Yale Law School
Coverage of Yale Law School in the Nexus archive.
- Yale Law School Fights to Stop Trump Deal
Yale Law School is opposing a deal with the Trump administration. Students at the university have criticized the institution's efforts to negotiate with the administration.
- JD Vance's new memoir sheds light on his marriage to Usha Vance. Here's a timeline of their relationship.
JD Vance and Usha Vance, married since 2014 after meeting at Yale Law School, are serving as U.S. Vice President and Second Lady. Their relationship includes Christian and Hindu ceremonies, four children, and public appearances reflecting their political roles. Usha initially expressed hesitation about JD's vice presidential nomination but later supported him at his inauguration.
- How the Twenty-Fifth Amendment Applies Today
The article examines Section 4 of the Twenty-Fifth Amendment, which allows the vice president and a majority of the Cabinet to declare a president unfit to serve. It highlights recent scenarios in the last three administrations where this provision was discussed, despite never being invoked, and notes the 2018 Yale Law School guide explaining its mechanics.
- Yale's Susan Thornton on Chinese President Xi Jinping's warnings about Taiwan
NPR's Steve Inskeep spoke with Susan Thornton about Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and his warnings regarding Taiwan. The discussion involved Yale Law School's perspective on the situation. The conversation centered around the implications of Xi's statements on Taiwan.
- Jackson publicly airs grievances with conservative colleagues over Trump-era rulings
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized the Supreme Court for using emergency rulings to favor President Donald Trump, warning it undermines public trust. She argued the emergency docket's modern use is 'problematic' and 'disruptive,' allowing privileged litigants to bypass standard court procedures.
- Jackson publicly airs grievances with conservative colleagues over Trump-era rulings
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized the Supreme Court for using emergency orders to favor President Donald Trump, arguing the practice undermines public trust and judicial integrity. She highlighted the 'shadow' docket's misuse to bypass standard legal processes, disproportionately benefiting privileged litigants while disrespecting lower court rulings.