Series on Racism in Administrative Law, Part 1: The System

Today's episode of A Hard Look is the first in a series of four episodes that will examine the role that racism has historically played in Administrative Law, the ways that racism still actively pervades the Administrative Law Space, and the ways that practitioners, leaders, scholars, and our listeners can effectuate change. Each episode will be hosted by a different student on the Administrative Law Review and feature guests from across the country. 

On this episode, host Sarah Knarzer and guests, Professor Bernard Bell and Professor Bijal Shah, talk the inspiration behind this series and take a broad look at the system that allows and protects racist influences. The guests also discuss a few prominent examples of racism in Administrative Law and some steps for professors, practitioners, and leaders can take to address this racism and reform the system. 

The series was inspired by the Yale Journal of Regulation’s Symposium on Racism in Administrative Law. A special “Thank You” to all of the hosts and guests that participated and to Professor Kathryn Kovacs for spearheading the Symposium and for getting this conversation started.