Cedric Merlin Powell

Powell's research focuses on constitutional law, rooted in Critical Race Theory. Overarching themes in Powell's writings include the ways in which neutrality reinforces oppression and subjugation in various areas of society. Subjects of Powell's writings include the Fourteenth Amendment, affirmative action, school desegregation, the First Amendment and Hate Speech, and political process theory. Powell's research connects with other subject areas because of a focus on ostensibly neutral judicial rationales and public rhetoric actually advance structural inequality in society.