In this article, Erin Gray discusses Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law and the Middle District of Louisiana’s decision to strike down the law as unconstitutional under the Establishment Clause.
In this article, Kiera Burns describes issues with juvenile plea agreements and the potential solutions that offer a rehabilitative and restorative justice focus.
In this article, Madisen Zent discusses the coercive nature of dynamite charges and the negative impact they have on jury deliberations. She then proposes a solution to combat the added pressure jury instructions often impose on jurors.
In this article, Elias Aidun discusses the rapid advancements of AI in healthcare applications and the legal considerations that follow.
In this article, Jasmyn Hardin analyzes the Supreme Court’s recent ruling in City of Grant Pass v. Johnson, which legalized increasingly aggressive measures to criminalize homelessness. She argues that governments have diverted their efforts from addressing root causes, instead defaulting to criminalizing homeless individuals for their status rather than their actions.
Callie Mobley discusses recent changes to the interpretation of the transformative use aspect of the fair use doctrine and how artists can be protected from legal uncertainty.
In this article Carrington Calder examines the recent criminal charges against stock guru and media personality Andrew Left. The results of the case could refine Supreme Court precedent and clarify case law surrounding securities fraud schemes.
In this article, Abigail Crabtree discusses whether Elon Musk’s $1 million sweepstakes violates campaign finance laws. Crabtree then discusses the implications for American democracy as the level of money involved in the American political system brings the nation closer to kleptocracy.
In this article, Abigail Adu discusses how the culture of abuse within elite gymnastics led to the passage of the SafeSport Act in 2018. While acknowledging that the SafeSport Act is the first step in preventing the physical, emotional, and sexual abuse of young athletes, Adu addresses the failings of the SafeSport Act and how it can be strengthened to protect vulnerable athletes.
In this article, Christian Bugher discusses the current circuit split on whether a constitutional violation occurs when police constructively enter a suspect’s home without a warrant.
