Hoekstra''s research and teaching interests focus on judicial politics, especially judicial decision making, the effect of Supreme Court decisions on public opinion, and diversity on constitutional courts.

Retiring from a 39-year career at ASU in 2009, Professor Watson continues teaching the occasional online course while residing on the Washington coast with his spouse, Dr. Mary Ann McHugh.

Paul Bender teaches courses on U.S. and Arizona constitutional law. He has written extensively about constitutional law, intellectual property and Indian law.