Students!!

The Student Government Association (SGA) represents students on all college policy issues, in addition to coordinating extracurricular activities such as community service, voter registration drives, cultural programs, club fairs, dances, and other activities.  In doing all this, they decide how to spend your money!! (activity fees)  Make your voice heard.  VOTE for your SGA officers at this link by Monday, April 26, 2021:

https://eballot.app/nycct/login.cfm?fb=1.

For information about the SGA candidates,visit: https://www.citytech.cuny.edu/sga/election.aspx.

Exercise your right!

Prof. C.

Students!!   The conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd is BIG, IMPORTANT NEWS!!  Write about it!  Earn up to 2 points on the final exam by writing a short post about it — you may respond to one of the articles below or any article you choose, or just tell us what you think about the case.  You may post it as a “reply” to this post, or as a standalone post (using the “plus” sign above, choose “legal news response” as the category).  Remember, you can also earn up to 2 points for summarizing and responding to any legal news articles, as explained in this assignment.  See “Articles” tab for some articles you might want to use.

• Derek Chauvin Verdict Brings a Rare Rebuke of Police Conduct (NY Times)
• CNN.com coverage (multiple articles)
• George Floyd’s family reacts to Derek Chauvin trial verdict (FOX News)

Esteemed students!

THANK YOU again for your patience during my “technical difficulties” with class this morning.  If you didn’t submit your first draft brief of Loving v. Virginia that was due 9am today (Th. April 8), you get a second chance!  Please email it to me before the end of Friday April 9 so you may earn full credit.  See the “class notes & materials” tab for case briefing resources, including sample briefs.  Use this citation (which we’ll discuss in class Tu. April 13): Loving v. Virginia, 388 U.S. 1 (1967).  Here’s a Word version of the case if you want to download it and “color code” or otherwise mark it for briefing like we did in class!

Thank you again, have a great rest of the week and weekend!

Prof. C.

Esteemed Students,

I hope you are enjoying the break!  CHECK OUT Elizabeth Adams’ responses to several of your questions in my post below!!  (titled “Reply to this post by 9am Thursday March 25!”)  If you click “[number of] Replies” at the bottom of the post, or the “comment bubble” in the upper right corner, then scroll through the replies, you’ll find her responses.  COOL!!  As she noted, you all raised REALLY important issues.  THANK YOU again!

Just a reminder, for our next class (Tues. April 6), PLEASE have your Bluebook handy, and PLEASE have read the Introduction on pp. 1-2!  Please also review the “Advisement & registration steps & resources” posted on the “class notes & materials” page–we’ll discuss them in class so bring questions!

See you Tuesday,

Prof. C.

Esteemed Students,

Just a reminder, by 9am tomorrow (Thursday), please read my post below about our guest speakers, and post a reply with one or more questions for them!  This assignment will not be accepted late. 🙁

Thanks, see you tomorrow!

Prof. C.

Esteemed Students!

On Thursday, March 25, we’ll welcome two terrific guest speakers!  By 9am Thursday, March 25, please reply to this post with at least one question for either or both of our speakers!  This assignment will not be accepted late.

Tevin Williams is Community Liaison and Legislative Aide to NY State Senator Brad Hoylman, a Manhattan Democrat and the first openly gay man in the New York State Senate.  Tevin is responsible for assisting all of Sen. Hoylman’s constituents with their issues, as the liaison to Community Boards 2 and 7, and assisting with Senator Hoylman’s legislation in Albany.  Previously, Tevin had a 10-year career with YMCA between Georgia, Florida, and now New York City before joining Senator Hoylman’s office. Tevin enjoys community impact, and also working towards the greater good.  Tevin plans to attend law school and is currently preparing to take the LSAT.  Tevin’s ultimate goal is to be a Federal Judge.  Tevin is currently volunteering with the campaign of our other guest speaker, Elizabeth Adams.

Elizabeth Adams is a candidate for City Council District 33 in Brooklyn, which includes the neighborhood around City Tech as well as Greenpoint, Vinegar Hill, and Williamsburg.  Elizabeth has worked as a Planned Parenthood advocate, and is now Legislative Director for a City Council Member.  You can learn more about her and her candidacy at her campaign’s website, https://www.elizabethadams.nyc/.

They both look forward to talking with you!

Cheers, Prof. C.