The Supreme Court said Tuesday it won鈥檛 hear a challenge to a Pennsylvania school system鈥檚 transgender bathroom policy, leaving in place rules that allow some transgender students to use restrooms and locker rooms of their preference. . . Scott Skinner-Thompson, a law professor at the University of Colorado, said the court鈥檚 move on Tuesday is consistent with federalism by deferring to a local school district policy rather than creating a national law.
鈥淏oth cases ultimately illustrate the court doesn鈥檛 want to get involved too quickly,鈥 he said. 鈥淚t wanted to give lower courts the first bite at the apple.鈥
Associate Professor Scott Skinner-Thompson presented his paper, "Recording as Heckling," at the St. John's University School of Law faculty workshop series on Feb. 6. The series brings scholars from across the country to St. John's Law to discuss their current research and receive feedback on their works in progress.
Associate Professor Scott Skinner-Thompson presented his paper, "Recording as Heckling," at the St. John's University School of Law faculty workshop series on Feb. 6. The series brings scholars from across the country to St. John's Law to discuss their current research and receive feedback on their works in progress.