Jason Fabrikant

Jason Fabrikant is an Assistant Professor at American University's School of Public Affairs, Department of Justice, Law & Criminology (JLC). As a native Washingtonian and member of the D.C., New Mexico, and Supreme Court Bars, he focuses on capital punishment, criminal law, and constitutional law. His teaching includes courses like Introduction to Law, Critical Issues in Justice, and the Complex Problems seminar "Death Penalty Perspectives."

• Affiliation: American University, School of Public Affairs, Department of Justice, Law & Criminology
• Bar Memberships: District of Columbia, New Mexico, and Supreme Court Bars

Research Interests
Professor Fabrikant's work centers on constitutional rights, particularly advocating for D.C. residents' voting representation in Congress. His scholarship intersects with historical injustices like taxation without representation, referencing Federalist No. 52 and the Declaration of Independence. He emphasizes democratic principles and the amendment process, comparing the proposed 28th Amendment to the 21st Amendment's ratification via state conventions.

Selected Publications & Activities
His 2015 Huffington Post article "It's Not Too Late for Amendment 28" argues for D.C. voting rights. He also served as Panel Creator and Moderator at the 6th Annual American Society of Evidence Based Policing (ASEBP) Conference in 2022.