Mark Osler

Mark Osler is a law professor at University of St. Thomas School of Law and is the Robert and Marion Short Distinguished Chair in Law. Professor Mark Osler’s work advocates for sentencing and clemency policies rooted in principles of human dignity.

14 Steps Biden’s DOJ Can Take Now to Reform America’s Criminal Legal System

The DOJ and its power to unilaterally shape the federal criminal legal system, should be a driving force for dramatic, high-impact change.

Mark Osler, Rachel Barkow

Mar 15, 2021

The Roger Stone Commutation Was Bad. Congress Shouldn’t Make Things Worse.

Democrats in Congress must still their impulse to legislate restrictions on clemency. Not only would such a law be unconstitutional, but it may deter future presidents from using clemency the way that the framers intended.

Mark Osler

Jul 15, 2020