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Harvard Law Faculty Clash Over Lawyer Representation Bias

3/31/2025

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Harvard Law School faculty expressed concerns over government retaliation against lawyers representing unpopular clients.
Professor Vermeule countered, claiming the letter exhibits partisan bias instead of neutrality.
He noted the lack of faculty response to threats faced by conservative lawyers.
Vermeule called for fair representation of diverse viewpoints within the law school.

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Harvard Law School faculty expressed concerns over government retaliation against lawyers representing unpopular clients.
Professor Vermeule countered, claiming the letter exhibits partisan bias instead of neutrality.
He noted the lack of faculty response to threats faced by conservative lawyers.
Vermeule called for fair representation of diverse viewpoints within the law school.