Social Media Giants Face Landmark Legal Tests on Child Safety
The New York Times 01-27-2026
“This is a cutting-edge case of gargantuan and very powerful companies that have so far managed to avoid liability far better than many other industries,” said Benjamin Zipursky, a professor at Fordham Law School who is an expert in tort law. He added, “They may face some accountability here.”
DOJ Posts Touting Lemon Arrest Risk Eroding Credibility in Court
Bloomberg Law 01-30-2026
“The rules are meant to protect the integrity of an eventual trial by preventing lawyers from biasing the jury pool and protect people accused of crime from heightened public condemnation while they are presumed innocent in the eyes of the law,” said Bruce Green, director of Fordham School of Law’s Louis Stein Center for Law and Ethics and a former federal prosecutor.
Let Venezuela be Free at Last | Opinion
Newsweek 01-27-2026
“This year, Americans will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. If Trump and Rubio really care about the Declaration’s principles, then they must allow Machado and her unity party to take control in Venezuela. She is her people’s Thomas Jefferson. The United States can keep Venezuelan forces opposed to Machado in line while she reforms the military, rebuilds the infrastructure and restores the integrity of her nation’s public institutions. And all the oil in the world is not worth one more day of military dictatorship in Venezuela,” wrote John Davenport, professor of philosophy and director of peace and justice studies at Fordham University.
Super Bowl LX arrives in the Bay Area as America’s political tensions spill into Levi’s Stadium
San Francisco Chronicle 02-02-2026
“The potential for all sorts of chaos is amazing,” said Mark Naison, a professor of history and African American studies at Fordham University in New York. He noted all the elements: A war-like game played in an opulent venue, with federal immigration agents hiding in the shadows as halftime headliner Bad Bunny drops verses in Spanish.
Moderate Long Island Democrats sour on ICE after killing of Alex Pretti
Gothamist 01-29-2026
Christina Greer, a professor of political science at Fordham University, says the situation in Minnesota is putting Hochul under more pressure. “I am curious as to how Hochul in a re-election year in a very purple state will deal with some of these hard conversations,” Greer said. “Hochul has to tread a very fine line.”
Trump Keeps Trashing the Cost-of-Living Message His Team Is Pushing
Bloomberg 01-29-2026
“It’s not a sexy issue to him,” said Christina Greer, associate professor of political science at Fordham University. “He only likes to sort of focus on issues that he thinks can grab headlines,” she said. “That’s not one that gives him the attention that he wants or needs.”
What to know about the jury trials of Meta, Snap, TikTok and YouTube
The Guardian 01-31-2026
“Everybody’s looking at it as a data point,” said Benjamin Zipursky, a law professor at Fordham University.
There’s more at stake now, legal experts say. “Bad press about how some members of Congress embarrass Zuckerberg is one thing,” Zipursky added. Changing the architecture of a social network may be another entirely.
Are Gun Rights Activists Turning On Trump Over Alex Pretti’s Killing? Don’t Hold Your Breath.
Slate 01-28-2026
To understand why, it’s worth considering the recent history of gun politics in the United States on the right. According to Saul Cornell, Paul and Diane Guenther Chair in American History at Fordham University, the Republican Party is not aligned on how it views the Second Amendment and in fact is facing three separate schools of thought that we’re seeing collide in real time.
Jesuit Headlines: Standing with Immigrants, New Provincial and More
Jesuits 01-29-2026
Ciszek Hall in the Bronx, New York, is home to 17 Jesuits in formation — Jesuits who completed the two-year novitiate and are taking Fordham University graduate courses in philosophy and other disciplines through the Jesuits’ First Studies program.
The program emphasizes praxis education — working alongside nonprofit leaders engaging head-on with issues such as food security and affordable housing. Each Jesuit is connected with a single nonprofit for their three years in the program.
Trump nominated anti-LGBTQ+ Jan 6 protestor for US attorney. Senate Dems are sounding the alarm.
LGBTQ Nation 01-28-2026
Smith’s “background gives assurance only that he is politically aligned with, and will be loyal to, President Trump,” added Bruce Green, director of Fordham School of Law’s Louis Stein Center for Law and Ethics and a former federal prosecutor. “From the president’s perspective, that seems to be the only necessary qualification, and that’s good enough for Republicans in the Senate who will vote to confirm him.”
More US Boots on Ground in Greenland Likely Outcome of Trump’s Plans: Analyst
NTD 01-30-2026
NTD speaks to C. Evan Stewart, visiting professor at Cornell University, adjunct professor at Fordham Law School, and author of the new book “William Henry Seward’s Quest to Save the Nation During the Secession Winter,” about the most likely outcome of any American negotiations on Greenland.
“Clean the Damn Streets” candidate Justin Sanchez sworn in as Council Member for District 17
Bronx Times 01-26-2026
Menin also noted that Sanchez is balancing City Council duties with law school at Fordham.
“Has anyone talked about the fact that he is in law school at Fordham Law?” she said. “It’s hard enough to go to law school in the first place, but to go while campaigning for office and now while serving as a council member, that’s a testament to his discipline and work ethic.”
The Best Law Schools For Entertainment Law
Above The Law 01-27-2026
Without further ado, according to preLaw magazine, these are the law schools that earned A+, A, and A- grades for their entertainment law programs (listed in grade and alphabetical order): Fordham University School of Law.
Alexia Ioannou Is Bringing Cheugy Back
Nylon Magazine 01-26-2026
While attending Fordham, which she graduated from in 2018, Ioannou got a different kind of education working at Barneys New York. (RIP.) “I was doing the grunt work, just running to the stockroom with these massive piles, but it was the best experience of my life.”
How Benjamin Franklin Helped Bring Them Together
The New York Times 01-30-2026
Mr. McGuiness was born in Oakland, Calif., and grew up in Alameda. He has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Fordham University in New York. He also earned a law degree and an M.B.A. from the University of California, Davis. He serves on the board of the Alameda Boys & Girls Club.
Midseason All-Met Watch: D.C.-area basketball players shining this winter
The Washington Post 01-27-2026
Frank Siaca Bey, F, Sr., Fairfax Christian: One of the area’s best forwards, Siaca Bey anchors the frontcourt for the two-loss Cardinals, who top the Metro Private School Conference standings. The Fordham [University] signee has four 20-point performances this month.
Kelli Giddish Shares the 1 Thing She Regrets Not Asking Mariska Hargitay While Working on Law & Order: SVU (Exclusive)
People Magazine 01-31-2026
Giddish also appeared in the season 25 premiere in January 2024, as Rollins and Carisi celebrated the baptism of their newborn son, Nicky. She popped up again later in the season after leaving her job as a professor at Fordham University to help Benson work an SVU case.
