In this article, Associate Member Kathyrn McIlroy discusses the circuit split on the rights of an individual detained under a valid arrest warrant based on mistaken identity, and ultimately advocates for greater protections for such individuals.
In this article, Hailey Martin discusses the infamous Alex Jones and his recent defamation suit where the jury awarded plaintiffs nearly $1 billion in damages. The article explores the lack of a deterrent effect excessive damages has on unremorseful plaintiffs and argues that criminal defamation punishments in combination with civil damages may be more deterrent and fairer in affording justice.
In this article, guest contributor Joseph Sobecki analyzes the impact of jury sentencing on the Sixth Amendment right to counsel in misdemeanor criminal cases.
In this article, Hailey Martin discusses the recent district court decision in Ogletree v. Cleveland State University, holding that the Fourth Amendment protects students from unreasonable video searches of their homes before taking a remote test as well as the effects the COVID-19 pandemic has on invasion of home and privacy rights.
In this article, Thomas Kemmet analyzes the current standing doctrine in the United States and its impact on the environment and compares how other nations grant personhood to natural entities for environmental protection.
Associate Member Chris Colloton examines the recent decision from a federal court in Texas in Braidwood Management, Inc. v. Becerra. Chris argues that the judge not only misapplied the law, but moreover worked to elevate religious freedom to an untenable level at the expense of the health of millions of Americans.
In this article, Alexander Goldstein explores how differing definitions of scientific validity impact forensic evidence in criminal trials, creating due process concerns for criminal defendants.
Associate Member Hailey Martin explores the issue of standing to sue as it relates to student loan forgiveness actions suggesting that although difficult to find anyone with standing as required by Article III, political and public pressure may create a riff for the court to accept standing and jurisdiction to hear a suit.
Associate Member Stephen Fox explains the circuit split on what constitutes new evidence when claiming actual innocence in a petition for writ of habeas corpus.
This excerpt introduces Paul Rando's Student Comment, which argues for an amendment to the FEMA statute to improve the U.S. disaster recovery system.
