James Huffman

James Huffman is professor and dean emeritus at Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. He has published widely on constitutional law, natural resource law and the public trust doctrine.

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The Cancellation of Bertrand Russell

Eight decades later, the issues raised by the Russell case—the rights to free speech and academic freedom—have still not been settled.

James Huffman

15 Sep 2023 · 9 min read

What History Teaches Us About the Importance of Academic Freedom

This 1949 primer shows us there’s nothing new about today’s controversies about free speech on campus.

James Huffman

30 Jul 2023 · 12 min read

A Flawed Defense of Safe Spaces in the New York Times

Ironically, what is really needed is the restoration of the entire college campus as a safe space for people of all perspectives.

James Huffman

6 Sep 2019 · 4 min read

Previously Unrecognized Rights: Climate Change Lawsuits and the Rule of Law

Environmental advocates are asking courts to halt allegedly harmful private and public initiatives on the basis of ancient Roman law, common law doctrines, international agreements and norms, and innovative interpretations of constitutions.

James Huffman

30 Oct 2018 · 12 min read