
Karen J. Pita Loor
Cognoscenti contributor
Karen J. Pita Loor is the associate dean for experiential education and a clinical professor of law at Boston University School of Law. She is an expert in protest policing, criminal law and procedures, and the immigrants’ rights in America.
Recently published

The perplexing case of Biden, Tsarnaev and the death penalty
The Biden administration is preaching fairness and justice while simultaneously seeking death, writes Karen J. Pita Loor.

Of Course The Mob That Stormed The Capitol Wasn't Afraid
These far-right activists have been courted by law enforcement to help control Black Lives Matter and other racial justice protesters, writes Karen J. Pita Loor.

There’s A Legal Crisis On Our Southern Border — And It Was Caused By Our Government
The Trump administration has eviscerated the framework of long-established legal protections at our border, and within our country.