Adam Stevenson
@clastevenson.bsky.social
Murphy's Law Expert (aka fed crim appellate/postcon), Clinical Prof., and fmr. Director of prison-based clinics at Univ. of Wisconsin Law School’s Frank J. Remington Center. Helping students help clients. Comments/Views are my own
A little different type of fall racing. But one thing always holds true: ow, my back
November 16, 2025 at 12:53 AM
A little different type of fall racing. But one thing always holds true: ow, my back
Good. I didn’t think I had enough wrist accessories yet.
November 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Good. I didn’t think I had enough wrist accessories yet.
At its best of times, work in the criminal legal system is Kafkaesque. And, lately, more often than not, it’s like it also has an axe to grind.
November 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
At its best of times, work in the criminal legal system is Kafkaesque. And, lately, more often than not, it’s like it also has an axe to grind.
Almost time to race while doing all the things
November 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Almost time to race while doing all the things
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ATTORNEYS: Do you like state courts, appellate litigation, and… winning sometimes? The ACLU’s State Supreme Court Initiative is hiring for a 2-year attorney position!
Apply here: www.aclu.org/careers/appl...
Apply here: www.aclu.org/careers/appl...
Careers at ACLU
Join our team! We’re looking for committed, passionate people for open roles at the ACLU.
www.aclu.org
November 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
ATTORNEYS: Do you like state courts, appellate litigation, and… winning sometimes? The ACLU’s State Supreme Court Initiative is hiring for a 2-year attorney position!
Apply here: www.aclu.org/careers/appl...
Apply here: www.aclu.org/careers/appl...
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The William H. Hastie Fellowship Program is an outstanding opportunity to prepare for a career in law teaching.
There's still time to apply for Fall 2026. Learn more and spread the word: buff.ly/a3D8dFc
There's still time to apply for Fall 2026. Learn more and spread the word: buff.ly/a3D8dFc
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The William H. Hastie Fellowship Program is an outstanding opportunity to prepare for a career in law teaching.
There's still time to apply for Fall 2026. Learn more and spread the word: buff.ly/a3D8dFc
There's still time to apply for Fall 2026. Learn more and spread the word: buff.ly/a3D8dFc
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For three decades, a little-known group of “mitigation specialists” has helped save death-penalty defendants by documenting their childhood traumas.
Take a rare look inside one case:
Take a rare look inside one case:
This Group Quietly Documents the Past Traumas of People Who Kill
A rare look inside mitigation specialists’ investigations to help people on death row stay alive.
www.themarshallproject.org
November 2, 2025 at 10:45 PM
For three decades, a little-known group of “mitigation specialists” has helped save death-penalty defendants by documenting their childhood traumas.
Take a rare look inside one case:
Take a rare look inside one case:
They’ve been running for 90 min. Average foot speed over uneven ground, barring injuries, is 4 mph. That gives us a 6 miles radius. What I want from each and every one of you is a hard-target search of every gas station, residence, warehouse, farmhouse, henhouse, outhouse and doghouse in that area.
October 28, 2025 at 11:18 PM
They’ve been running for 90 min. Average foot speed over uneven ground, barring injuries, is 4 mph. That gives us a 6 miles radius. What I want from each and every one of you is a hard-target search of every gas station, residence, warehouse, farmhouse, henhouse, outhouse and doghouse in that area.
Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only
October 20, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only
Anyone know of funds, organizations, etc to help out federal workers while they’re furloughed and/or working without pay?
Working with many federal employees, I can say they are generally hard working, good folks. I (and I hope others) want to help out as the first paychecks are missed.
Working with many federal employees, I can say they are generally hard working, good folks. I (and I hope others) want to help out as the first paychecks are missed.
October 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Anyone know of funds, organizations, etc to help out federal workers while they’re furloughed and/or working without pay?
Working with many federal employees, I can say they are generally hard working, good folks. I (and I hope others) want to help out as the first paychecks are missed.
Working with many federal employees, I can say they are generally hard working, good folks. I (and I hope others) want to help out as the first paychecks are missed.
Two creatures that welcome our delayed entry into fall weather
October 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Two creatures that welcome our delayed entry into fall weather
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No one uses cataract that way, come on. #nytconnections
October 1, 2025 at 5:35 PM
No one uses cataract that way, come on. #nytconnections
I’m going to be requesting reargument in my last Seventh Circuit appeal because Birdie and Junebug were not present to set the tone for the day.
