Constitutional Considerations of Happiness

Constitutional Considerations of Happiness

While the Declaration of Independence recognizes the unalienable rights of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” and the Constitution explicitly protects life and liberty,…

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When Xenophobia Meets the Law: SB1070 to Today

When Xenophobia Meets the Law: SB1070 to Today

In response to the tragic bombings in Paris, Arizona’s governor Doug Ducey announced on November 16, 2015 that he would ask the federal government to…

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Evaluating the New EPA Regulations: A Legal Analysis

Evaluating the New EPA Regulations: A Legal Analysis

Despite President Obama’s desire to fight global warming, true change has been hard to come by. On the legislative front, efforts to work with Congress…

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Religion Bias: How the Constitution Favors "Traditional" Religion

Religion Bias: How the Constitution Favors “Traditional” Religion

When our Founding Fathers ratified the First Amendment, prohibiting Congress from passing laws related to religious expression, religion was defined as the practice of a…

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Restoration of Religious Freedom Act Reinterpreted

Restoration of Religious Freedom Act Reinterpreted

In March of last year, the state of Indiana enacted a statewide version of the Restoration of Religious Freedom Act (RFRA) that was met with…

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