President Donald Trump's immigration executive order prompted an immigration law panel discussion at the University of Florida Frederic G. Levin College of Law Wednesday afternoon.
Read More »Bob Graham: “You don’t learn how to function in democracy without actually doing it”
Former Florida Gov. and U.S. Senator Bob Graham spoke Tuesday night at the University of Florida about how citizens can bring about change through civic engagement.
Read More »‘End Of An Era’: Reno’s Gainesville Connections Reflect On Her Life
The first woman to serve as U.S. attorney general, Janet Reno, who died Monday at 78, had ties to Gainesville through her work in law and with Parkinson’s disease. “She was always positive, no matter what challenges she had in her life,” said Dr. Michael Okun, chairman of the University …
Read More »Florida Votes 2016: State Senate District 8
This story is part of our guide, Florida Votes 2016, leading up to the Nov. 8 election. Check your voter registration status here.
Read More »Will UF Ever Construct A Monument Honoring Virgil Hawkins?
President Fuchs is not in favor of the idea at this point.
Read More »Reform Needed On Kids In Solitary Confinement, UF Panel Agrees
Florida does not have an minimum age requirement for indictment.
Read More »Three Candidates Talk Qualifications in Gainesville Mayoral Candidate Forum
Incumbent Mayor Ed Braddy and candidates Lauren Poe and Donald Shepherd, touched on income distribution, integrity and energy among other topics before a crowd of about 100 people at the Martin H. Levin Advocacy Center on Wednesday night.
Read More »After Death-Penalty Ruling, Legal Experts Wait On Florida’s Next Move
Florida's law practitioners are wondering how to approach cases that might deal with the death penalty after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Tuesday. The ruling stated that Florida's current capital punishment law is unconstitutional.
Read More »Alachua County Workshop Attempts To Aid Former Felons In Receiving Rights
A workshop at the Alachua County Library District called "Restoration of Civil Rights" helps felons regain rights like voting or holding public office. Volunteers with the program also aid in expunging records so that felons have a greater chance of finding a job.
Read More »First UF Law Pro Bono Week Promotes Access To Justice
The University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law is hosting its first Pro Bono Week from Oct. 24-31. This week's events highlight the contributions of pro bono attorneys and the Innocence Project of Florida, while educating law students on the value of pro bono service.
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