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In an article for the River Journal aimed at informing immigrants of their rights, Adjunct Professor Amelia Wilson, Director of the Immigration Justice Clinic at Haub Law, shared her insights on the critical difference between an administrative and a judicial warrant. “An administrative warrant is not signed by a judge, as is legally required to be enforceable,” she said.

Psychology Professors Leora Trub and Lisa Rosenthal were cited in The Bulwark for their research on social media and mental health, highlighting how following strangers on Instagram can reinforce negative self-perceptions through social comparison. Their study, "Instagram #Instasad?", explores the connection between Instagram use, depressive symptoms, and social comparison behaviors.

Following claims that Ring camera notified its customers about Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman spoke with Newsweek about the legal implications of alerting others to potential ICE activity.

Professor Gershman explains that free speech protections allow residents to discuss law enforcement in their neighborhoods, but language that actively encourages evasion of authorities could possibly be construed as obstruction of justice. "I think it's important to be very explicit on what is being communicated," he said.

Lubin Professor Phil Cohen writes in Bloomberg Law about Spain proposing a 100% tax on properties purchased by non-European Union residents to resolve a housing crunch— he says streamlining business income tax laws would ease compliance and help with IRS enforcement.

Professor Gershman was featured on News 12’s Power & Politics to discuss the controversy surrounding the executive order to deny birthright citizenship, providing historical context on this decades-old constitutional provision.

Pace’s Center for Student Enterprise (CSE) was recently honored by the National Student-Run Business Association (SRBA) for its success in student-led business operations. The CSE employs 80 Lubin students across five student-run businesses, fostering hands-on entrepreneurial experience. Professor Kathy Winsted was highlighted for her leadership in this initiative, Shiksha reports.

Pace University's Haub Environmental Law Professor Katrina Fischer Kuh spoke with News 12 about Trump’s plans to withdraw proposed PFAS limitations, also known as “forever chemicals” found in water, food packaging and other products. Professor Kuh cautions, “don’t panic,” saying it’s possible there could be a reconsideration.