Madalyn Wasilczuk
@mkwasilczuk.bsky.social
University of SC Law Prof. Youth Defender Clinic Director. Youth justice, criminal law/proc., jails & prisons. https://www.incarcerationtransparency.org/southcarolina/.
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This week on Amicus: Pregnancy criminalization is sharply on the rise in the wake of Roe’s demise. I spoke with a lawyer on the frontlines of the battle against prosecutors—in red and blue states—charging women for their pregnancy outcomes. slate.com/podcasts/ami...
The Prosecution of Pregnant Women Is Amping Up Across the Country
Legislation prioritizing fetus’s rights over women’s rights is on the rise, threatening more people with jail over miscarriages and stillbirths.
slate.com
August 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
This week on Amicus: Pregnancy criminalization is sharply on the rise in the wake of Roe’s demise. I spoke with a lawyer on the frontlines of the battle against prosecutors—in red and blue states—charging women for their pregnancy outcomes. slate.com/podcasts/ami...
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Not enough people know this - and they should!
August 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Not enough people know this - and they should!
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Are you a rising 3L or recent law grad and an aspiring public defender? Want great supervision and training? If so, consider applying for the E. Barrett Prettyman fellowship and come work with us. apply.interfolio.com/170321
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July 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Are you a rising 3L or recent law grad and an aspiring public defender? Want great supervision and training? If so, consider applying for the E. Barrett Prettyman fellowship and come work with us. apply.interfolio.com/170321
Pleased to announce that effective August 16, 2025, I have been awarded tenure and promotion to Associate Professor of Law at the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law. Thank you to the many friends, family, mentors, and colleagues who have supported me along this path.
July 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Pleased to announce that effective August 16, 2025, I have been awarded tenure and promotion to Associate Professor of Law at the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law. Thank you to the many friends, family, mentors, and colleagues who have supported me along this path.
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“Of all the outcomes Rachel Castor could have predicted from Idaho’s abortion ban, her teenage son being denied hospital admission during an asthma attack wasn’t on the list.”
Must-read by
@kelciemmorris.bsky.social
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/idah...
Must-read by
@kelciemmorris.bsky.social
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/idah...
Idaho banned abortion. Three years later, minors and seniors struggle to get routine care.
Editor’s note: This report examines the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down the federal right to abortion three years ago.Of all the outcomes Rachel Castor could have predicted ...
www.newsfromthestates.com
June 27, 2025 at 11:13 PM
“Of all the outcomes Rachel Castor could have predicted from Idaho’s abortion ban, her teenage son being denied hospital admission during an asthma attack wasn’t on the list.”
Must-read by
@kelciemmorris.bsky.social
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/idah...
Must-read by
@kelciemmorris.bsky.social
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/idah...
New article out highlighting how pregnant people are being prosecuted since Dobbs (hint: it’s not using abortion laws): www.law360.com/articles/235...
Pregnancy Loss Draws Police Scrutiny Following Dobbs - Law360
The nation's abortion debate has played out in civil courtrooms and state capitols across the country since the overturning of Roe v. Wade three years ago. But the battle is also emerging in another a...
www.law360.com
June 28, 2025 at 12:14 AM
New article out highlighting how pregnant people are being prosecuted since Dobbs (hint: it’s not using abortion laws): www.law360.com/articles/235...
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I'm so proud that we're finally able to announce this and get it out into the world. Journalism professors in border states, hit me up!
A new college journalism curriculum module created by EFF & @freedom.press in collaboration with The University of Texas at El Paso’s Multimedia Journalism Program & Borderzine teaches students how to protect themselves & their digital devices when working near & across the U.S.-Mexico border.
New Journalism Curriculum Module Teaches Digital Security for Border Journalists
SAN FRANCISCO – A new college journalism curriculum module teaches students how to protect themselves and their digital devices when working near and across the U.S.-Mexico border. “Digital Security 1...
www.eff.org
June 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I'm so proud that we're finally able to announce this and get it out into the world. Journalism professors in border states, hit me up!
Job opening for a youth defender in Albuquerque, NM: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lopd...
DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL IN THE LAND OF ENCHANTMENT | Law Offices of the Public Defender - New Mexico
www.governmentjobs.com
June 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Job opening for a youth defender in Albuquerque, NM: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lopd...
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Full story on this news:
June 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Full story on this news:
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Our latest on ways that states can provide better heath data sanctuaries to at-risk populations (spoiler alert: stop sharing data with health care criminalization states & stop collecting sensitive healthcare info). Thanks to my co-authors @lizchiarello.bsky.social & Wendy Bach
Four Things States Can Do To Further Protect Health Care Privacy | Health Affairs Forefront
As experts in health, law, and privacy, we wrote this essay to draw attention to prescription drug monitoring programs and their potential for harm.
www.healthaffairs.org
June 6, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Our latest on ways that states can provide better heath data sanctuaries to at-risk populations (spoiler alert: stop sharing data with health care criminalization states & stop collecting sensitive healthcare info). Thanks to my co-authors @lizchiarello.bsky.social & Wendy Bach
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its crazy how dominant germany was in science (especially chemistry) in the 19th century, it was basically the international language for scientists, people came from all over the world to train at heidelberg etc, and then....
There are 2 previous historical cases of countries destroying their science and universities, crippling them for decades: Lysenkoism in the USSR and Nazi Germany. The Trump administration will be the 3rd.
It's not just budgets but research, institutions, expertise, and training the next generation.
It's not just budgets but research, institutions, expertise, and training the next generation.
May 31, 2025 at 10:39 AM
its crazy how dominant germany was in science (especially chemistry) in the 19th century, it was basically the international language for scientists, people came from all over the world to train at heidelberg etc, and then....
