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Nicholas Johnson is a Professor of Law at Fordham University's School of Law. His scholarship focuses on Constitutional Law, the Second Amendment, Civil Rights, and Environmental Law, with a particular emphasis on race, gun rights, and the intersection of legal theory with social policy.
- Education: JD from Harvard University (1984), BSBA from West Virginia University (1981)
- Prior Roles: Professor at Franklin and Marshall College (1988-93), legal practitioner at Morgan, Lewis and Bockius (1985-88)
His research interests span firearms policy, historical legal analysis, and the constitutional protection of minority communities. He has contributed extensively to debates on gun control, environmental regulation, and the role of the Second Amendment in contemporary jurisprudence.
Johnson’s recent publications highlight trends in gun rights activism, state-federal conflicts, and race-conscious legal interpretation. Themes include the historical context of the Fourteenth Amendment, environmental regulatory frameworks, and critiques of judicial approaches to gun control.
He has been cited in landmark cases such as McDonald v. Chicago and frequently appears in media outlets like The Guardian, Washington Post, and NPR to discuss firearms policy, concealed carry laws, and the societal implications of gun ownership.
