Kate Levine
@klevine02.bsky.social
Law Professor at Cardozo Law, former appellate public defender. I write about our national addiction to the carceral state and complain about mundane things. https://cardozo.yu.edu/directory/kate-levine
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Kate Levine
@klevine02.bsky.social
· Jan 14
Redistributing Justice
This Article surfaces an obstacle to decarceration hiding in plain sight: progressives’ continued support for the carceral system. Despite increasingly prevale
papers.ssrn.com
I’m proud of this coauthored paper, “Redistributing Justice,” with Ben Levin. It’s forthcoming in Columbia Law Review. Up on SSRN now. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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This is pretty much the Black History Month celebration I expected from them.
White House with image of a Black man and an emoji of chains.
And the chosen image is of Don Lemon doing journalism.
And the chosen image is of Don Lemon doing journalism.
the White House's official X account gloats over the arrest of Don Lemon with a chains emoji
January 30, 2026 at 3:32 PM
This is pretty much the Black History Month celebration I expected from them.
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I guess we're just arresting journalists now.
January 30, 2026 at 1:37 PM
I guess we're just arresting journalists now.
wasn’t the case dismissed?
Breaking news: The former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested on charges connected to a Minnesota church protest, people familiar with the matter said.
Federal Agents Arrest Don Lemon Over Minnesota Church Protest
The former CNN anchor has said he was not demonstrating, but reporting as a journalist, during the interruption of a service inside a St. Paul church earlier this month.
nyti.ms
January 30, 2026 at 1:30 PM
wasn’t the case dismissed?
What was Don Lemon arrested for? I thought the church protest indictment was dismissed by magistrate and appeal court?
January 30, 2026 at 1:29 PM
What was Don Lemon arrested for? I thought the church protest indictment was dismissed by magistrate and appeal court?
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Dallas set to exonerate Tommy Lee Walker, who was wrongfully executed for murder 70 years ago despite *9* alibi witnesses saying he was with his pregnant girlfriend: www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/d...
Dallas set to exonerate man wrongfully executed for murder 70 years ago
Wednesday is expected to be one of the most significant moments in the history of the Dallas County Commissioners Court.
www.cbsnews.com
January 20, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Dallas set to exonerate Tommy Lee Walker, who was wrongfully executed for murder 70 years ago despite *9* alibi witnesses saying he was with his pregnant girlfriend: www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/d...
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Justice Jackson takes an interesting stand today. SCOTUS often waives the filing fees for indigent parties—but refuses to do so after they file multiple "frivolous" petitions. Jackson says that's unfair and dissents from the practice moving forward. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
January 20, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Justice Jackson takes an interesting stand today. SCOTUS often waives the filing fees for indigent parties—but refuses to do so after they file multiple "frivolous" petitions. Jackson says that's unfair and dissents from the practice moving forward. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
However far she gets, Osaka has already won.
January 20, 2026 at 2:41 PM
However far she gets, Osaka has already won.
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America has tried to be a real multiracial democracy for just over 60 years and that attempt has been contested at every step along the way.
The dinner has been held every year, without fail, since 1969.
www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...
The dinner has been held every year, without fail, since 1969.
www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...
Indiana University Cancels MLK Celebration Dinner
Indiana University in Indianapolis canceled a dinner in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. hosted annually in January by the Black Student Union, Mirror Indy reported.
www.insidehighered.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:08 PM
America has tried to be a real multiracial democracy for just over 60 years and that attempt has been contested at every step along the way.
The dinner has been held every year, without fail, since 1969.
www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...
The dinner has been held every year, without fail, since 1969.
www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...
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It’s actually amazing how restrained the people Minneapolis have been so far.
January 15, 2026 at 4:56 AM
It’s actually amazing how restrained the people Minneapolis have been so far.
If i was a kid growing up right now in a place with gun culture and positive views of ICE, it would sure be hard to understand when it was and wasn’t ok to shoot another person.
January 15, 2026 at 12:09 PM
If i was a kid growing up right now in a place with gun culture and positive views of ICE, it would sure be hard to understand when it was and wasn’t ok to shoot another person.
If you need more reason to abolish money bail (you don’t), here.
🚨 I’ve been keeping this under wraps until published and it’s out today.
