In this article, Camille Chandler discusses the involuntary manslaughter charges pending against Alec Baldwin for the death of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and the implications it could have on the film industry.
In this article, Anna Marchiony discusses the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health and how prosecutors use states’ fetal personhood laws to prosecute persons who use substances while pregnant. This article criticizes the use of fetal personhood laws to criminalize substance use while pregnant by pointing out that these laws negatively affect both maternal and fetal health, as well as children’s long-term wellbeing. Marchiony advocates for increased access to substance use treatment centers that are equipped to care for pregnant persons.
Anna Marchiony explores the legitimacy of the pending criminal cases against James and Jennifer Crumbley, who are charged with involuntary manslaughter for their son’s perpetration of a school shooting. This article analyzes the legal precedent for making bad parenting a crime and discusses whether newly enacted gun control laws are substantive enough to hold parents accountable when their children commit crimes with a firearm.
Nicole Newton explores how the inclusion of post-force facts in Fourth Amendment seizure analysis shifts the focus beyond the moment that force is applied, leading to a circuit split as to whether force used for purposes other than to apprehend is a seizure.
Author Micah Kindred discusses deepfakes, the effect this technology has had on individuals, especially women, and potential protections.
In this article, Kathyrn McIlroy discusses the ethical, legal, and moral implications of the recently proposed Massachusetts bill that would allow prisoners to donate organs or bone marrow in exchange for reduced sentences.
TW: general discussions of sexual assault. In this article, Tori DeLaney explores how the new Model Penal Code draft language around sexual assault could support more survivors while also destigmatizing BDSM relationships in law.
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, Thomas Kemmet briefly explores the history of America’s drug policy, then discusses the impact of Oregon’s legalization of psychedelic mushrooms.
In this article, Author Micah Kindred discusses United States crypto anti-money laundering regulations and potential improvements.
