Fall Launch Event! Trump and the Future of Refugee Law

Fall Launch Event! Trump and the Future of Refugee Law

Come join us next Wednesday (12/7) at 8pm in Lerner 569 for our annual Fall Launch Event and dinner! We will be distributing our new…

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Built on Sand or Set in Stone: Roe v. Wade and Its Aftermath

Built on Sand or Set in Stone: Roe v. Wade and Its Aftermath

Nearly half a century after the monumental case Roe v. Wade was decided, abortion rights remain prevalent in contemporary political, policy and legal issues: indeed,…

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The Injustice of the Felony-Murder Rule

The Injustice of the Felony-Murder Rule

One night in 2008, three teenage boys—Travis Castle, Justin Doyle, and Cody Moore—broke into a seemingly unoccupied house. The boys were unarmed, and had no…

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Drones: The New Technology of War and its Legal Consequences

Drones: The New Technology of War and its Legal Consequences

From the Constitution’s inception, it was evident that there would be a clash between the Executive and Legislative branches over the oversight of and authority…

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Working Around Obama's New Overtime Rule

Working Around Obama’s New Overtime Rule

In 1975, nearly 65% of middle-class Americans were eligible for overtime compensation, which is pay at least one and one-half times their regular rates of…

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Juvenile Prosecution in the United States: The Convention of the Rights of the Child

Juvenile Prosecution in the United States: The Convention of the Rights of the Child

The United States has come under fire from the international community for human rights violations by prosecuting juveniles inconsistent with international practices outlined in the…

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A Broken System: Resolving Our Faulty Approach to Funding Education

A Broken System: Resolving Our Faulty Approach to Funding Education

Should educational resources be defined by a student’s zipcode? In every state across America, educational advocacy groups, local school boards, students, and parents have sought…

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Why Free Speech Does Not Include Denying Climate Change: A Legal Explanation

Why Free Speech Does Not Include Denying Climate Change: A Legal Explanation

The right to free and protected speech is one of the cornerstones of a democratic society that stresses tolerance towards disagreements. Nonetheless, the imperative for…

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