The 2024 Murray L. Bob Lecture will be "Robert H. Jackson: His Legacy of Justice Today." The lecture will be presented by Robert H. Jackson Center president Kristan McMahon. It will take place at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, December 14 in the James … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Program To Give Update on War In Ukraine
The Robert H. Jackson Center will host a program that gives an update on the ongoing war in Ukraine on December 5. Founding Chief Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, David Crane, will provide an update from his perspective on the war … [Read more...]
U.S. House Passes Stop-Gap Funding Bill, Sempolinski Votes No
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a stop gap one-week funding bill to give lawmakers more time to pass a bill to fully fund the federal government through its fiscal year on September 30, 2023. The stopgap measure, known as a … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Presents Panel Discussion on Ukraine
The Robert H. Jackson Center in partnership with the Public International Law & Policy Group is holding a panel discussion on Ukraine this Thursday. The panel, "The Path and Obstacles to a Special Tribunal for Ukraine," will take place online … [Read more...]
Rep. Tom Reed Concerned with Ukraine’s Ability to Farm; Access to Gas and Oil
Congressman Tom Reed expressed concerns over whether Ukraine, the European Union's "bread basket," will be able to farm this season and how long their access to gas and oil will hold out. Reed, speaking in his weekly media call, said he had … [Read more...]
Rep. Tom Reed One of 398 Members of Congress Sanctioned by Russia
Congressman Tom Reed is one 398 members of the U.S. House of Representatives included in a sanctions list by Russia. Newsweek reported also included on that list is several Republican representatives who have been accused of making comments … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Tom Reed – April 7, 2022
Congressman Tom Reed discusses his thoughts on the federal budget, the January 6 Select Committee, as well as Russia and Ukraine in his weekly media call. … [Read more...]
New State Website Launched to Help Ukrainians, Immigrants, Refugees
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the launch of a new website containing resources offered by New York State and its partners to help Ukrainian people and other refugees in the state. This follows the Governor's announcement warning consumers … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs New Executive Order Restricting Business with Russia
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a new executive order banning State agencies and public authorities from doing business with companies that have continued to do business in Russia. Hochul had previously signed an executive order banning state … [Read more...]
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Requests ‘No Fly Zone,’ More Sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy requested a "No Fly Zone" over Ukraine in addition to more sanctions on Russia in a virtual address to the U.S. Congress Wednesday. Zelenskyy thanked President Joe Biden for the relief aid the U.S. has … [Read more...]
