Stephen Gillers

Stephen Gillers is Elihu Root Professor of Law at New York University School of Law.

Ramsey Clark’s Choices

Ramsey Clark’s Choices Ramsey Clark’s Choices

The former attorney general, who died April 9, remained true to his principles.

Apr 12, 2021 / Stephen Gillers

Here’s How Congress Can Hold Trump Accountable for His Business Conflicts

Here’s How Congress Can Hold Trump Accountable for His Business Conflicts Here’s How Congress Can Hold Trump Accountable for His Business Conflicts

Public pressure has prompted Trump to make concessions. Keeping it up can force more.

Jan 12, 2017 / Stephen Gillers

Hillary Clinton’s Ethical Challenge

Hillary Clinton’s Ethical Challenge Hillary Clinton’s Ethical Challenge

Let’s stipulate that the Clintons haven’t ever done anything unethical. They have to make sure the public believes that, too.

Jun 9, 2015 / Stephen Gillers

Cuomo Talks Tough on Ethics (Again) and Invites Us to Trust Him

Cuomo Talks Tough on Ethics (Again) and Invites Us to Trust Him Cuomo Talks Tough on Ethics (Again) and Invites Us to Trust Him

Should we give him a second chance? Yes—with skepticism and with hope.

Feb 3, 2015 / Stephen Gillers

Albany Is a Cesspool. Here’s How to Clean It Up

Albany Is a Cesspool. Here’s How to Clean It Up Albany Is a Cesspool. Here’s How to Clean It Up

A few simple rules could curtail the political favors that speaker Sheldon Silver is accused of making for profit.

Jan 26, 2015 / Stephen Gillers

Andrew Cuomo’s Watergate?

Andrew Cuomo’s Watergate? Andrew Cuomo’s Watergate?

US attorney Preet Bharara has warned the governor that he could be investigated for obstruction of justice.

Jul 31, 2014 / Stephen Gillers

The Torture Memo The Torture Memo

How could two really smart government lawyers authorize torture in arguments that have no foundation in law?

Apr 9, 2008 / Editorial / Stephen Gillers

Free the Ulysses Two Free the Ulysses Two

The time has come to clear the records of two women convicted of obscenity for publishing excerpts from Joyce's Ulysses.

Feb 1, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Stephen Gillers

Bush Postpones 2008 Election Bush Postpones 2008 Election

In a news brief from the future, Bush continues to do whatever it takes to protect us from terror.

Jul 31, 2006 / Editorial / Stephen Gillers

No Privilege for Miers No Privilege for Miers

Harriet Miers's slender public record makes it imperative that her advice the president on personal, executive and constitutional matters be fully disclosed to the Senate Judiciary...

Oct 20, 2005 / Editorial / Stephen Gillers

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