Jacqueline H. R. DeMeritt is an American political scientist and academic specializing in international relations, human rights, and the study of extremism and prejudice. She serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, where she conducts research on topics including the delegation of authority in international organizations, accountability for human rights violations, and mechanisms for preventing mass atrocities. She is also a co-founder of the International Network for Hate Studies, an interdisciplinary organization focused on advancing research into prejudice, hate, and extremism across academic fields. Her scholarly contributions include the 2015 article 'Delegating Death' published in the Journal of Conflict Resolution, which explores decision-making processes in international interventions related to violence. She has professional relationships in this domain, including serving as an advisor to Heidi Beirich, a noted expert on far-right extremism and hate groups. Additionally, she co-authored a book with James Meernik and others, published on July 25, 2019, likely addressing themes in international justice or human rights based on her research focus. Through her work, DeMeritt contributes to broader networks aimed at understanding and combating global influences of hate and authoritarianism, emphasizing empirical analysis and policy implications in political science.