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A visit with Christina Wells, Professor of Law
Published: September 13, 2007 - Topics:
deference
accountability
civil_liberties
fear_and_prejudice
government_decision-making
Additional Interview Clips
The benefit of the first amendment
How fear and prejudice negatively impact governmental decision-making
The dangers of excessive government secrecy
Federal law that limits protests at funerals
The internet’s role in shaping public opinion
Primary research for Wells
How Wells found her way from chemistry to law
The law casebook Wells is co-authoring
Freedom of speech, freedom of information, constitutional law
Topics:
freedom_of_speech
freedom_of_information_act
Generally speaking, all of Christina Wells’ research falls under the auspices of constitutional law, especially the areas of freedom of information and access to government information, both of which relate to the First Amendment.