James Sample Called Upon for Constitutional Law Expertise

Apr 24, 2025

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James Sample

Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University Professor James Sample was called upon to provide his feedback and expertise in constitutional law for ABC News, CBS News, and MSNBC.





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Professor Sample regularly comments on voting rights and constitutional issues in leading media outlets.

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