Rachel Barkow
@RachelBarkow
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NYU Law Prof and Faculty Director of the Zimroth Center. Author of Justice Abandoned (2025) and Prisoners of Politics (2019).
Joined July 2012
I'm excited to announce the March 4 release date for my new book, Justice Abandoned: How the Supreme Court Ignored the Constitution and Enabled Mass Incarceration. More details here: and available for pre-order here:
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The Supreme Court’s Indiscriminate Approach to Discrimination
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I love my city!.
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RT @FoxRothschild: The U.S. imprisons a larger percentage of its population than any other country. How did we get here? @RachelBarkow rejo….
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Finally, some good news today.
The Pope is participating in White Sox chants. What a crazy timeline we live in.
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RT @FoxRothschild: Save the date! 🚨Join us in Philly on September 17. Our Symposium will feature a Fireside Chat with @cjcmichel and @Rache….
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Love this!.
Just in: Former Manhattan US Attorney Damian Williams moves from the Paul Weiss law firm (which reached a deal with President Trump) to the Jenner firm (which fought Trump's executive order in court--and won.
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RT @BooksinFive: America has experienced a dramatic rise in the prison population over the past few decades. @RachelBarkow joins us to disc….
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RT @BrennanCenter: What role did the Supreme Court play in the rise of mass incarceration? . Join us for an in-person discussion on @Rachel….
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Please join us this Thursday!.
What role did the Supreme Court play in the rise of mass incarceration? . Join us for an in-person discussion on @RachelBarkow's new book Justice Abandoned with @PreetBharara, moderated by @hernandezstroud, on June 5, Thurs., at 6pm ET. RSVP:
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I enjoyed speaking with @NPRinskeep this morning about the pardon power and Trump’s recent use of it.
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These are not the best of times for those of us who study clemency and advocate on behalf of its importance.
NEW - Trump, doesn't rule out pardoning Diddy: "He used to really like me a lot.".
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RT @BrennanCenter: What role did the Supreme Court play in the rise of mass incarceration? Join us for an in-person discussion on @RachelBa….
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RT @BrennanCenter: Is mass incarceration at odds with the U.S. Constitution?. On June 5, Thurs., @RachelBarkow will discuss her new book Ju….
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RT @ScottGreenfield: At Divided Argument, @RachelBarkow on the Supreme Court's failure to stand up for liberty, coincidentally as Trump tri….
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RT @DividedArgument: NEW EPISODE: "Gorsuch Genie". We're joined by NYU Prof @RachelBarkow to discuss her new book, "Justice Abandoned: How….
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RT @PSodhan: Echoing @nickgillespie recommendation to buy @RachelBarkow eye-opening new book exploring how the Supreme Court has made a num….
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Trump's threats to send citizens to El Salvador Aren't Idle
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RT @PoliticsPA: Associated Press has called the Philly DA race for @DA_LarryKrasner. 50% reporting
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