Cary Federman

Cary Federman is an Associate Professor of Justice Studies at Montclair State University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Virginia, with prior teaching roles at the University of Virginia and Michigan State University. He has been awarded two Fulbright scholarships, teaching law and political science in Croatia and Slovenia. His research focuses on constitutional law, free speech, democratic theory, and the history of social sciences.

Education:

• B.A., Baruch College, CUNY
• M.A., University of Virginia
• Ph.D., University of Virginia

Research Interests: Dr. Federman’s work explores constitutional law, jurisprudence, modern political theory, and the intersection of law with psychology and history. He has authored three books, including *The Assassination of William McKinley* (2018) and *Democracy and Deliberation* (2021). His current research addresses free speech and censorship in democratic contexts.

Publications Trends: His articles and books span legal theory, historical analysis, and political philosophy. Recent works examine censorship, public sphere dynamics, and the First Amendment’s role in regulating hate speech and pornography.

Awards:

• Fulbright Scholarship (2010s, two awards)

Teaching & Service: He has lectured internationally at institutions like the University of Belgrade and Palacky University. Office hours are listed seasonally for student advising.