Jessica Levinson

Jessica Levinson

Professor, LMU's Loyola Law School in Los Angeles

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Jessica Levinson is a professor at LMU's Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. Jessica is also the director of Loyola's Public Service Institute, the co-director of Loyola's Journalist Law School, and the past president of the Los Angeles Ethics Commission. 

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A federal judge rules the U.S. Naval Academy can use race as a factor in its admissions, citing the military’s unique needs regarding a diverse officer corps.

Judge rules Naval Academy can use affirmative action in admissions

A federal judge rules the U.S. Naval Academy can use race as a factor in its admissions, citing the military’s unique needs regarding a diverse officer corps.

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This week, the Supreme Court hears a challenge to a Tennessee law that bans what’s known as gender-affirming medical treatment for transgender minors.

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from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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