Category: Legislation

Protections For Some Or Protections For All: The Implications Of Ohio House Bill 457

Devin Scarborough explores the apparent surge in politically motivated violence and examines the recently introduced Ohio House Bill 457 in combatting this violence. She argues that HB 457 inadequately addresses political violence, fails to deter future crime, and utilizes vague and underinclusive language. Ultimately, although she agrees that political violence must be addressed, she argues that legislators should pursue more effective methods in the fight against political violence and calls for HB 457 to be amended.

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.

Careful How You Cut That! Critiquing Ohio’s “Boneless Wing” Case and the Bill Proposed to Fix It

In this article, JT DeGrinney critiques Ohio’s proposed Senate Bill 38, which was introduced in response to the Supreme Court of Ohio’s controversial Berkheimer v. REKM, L.L.C. decision about “boneless” chicken wings. He suggests that the bill as currently written might not achieve its desired effect and proposes changes that might help the bill accomplish its intended purpose.

Data, Democracy, and DOGE: The Privacy Act of 1974 and the Legal Battle Over DOGE’s Access to Personal Information

In this article, Katerina Fernandez examines how the legal challenges against the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) access to federal data test the limits of the Privacy Act of 1974 and executive power. The article explores the lawsuits filed against the DOGE and analyzes whether the Privacy Act can effectively restrict government agencies from sharing sensitive data.

Gaming the System? How TikTok v. Garland Could Shape the Future of Tencent

In this article, Katerina Fernandez examines how TikTok v. Garland establishes a legal framework that could be applied to Tencent, the Chinese tech giant behind several major gaming platforms. The article explores the national security concerns driving U.S. regulatory scrutiny of foreign-owned digital platforms and the potential constitutional and economic challenges of imposing similar restrictions on Tencent.

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