So honored that me and my coauthors @jiseonsong.bsky.social and Wendy Bach were awarded the Ian Kerr Best Paper Award at the Privacy Law Scholars Conference today!
May 30, 2025 at 11:38 PM
So honored that me and my coauthors @jiseonsong.bsky.social and Wendy Bach were awarded the Ian Kerr Best Paper Award at the Privacy Law Scholars Conference today!
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Map on the left is of Krasner's 2025 win, from the Philly inquiring. Map on the right is of Krasner's 2021 win, from my own work.
Basically the exact same outcome. Which means, as in 2021, Krasner won the area's that surely had the most (tho far less than in 2021!) violence.
Basically the exact same outcome. Which means, as in 2021, Krasner won the area's that surely had the most (tho far less than in 2021!) violence.
May 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Map on the left is of Krasner's 2025 win, from the Philly inquiring. Map on the right is of Krasner's 2021 win, from my own work.
Basically the exact same outcome. Which means, as in 2021, Krasner won the area's that surely had the most (tho far less than in 2021!) violence.
Basically the exact same outcome. Which means, as in 2021, Krasner won the area's that surely had the most (tho far less than in 2021!) violence.
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Please remember that these assholes walk stuff back when they get too much pushback, so PUSHBACK HARD.
Please rt the first post and get others to leave a comment.
Please rt the first post and get others to leave a comment.
May 20, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Please remember that these assholes walk stuff back when they get too much pushback, so PUSHBACK HARD.
Please rt the first post and get others to leave a comment.
Please rt the first post and get others to leave a comment.
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1. A must-read thread. I'll highlight three more problems with this opinion, which is the only case to prevent people from using a class action to challenge US government renditions to El Salvador. I often write about complex litigation, with a focus on class actions involving government bodies.
May 14, 2025 at 6:09 AM
1. A must-read thread. I'll highlight three more problems with this opinion, which is the only case to prevent people from using a class action to challenge US government renditions to El Salvador. I often write about complex litigation, with a focus on class actions involving government bodies.
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ICE says it is investigating the cause of death of 44-year-old Marie Ange Blaise in a Florida detention center on Friday. A local congresswoman says Blaise had complained of chest pains "for hours."
Lawmakers demand answers after a Haitian woman dies at an ICE detention center
ICE says it is investigating the cause of death of 44-year-old Marie Ange Blaise in a Florida detention center on Friday. A local congresswoman says Blaise had complained of chest pains "for hours."
www.npr.org
May 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
ICE says it is investigating the cause of death of 44-year-old Marie Ange Blaise in a Florida detention center on Friday. A local congresswoman says Blaise had complained of chest pains "for hours."
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Trump has indefinitely withdrawn federal funding for:
• Investigating child sexual abuse and internet crimes against kids;
• Responding to reports of missing children;
• Preventing youth violence
New, @propublica.org
• Investigating child sexual abuse and internet crimes against kids;
• Responding to reports of missing children;
• Preventing youth violence
New, @propublica.org
The Trump Administration’s War on Children
The administration is quietly putting America’s children at risk by cutting funds and manpower for investigating child abuse, enforcing child support payments, providing child care and much more.
www.propublica.org
April 23, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Trump has indefinitely withdrawn federal funding for:
• Investigating child sexual abuse and internet crimes against kids;
• Responding to reports of missing children;
• Preventing youth violence
New, @propublica.org
• Investigating child sexual abuse and internet crimes against kids;
• Responding to reports of missing children;
• Preventing youth violence
New, @propublica.org
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Sarah Stillman investigates a widespread crisis of deaths by starvation in America’s county jails. Most of the victims she identified had been arrested in the midst of a mental-health crisis, often on petty charges tied to their psychiatric distress.
Starved in Jail
Why are incarcerated people dying from lack of food or water, even as private companies are paid millions for their care?
www.newyorker.com
April 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Sarah Stillman investigates a widespread crisis of deaths by starvation in America’s county jails. Most of the victims she identified had been arrested in the midst of a mental-health crisis, often on petty charges tied to their psychiatric distress.
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In a new report, Sarah Stillman investigates deaths related to starvation, dehydration, and neglect in county jails across the U.S.—a crisis that at times has been covered up by private health companies and government officials.
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April 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
In a new report, Sarah Stillman investigates deaths related to starvation, dehydration, and neglect in county jails across the U.S.—a crisis that at times has been covered up by private health companies and government officials.
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The result of Tuesday’s election is a major victory for Democrats and a rebuke of billionaire Elon Musk, a key ally of President Donald Trump who poured millions into the state supporting conservative candidate Brad Schimel.
Liberals hold Wisconsin Supreme Court after campaign shaped heavily by Musk
The Wisconsin Supreme Court, on which liberals hold a 4-3 majority, could determine the future of abortion in the state.
19thnews.org
April 2, 2025 at 2:04 AM
The result of Tuesday’s election is a major victory for Democrats and a rebuke of billionaire Elon Musk, a key ally of President Donald Trump who poured millions into the state supporting conservative candidate Brad Schimel.
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Wisconsin, polls are now open until 8:00 PM!
Make your voice heard and vote for Judge Susan Crawford.
Find your polling place: myvote.wi.gov
Make your voice heard and vote for Judge Susan Crawford.
Find your polling place: myvote.wi.gov
April 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Wisconsin, polls are now open until 8:00 PM!
Make your voice heard and vote for Judge Susan Crawford.
Find your polling place: myvote.wi.gov
Make your voice heard and vote for Judge Susan Crawford.
Find your polling place: myvote.wi.gov
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