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The AU Legislation & Policy Brief

A Publication of The American University Washington College of Law

Criminal Law

Legislatures Work to Combat Alcohol Related Crime and Incarceration

April 10, 2023 The AU Legislation and Policy Brief

Matthew Bulger is a 1L at the American University’ Washington College of Law. He previously received his MPP and Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the George Washington University and his […]

Botched Executions and Outdated Methods: Where do we go from here?

February 27, 2023 The AU Legislation and Policy Brief

Jaelyn Knight is a first-year, dual degree student at American University Washington College of Law, working toward her JD and Masters in Public Administration. Jaelyn graduated from the University of […]

An Epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 Brittany Webb

More than eighty percent of American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence.[1] Half of indigenous women have experienced sexual violence.[2] Of the 5,712 cases of missing or murdered […]

A Judicial Dilemma: Cash Bail and Its Imperfect Alternatives

February 3, 2020February 5, 2020 Allison Zack

Last summer, I worked as a law clerk for the Honorable Truman Morrison, a Senior Judge in the District of Columbia and former Chair of the Board of Directors at […]

Marriage of Minors: Efforts to End Child Marriage

November 16, 2018November 16, 2018 Christina Castillo

Child, early and forced marriage, or child marriage, is a pernicious threat to adolescent girls that perpetuates poverty, prevents formal education, creates health ramifications and can contribute to violence. Child, […]

Yes Means Yes: California’s New Approach to Sexual Assault on College Campuses

November 15, 2014November 15, 2014 The AU Legislation and Policy Brief

By: Alex Baptiste California’s new sexual assault law, SB 967, nicknamed the “Yes Means Yes” law, was signed into effect on September 28, 2014 by California Governor Jerry Brown.  It […]

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