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Ruthann Robson

Ruthann Robson is a professor at the City University of New York School of Law

Latest articles by Ruthann Robson

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Lawmakers across the US are finding ways to turn protesting into a crimeLawmakers across the US are finding ways to turn protesting into a crime
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Efforts range from charging people for the costs of policing to making “boisterous” actions an offense.

By Ruthann Robson
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A constitutional expert explains the issues at stake in Trump’s travel banA constitutional expert explains the issues at stake in Trump’s travel ban