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James Sample Shares Legal Expertise as ABC News Contributor

Jul 8, 2025

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James Sample

Hofstra Law Professor James Sample recently added ABC News Contributor to his title of professional accomplishments. In the past year, the media has consistently relied on Professor Sample for his engaging and in-depth analysis on various legal topics. He made his debut as an ABC News Contributor by discussing several major Supreme Court rulings, including limiting judges’ power to block the Trump Administration’s policies on birthright citizenship procedures.





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

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