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Body camera footage shows a Virginia police officer pepper-spraying a Black U.S. Army officer during a traffic stop in December 2020. Windsor Police via AP

May 4, 2021

How qualified immunity protects police officers accused of wrongdoing

Ronnie R. Gipson Jr., University of Memphis

Police officers who kill, injure or violate the rights of citizens are often not held accountable, even in civil court – because in most cases, they can’t be sued for official acts.

The Boeing 737 MAX is expected to take to the skies again following a review of the MCAS system which was responsible for two crashes in 2019. Jason Redmond / Getty Images

October 1, 2020

The 737 MAX is ready to fly again, but plane certification still needs to be fixed – here’s how

Ronnie R. Gipson Jr., University of Memphis

The Boeing 737 MAX, which has been grounded since 2019 following two fatal crashes, is expected to be cleared to fly again. An aviation law expert proposes a way to improve the certification process.

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