POL 328 Criminal Justice Reform, Judges, and Popular Media
Taught by a sitting appellate judge, this course will explore a topic that goes to the heart of our legal system—criminal justice reform. We will look at how the legal system has created the problems that cause many to advocate for reform, the roadblocks to various reforms, and potential solutions. We will ask the provocative question of what do we want our legal system to look like, and is that vision feasible? We will evaluate policy considerations framed by popular media in podcasts and other programs, and consider the role of judges and lawyers in driving or impeding reform.