Do judges with background in law enforcement act differently at bail time? Our groundbreaking NYC study estimates that when they set bail, it is a full 32% higher on average compared to other judges. Check it out and share.
Do judges with background in law enforcement act differently at bail time? Our groundbreaking NYC study estimates that when they set bail, it is a full 32% higher on average compared to other judges. Check it out and share.
Judicial Professional Background and Pretrial Detention Outcomes | Journal of Law and Courts | Cambridge Core
Judicial Professional Background and Pretrial Detention Outcomes
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December 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
If you need more reason to abolish money bail (you don’t), here.
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules that there are no 4th Amendment rights in your Google search terms. When you search on Google, you tell them your search terms; the government can get those queries without a warrant. The third-party doctrine applies.
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December 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules that there are no 4th Amendment rights in your Google search terms. When you search on Google, you tell them your search terms; the government can get those queries without a warrant. The third-party doctrine applies.
www.pacourts.us/assets/opini...
www.pacourts.us/assets/opini...
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Job opening for a clinical teaching fellow in the Civil Rights Litigation initiative at Michigan Law. This is an opportunity to plug into (or continue within) a robust local social justice lawyering network while also exploring teaching. Please share widely!
careers.umich.edu/job_detail/2...
careers.umich.edu/job_detail/2...
Clinical Teaching Fellow- Civil Rights Litigation Initiative, Law School | U-M Careers
careers.umich.edu
December 16, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Job opening for a clinical teaching fellow in the Civil Rights Litigation initiative at Michigan Law. This is an opportunity to plug into (or continue within) a robust local social justice lawyering network while also exploring teaching. Please share widely!
careers.umich.edu/job_detail/2...
careers.umich.edu/job_detail/2...
Is there a bigger scandal hiding in plain sight?
After becoming a congressional leader, a politician’s stock portfolio beats out those of peers by 47 (!!!) percentage points a year through trades timed around bills and firms that later get government contracts
www.nber.org/papers/w34524
via @florianederer.bsky.social
www.nber.org/papers/w34524
via @florianederer.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Is there a bigger scandal hiding in plain sight?
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The memo associated w/ this chart closes with what I am reading as a thinly veiled threat
December 2, 2025 at 1:05 AM
The memo associated w/ this chart closes with what I am reading as a thinly veiled threat
Awful that theyll bear Trump’s name but direct cash investment for children acrruing for 18 years is a really good idea. Call it Universal Basic Income. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/b...
Michael and Susan Dell to Put $250 in 25 Million Children’s Accounts
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Awful that theyll bear Trump’s name but direct cash investment for children acrruing for 18 years is a really good idea. Call it Universal Basic Income. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/b...
The NY Post at it again www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
Drug Arrests and Gun Seizures Fell as Homeland Security Pursued Immigration
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The NY Post at it again www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
New oxymoron alert 🚨
November 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
New oxymoron alert 🚨
Ok well now the whole thing makes sense. Assume Kim Clark CEO is connected to Trump in some sY. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/b...
Kimberly-Clark Agrees to Buy Kenvue, Maker of Tylenol, for $40 Billion
www.nytimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Ok well now the whole thing makes sense. Assume Kim Clark CEO is connected to Trump in some sY. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/b...
In the NYT fantasy of what the “Right” is he is a problem. Once again NYT tells on itself. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/09/u...
Nick Fuentes: A White Nationalist Problem for the Right
www.nytimes.com
September 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
In the NYT fantasy of what the “Right” is he is a problem. Once again NYT tells on itself. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/09/u...
Evert saying Naomi needs to be “more aggressive” but also “stay calm” is peak.
September 4, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Evert saying Naomi needs to be “more aggressive” but also “stay calm” is peak.
Did any of the folks who like the US open and are shocked by Chrissie Everet’s commentary on Coco and Naomi (hard to put a finger on what connects them) migrate to BS?
September 3, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Did any of the folks who like the US open and are shocked by Chrissie Everet’s commentary on Coco and Naomi (hard to put a finger on what connects them) migrate to BS?
Just lol to the worst people on earth using the most abusive power against each other and any pearl clutching. L Law enforcement is randomly deployed against people — poor people and people of color daily forever.
August 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Just lol to the worst people on earth using the most abusive power against each other and any pearl clutching. L Law enforcement is randomly deployed against people — poor people and people of color daily forever.