Journal of Law & Inequality's 42nd Anniversary Symposium

This symposium features four panels highlighting how law can perpetuate inequality and how legislative advocacy can combat deeply entrenched disparities. 

Opening Statements: 10:15 AM- 10:30 AM; Zoom

Trans Refuge Bill: 10:30 AM-11:30 AM; Zoom

Speakers will discuss how the law fell short before the passage of the Bill, what changes were made to improve the law, and how those changes are meant to address existing inequalities and biases.

Christa Moseng           Representative Leigh Finke                Kat Rohn (OutFront)

Lunch Pick Up: 12:05PM-12:15PM; Mondale Hall Room 40

Cannabis Bill: Decriminalization & Expungements: 12:15 PM-1:15 PM; Mondale Hall Room 40

Panelists will discuss the criminalization of cannabis, the role it plays in perpetuating inequality, and how decriminalization seeks to minimize inequality. Topics will include the immigration consequences of the new bill and the effect of automatic expungements on obtaining housing. 

Mary Moriarty            Julia Potach                 Daniel Suitor               Senator Lindsey Port

License for All Act: 1:30PM-2:30 PM; Zoom

This panel will discuss the prior licensing requirements, how those requirements perpetuate inequality, how obtaining a license combats inequality and biases, and how the Act protects the personal information of those applying for a license. 

Julia Decker    Linus Chan     Representative Maria Perez-Vega     Representative Aisha Gomez Rod Hamilton

Crown Act: 2:45 PM-3:45 PM; Zoom

Panelists will discuss the protections under the law outlined under the CROWN Act that prohibits discrimination based on raced-based natural hair texture and styles such as braids, locs, and twists under the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

Michelle Kornblit   Phylicia H. Hill

Closing Remarks: 4:00 PM-4:15 PM; Zoom