Wait. Stop everything. Start court rufform here. every court should have floofs.
September 28, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I’m going to be requesting reargument in my last Seventh Circuit appeal because Birdie and Junebug were not present to set the tone for the day.
Everybody has to have swag. I’ll give it to the court, this is a solid cup.
September 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Everybody has to have swag. I’ll give it to the court, this is a solid cup.
My student argues a clinic case in the 7th Cir today. It’s great to see students have an opp. to see their work come to fruition and argue a case in a circuit court, something many attys never will do. It’s also nerve wracking (at least for me, the supervisor who basically can just watch) 1/2
September 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM
My student argues a clinic case in the 7th Cir today. It’s great to see students have an opp. to see their work come to fruition and argue a case in a circuit court, something many attys never will do. It’s also nerve wracking (at least for me, the supervisor who basically can just watch) 1/2
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I'm horrified to hear that Charlie Kirk was shot at an event in Utah.
Democratic societies will always have political disagreements, but we must never allow America to become a country that confronts those disagreements with violence.
Mark and I are praying for Charlie's recovery.
Democratic societies will always have political disagreements, but we must never allow America to become a country that confronts those disagreements with violence.
Mark and I are praying for Charlie's recovery.
September 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I'm horrified to hear that Charlie Kirk was shot at an event in Utah.
Democratic societies will always have political disagreements, but we must never allow America to become a country that confronts those disagreements with violence.
Mark and I are praying for Charlie's recovery.
Democratic societies will always have political disagreements, but we must never allow America to become a country that confronts those disagreements with violence.
Mark and I are praying for Charlie's recovery.
And, naturally, my students and I head down to federal court in Chicago in a few weeks to have one of the students are a case.
Illinois Democrats slam Trump’s ‘illegal’ plans to send national guard to Chicago
Pentagon sources have told news outlets of plans to send troops to the city, but no final decision has been announced
www.theguardian.com
August 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
And, naturally, my students and I head down to federal court in Chicago in a few weeks to have one of the students are a case.
Neighborhood family out for a walk past our AirBnb this morning. Graciously moved their party to the field when we needed to leave.
August 24, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Neighborhood family out for a walk past our AirBnb this morning. Graciously moved their party to the field when we needed to leave.
Even under extensive questioning, I could not get these folks to confirm whether the water was hot dog flavored
August 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Even under extensive questioning, I could not get these folks to confirm whether the water was hot dog flavored
Current AirBnb view of the Sol Duc River just outside Olympic National Park awaiting elk, deer, and maybe bears and cougars. You’ve got three days fauna, get fauna-ing
August 23, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Current AirBnb view of the Sol Duc River just outside Olympic National Park awaiting elk, deer, and maybe bears and cougars. You’ve got three days fauna, get fauna-ing
No cheating, post the last pic of your pet.
August 21, 2025 at 12:33 PM
No cheating, post the last pic of your pet.
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i hope this email doesn’t find you at all. i hope you got out. i hope you’re free
August 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
i hope this email doesn’t find you at all. i hope you got out. i hope you’re free
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Actually, you know what? Let’s stop complaining for a second. QT this with a GOOD airport. Defend that title as much or as little as you like. But let’s hear about airports that don’t suck.
August 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Actually, you know what? Let’s stop complaining for a second. QT this with a GOOD airport. Defend that title as much or as little as you like. But let’s hear about airports that don’t suck.
Elimination of the elimination of cash bail in the states would take state action. Cash bail has been found to be ineffective, to disproportionately target people of color, and disrupt the lives and jobs of many (often innocent) individuals
Live updates: The latest on Trump’s federal crackdown on Washington, DC | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump will hold a news conference at the White House this morning addressing what he describes as his effort to end violent crime in Washington, DC, and clean up the capital. Follow f...
www.cnn.com
August 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Elimination of the elimination of cash bail in the states would take state action. Cash bail has been found to be ineffective, to disproportionately target people of color, and disrupt the lives and jobs of many (often innocent) individuals
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Just a reminder of my favorite idea for a law student note: Pick an important Supreme Court case from 5-10 years ago, and see how lower courts are interpreting it. It's helpful for practitioners and courts, and something law students can research and present effectively.
August 7, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Just a reminder of my favorite idea for a law student note: Pick an important Supreme Court case from 5-10 years ago, and see how lower courts are interpreting it. It's helpful for practitioners and courts, and something law students can research and present effectively.