Law’s outgoing Executive Director and long-time leader, Lee Arbetman, who is retiring at the end…
Education Weekly: Is the Election Still a Teachable Moment?
Sarah Schwartz from Education Week recently interviewed Street Law staff Cathy Ruffing and Jen Wheeler, as well as various Street Law associated educators, on if it’s still worth teaching the 2020 Election despite the challenges this historic election has provided. An excerpt of the article has…
Street Law to Implement Two-Year Racial Justice and Democracy Renewal Initiative
Special thanks to the generous individuals, associations, corporations, law firms, foundations, and agencies that support our Two-Year Racial Justice and Democracy Renewal Initiative. As students return to school this fall, Americans are dealing with a three-headed monster that threatens the health of our democracy—the…
Fall 2020 SCOTUS in the Classroom Case
We are excited to announce our first SCOTUS in the Classroom case of the school year: Torres v. Madrid. This timely case deals with excessive use of force by the police, qualified immunity, and the meaning of “seizure” in the Fourth…
Street Law Develops New Virtual Legal Life Skills Programming
In response to the obstacles to in-person learning presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Street Law conducted a virtual Legal Life Skills lesson module, designed to advance justice for communities and individuals who are most vulnerable to injustice. The lessons were taught in…
