What Does An American Look Like? Dissecting The Implications of Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo

In this Article, Abriana Malfatti analyzes the implications of the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Noem v. Vazquez Perdomo. By comparing Justice Kavanaugh’s concurrence and Justice Sotomayor’s dissent, she argues that the American public should be concerned with the Supreme Court’s use of the Emergency Docket to weaken United States citizens’ Fourth Amendment Rights. She then concludes that in granting the stay, the Supreme Court allows practices that imply that there is a certain way to look that makes one more American.

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.

Advancing Computation Of Just Compensation: An AI-Based Approach To Property Valuation In Eminent Domain

In this article, Molly McInnis examines the application of AI-based property valuation models in the context of eminent domain. She analyzes both the advantages and risks this technology may present in condemnation proceedings and advocates for expert oversight of the technology to ensure accuracy and fairness. Her analysis addresses this issue in the context of the Fifth Amendment’s guarantee of just compensation, arguing that the strategic use of AI could work to strengthen this constitutional safeguard for property owners.

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.

Back To Bork: The Video Privacy Protection Act’s Struggle to Define “Consumer” In The Digital Age

In this article, Mofe Koya examines the emerging circuit split between the Seventh and Sixth Circuits over who qualifies as a “consumer” under the Video Privacy Protection Act. She first traces the Act’s history, then analyzes how conflicting interpretations in the streaming era have created uncertainty for both companies and users. Finally, she returns to the statute’s original intent and argues that Supreme Court intervention is necessary to ensure the VPPA is applied consistently and in line with its privacy-protective purpose.

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