Klau Institute for Civil and Human Rights

It’s Day 2 of ND Law’s second annual Death Penalty Abolition Week! Join us for a powerful conversation with Elwood Jones, who was released from death row after being wrongfully convicted, and Erin Barnhart '05 J.D., the ND Law graduate who represented him. 📅 Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 12:30 p.m. | 1130 Eck Hall of Law 📍 Open to the public This event is sponsored by @NDLawEJC, @NDHumRts, and the Institute for Social Concerns.

The Notre Dame Exoneration Justice Clinic (@NDLawEJC), the Institute For Social Concerns, and the Klau Institute for Civil and Human Rights (@NDHumRts) are excited to invite you to the second annual Death Penalty Abolition Week at Notre Dame Law School, which will take place next week from Monday, March 23 to Friday, March 27. Throughout the week, we'll host powerful discussions, firsthand accounts, and advocacy from exonerees, criminal justice reform experts, and activists dedicated to ending the death penalty. All events are free and open to the public. Learn more about the second annual Death Penalty Abolition Week and view the full schedule of events here: law.nd.edu/news-events/ne…

The Klau Institute will host @NotreDame Provost John McGreevy on Monday, March 23, for a public lecture about the Catholic Church’s historical and contemporary commitments to democracy and human rights education. 👉 See more details here: klau.nd.edu/news-events/ev…

The Notre Dame Exoneration Justice Clinic (@NDLawEJC), the Institute for Social Concerns, and the Klau Institute for Civil and Human Rights (@NDHumRts) are excited to invite you to the second annual Death Penalty Abolition Week at Notre Dame Law School, which will take place from Monday, March 23 to Friday, March 27. Throughout the week, we'll host powerful discussions, firsthand accounts, and advocacy from exonerees, criminal justice reform experts, and activists dedicated to ending the death penalty. All events are free and open to the public. Learn more: law.nd.edu/news-events/ev…

Immigration divides voters, but smart policy design can help change that. Alexander Kustov studies how democracies can craft immigration policies that resonate with voters. Read more more: go.nd.edu/ca1de1 @NDHumRts @akoustov

Our colleague Rob Johnson will be giving a talk, "What Should Voters Know About Tariffs and Trade?" on March 3 (6-7 pm) as part of the "Pizza, Pop, and Politics" series sponsored by the Klau Institute and NDVotes @NDHumRts klau.nd.edu/news-events/ev…

ND Law Clinical Associate Professor Ashley Sanchez has been named a Klau Institute (@NDHumRts) faculty fellow this semester. The fellowship supports faculty scholarship and engagement on issues of civil and human rights. See the full list of all Klau Institute faculty fellows here: klau.nd.edu/the-institute/…

ND Law Associate Professor Jennifer Mason McAward and Associate Clinical Professor Ashley Sanchez will speak at the Klau Institute's (@NDHumRts) panel discussion on the U.S. immigration crackdown on Monday afternoon. View event details here: klau.nd.edu/news-events/ev…

“Research underscores the social and economic benefits of equal access to education.” Important new research from Klau Institute faculty affiliate Amy Hsin. #PlylervDoe #Plyler40

The Klau Institute is proud to be a co-sponsor of this panel discussion, which is part of @NotreDame’s 2026 Walk the Walk Week. Plan to attend in person or register to join on Zoom: go.nd.edu/KrocWTWW2026

Our director, Jennifer Mason McAward, spoke at the @TheAALS Annual Meeting last week. She was one of the experts on a criminal-law panel that examined the current state and future of the Brady v. Maryland obligation. Read about her Brady research here: klau.nd.edu/news-events/ne…

Jennifer Mason McAward, director of the Klau Institute in @KeoughGlobalND and associate professor of law at @NDLaw, was quoted by @Independent on the DOJ’s cases against James Comey and Letitia James. Read the article here: the-independent.com/news/world/ame…

“Migration, a Pilgrimage of Hope” was organized by the Scalabrini International Migration Institute with support from several @NotreDame partners: @KeoughGlobalND | @NDHumRts | @KrocInstitute | @KelloggInst | ND Poverty Initiative 👉 Read a recap here: klau.nd.edu/news-events/ne…

The Klau Institute, and our Migration Research Initiative, recently supported a conference in Rome with scholars and religious leaders from around the world. They explored how theology can reorient and reshape public conversations about migration by focusing on human dignity.

The Klau Institute for Civil and Human Rights, part of @KeoughGlobalND, has an opening for a postdoctoral scholar to start in summer 2026. 👉 See more details and apply here: apply.interfolio.com/177620

The Klau Institute for Civil and Human Rights (@NDHumRts) and the Catholic Mobilizing Network (CMN) hosted a panel discussion, “Stories of Justice from Death Row,” on Oct. 8 at the University of Notre Dame. Click below to watch the full panel. klau.nd.edu/news-events/ne…

Join us next week to explore how Vatican-led initiatives not only mediate disputes and aid the vulnerable but also inspire law students to envision human rights as a holistic pursuit intertwining diplomacy, charity, and sustainable development. Details 👉 klau.nd.edu/news-events/ev…

“The death penalty is vengeance. It’s not justice, it’s vengeance — plain and simple.” – Gary Drinkard The Klau Institute and Catholic Mobilizing Network hosted “Stories of Justice from Death Row” earlier this month. 🎦 Watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/9WJRWnsZ95k?si…

ND Law Associate Professor Jen McAward was a guest on WNDU this week, offering perspective on the key cases before the U.S. Supreme Court this session. Watch her comments here: wndu.com/2025/10/06/not…

Join the Klau Institute and @CMNEndtheDP on Oct. 8 for an event with: ⚖️ Gary Drinkard, who was wrongfully accused of murder and later exonerated after 6 years on death row ⚖️ Rev. Dr. Crystal Walker of @OhStopExecution ⚖️ Attorney Ruth Friedman Details👉 klau.nd.edu/news-events/ev…