Category: Constitutional Law

Examining Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo Through the Students for Fair Admissions Equal Protection Framework

Emmy Blane analyzes the federal government’s consideration of apparent race or ethnicity in immigration investigations under the Equal Protection framework established in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard College (“SFFA”). This Article contends that the government’s race-based decision-making in immigration enforcement does not satisfy the SFFA standards and, therefore, is unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

Bars Behind Bars: When Song Lyrics Become Criminal Evidence

Joshua Smith examines the prosecution of rapper Young Thug and his record label, Young Stoner Life, focusing on the permissibility of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials. It explores the tension between artistic expression and free speech, analyzing key rulings and legal standards while situating the case within broader debates on race, cultural biases, and First Amendment boundaries.

Recognition Rights In An AI Driven World

Leah Luckett considers current Fourth Amendment jurisprudence and its potential impact on quickly evolving artificial intelligence technology used by law enforcement. She considers different ways the Court could analyze the privacy interests at stake and ultimately concludes legislation could be a better fit for tackling the issue.

The New Age Of Child Labor: Family Influencing And Child Exploitation

In this article, Devin Scarborough examines the rise of family influencing in online platforms and the associated risks it poses to child participants. She contends that existing labor regulations are insufficient to properly address the exploitation of child influencers, despite acknowledging recent, although limited, state legislation. This article advocates for stronger legal protections to safeguard the well-being and overall safety of children featured in online content.

Proselytize or Pay: Religious Exemptions in Catholic Charities v. Wisconsin

In this article, Maria Tobergte analyzes Catholic Charities v. Wisconsin, a case addressing whether a religiously affiliated organization can claim an exemption from Wisconsin’s unemployment tax program on the grounds that it operates primarily for religious purposes. She assesses the outcome of the case and argues the most principled way to determine eligibility for such exemptions is to evaluate how an organization’s activities reflect its sincerely held religious beliefs, not whether the organization’s activities align with the state’s definition of typical religious behavior.

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