Ahead of the recent election, the Supreme Court stood by the Commonwealth of Virginia purging more than 1,600 voters, alleging that they were non-citizens. How does this fit into broader trends in American election laws since the controversial Shelby County v. Holder (2013) holding eleven years ago?
Read MoreIn January, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case of Barnes v. Felix, in which a Texas police officer jumped onto a moving car and fatally shot the driver during a routine traffic stop. Overturning the Fifth Circuit’s ruling that the officer’s use of force was reasonable would establish a more consistent standard for the limits of police force and officer accountability in traffic stops across federal courts.
Read More“Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds,” – these very words manifested Robert Oppenheimer's reaction to the explosion of the first nuclear bomb, echoing through time and reminding us of what irresponsible use of technology can lead to. Today, we are facing an equally pressing moment of reckoning with the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool of warfare. Just like nuclear technology, the weaponization of AI holds the potential for both good and harm dependent on its use. This makes international regulation of AI in warfare paramount.
Read MoreWhen the future seems daunting with unpredictability, history can inspire us with the greatest lessons. With this, I introduce the story of Myra Bradwell, the woman who changed the law to practice law.
Read MoreJudge shopping, a tactic allowing litigants to strategically file cases to secure favorable rulings, has become increasingly prevalent in Texas, particularly in single-judge divisions. This practice undermines judicial independence and policy enforcement, prompting calls for reforms like random case assignment.
Read MoreGenerative AI is rapidly transforming creative industries, yet copyright law remains ill-equipped to keep pace. This paper explores the tension between technological innovation and the courts, urging a reimagining of intellectual property for the digital era.
Read MoreElon Musk announced a series of $1 million giveaways leading up to the 2024 election, and created a super PAC to pour millions into support for Trump. What does this say about the state of our election system in the U.S.?
Read MoreArbitration has quietly taken over justice in America like never before. This article unveils how it’s been twisted—and how to fix it.
Read MoreIn this election, New York City voters approved five of six ballot propositions, including one state-wide proposition that enshrines the right to abortion in the State Constitution, while the other city-specific four raise questions about executive power and the future of democratic checks and balances in the city.
Read MorePresident-elect Trump has vowed that he will attempt to end birthright citizenship via executive order upon entering office. May we see this long-standing right disappear under a second Trump term or could his plans fall to SCOTUS precedent and constitutional law?
Read MoreCaught between lofty ideals and geopolitical realities, the International Criminal Court faces a stark dilemma: pursue justice at the risk of isolation and irrelevance or adapt to a world where power trumps principle. Can the Court embrace Realpolitik without abdicating its responsibilities?
Read MoreKalshi, a corporate disruptor in the “prediction market space,” has burst onto gambling scene like that uninvited guest at a poker night, shaking up the status quo.
Read MoreSCOTUS Justices appear skeptical in marked departure from broadening gun rights.
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With the rise of technology and the ease of acquiring data, states are beginning to enact data protection laws. However, as data protection laws begin to differ along state lines, is the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 an appropriate piece of legislation and what are the implications of previous models?
Read MoreIn recent times, the Supreme Court has overturned several landmark cases, including Roe v. Wade and Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. (1984). How will the Supreme Court overruling past holdings increasingly often affect legal and political stability, as well as the legitimacy of the institution itself?
Read MoreIn the wake of the Supreme Court overturning affirmative action, racial diversity has dropped notably for many institutions of higher education. Native Americans’ status as members of sovereign tribal nations could provide legal, race-neutral pathways to maintain diversity in American universities.
Read MoreInternational law demands justice for victims of aggression, and as Ukraine's losses mount daily due to Russia's invasion. With approximately $5 billion in frozen Russian sovereign assets within U.S. jurisdiction, the REPO for Ukrainians Act not only empowers the U.S. to transform these funds into essential resources for Ukraine's recovery, but also establishes an international mechanism to facilitate the transfer of over $300 billion in frozen state assets worldwide. In doing so, America can hold aggressors accountable, reinforce a rules-based international order, and support the resilience and rebuilding of the Ukrainian people.
Read MoreThe Lum v. Rice Supreme Court Case of 1927 included Asian American voices in the fight for desegregation of public schools. How is this case, in conversation with other Asian American court cases, relevant in the larger U.S. History?
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