Moore v Harper Revisited: How State Legislatures Can Avoid Following the Law

The last time I wrote about Moore v. Harper for the Brown Undergraduate Law Review, the Supreme Court had not yet delivered its opinion. The majority opinion, delivered in June, has far-reaching implications for Voting Rights and the checks and balances between state legislatures and state courts. (https://pictures.reuters.com/)

Student ContributorJacqueline Metzler '26May 3, 2024Comment

The Redistricting Process that Could Take a Decade

Last December, New York State’s highest court overruled the 2022 district maps that helped House Republicans flip four seats during the midterm elections. Now, Democrats are fighting to enact favorable district lines ahead of the 2024 election, hoping to win back some of the seats they lost two years ago.

Student ContributorJacqueline Metzler '26March 21, 2024Comment

Compelling Interest: Balancing Diversity, Equality, and National Security

Recent Supreme Court case decisions ended affirmative action admissions practices at higher education institutions but excluded military academies for their compelling interest in promoting diversity. This has opened new paths for litigation from the same plaintiffs this Supreme Court cycle.

Student ContributorJacqueline Metzler '26December 8, 2023Comment

How Kevin McCarthy Became the First Speaker Ousted from the Chair

Kevin McCarthy's tenure as Speaker of the House of Representatives was marked by political fluctuations and a notable absence of firm leadership, partly attributable to a faction of disruptive members within his caucus.

Student ContributorJacqueline Metzler '26November 16, 2023Comment

Tracking the Stop W.O.K.E Act

Bill H.B. 7 which bans topics on race from being taught in Florida’s schools and discussed in the workplace has been met with a series of litigation. (Image via GettyImages)

Student ContributorJacqueline Metzler '26May 25, 2023Comment

Climate Change: Across the Aisle and Behind the Curtain

Despite United States citizens beginning to experience the effects of global warming, Congress still treats the issue of climate change as a bipartisan issue, as seen with the 2022 midterm election.

Student ContributorJacqueline Metzler '26December 2, 2022Comment

Moore v. Harper Supreme Court Case

The Moore v Harper Supreme Court case which is set to be argued following the 2022 Midterm elections will have serious implications for the future of redistricting. Will the country continue to use our current system of checks and balances in the way voting is administered? (Image via iStock Photos)

Student ContributorJacqueline Metzler '26November 12, 2022Comment