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 Sophia Tutt 

With the separation of church and state on the line, the Supreme Court takes on three new cases in the 2024 term.

 Alexandra Geist 

The intersection of medical malpractice law and religious freedom presents a complex legal challenge, especially when standards conflict. Courts must carefully balance individual rights to religious freedom with the state's duty to protect public health and patient well-being; however, patients are often left with little help for legal recourse when it comes to violated norms.

 Addie Manthey 

With the reinstatement of the death penalty, comes a need to reflect on why it was removed in the first place.

 Amelia Eric 

It's imperative to question the justice of subjecting children to a system designed for adult offenders. Rehabilitation, not punishment, should be the focus. Adolescence is a period of heightened vulnerability, and this vulnerability is magnified when mental health issues are present. How can we justify placing children in a punitive system when they lack the full capacity to comprehend the consequences of their actions?​

 Sophia Tutt 

Dissenting opinions have been an avenue of change for many years. There is more than one way to create change, and being in the minority is one of them. The Lily Ledbetter Act of 2009 shows us exactly that, and reminds us why fighting for what’s right doesn’t always stop when you lose.

 Alex Kizer 

The FTC’s regulations effectively ban all non-compete agreements except for senior executives. This move that would foster competition in the labor market and provide an end to the restrictive non-compete clauses employers often use but sparked a legal debate over the extent of federal regulatory power.

 Eva Schutz 

The Trump administration has decided to annul Lyndon B. Johnson's 1965 executive order, leaving citizens, activists, and federal contractors alike to question what the future holds for civil liberties and segregation.

 Bayleigh Bergner 

While the Court’s decision to block the Biden administration’s debt relief plan limits executive power, it also highlights the urgent need for Congress to act on the student debt crisis.

 Alex Kizer 

What constitutes a threat? How far should free speech go? The Supreme Court's dismantling of the “true threat” test affects victims, expression, and the future of First Amendment protections.

 Sophia Tutt 

Class action lawsuits aren’t just money grabs from law firms, or even by consumers. They are an important avenue for getting justice for large groups of people about a variety of issues. Class actions have required new food regulations, limited tobacco use, and ensured privacy rights.

 Alex Kizer 

From a nonpartisan standpoint, this landmark case makes clear that if Congress has appropriated funds to a federal agency, the executive branch in charge must faithfully execute that funding. Although arguments can be made surrounding the President's true power in shutting down certain funding and agencies within its discretion through its constitutional powers, both the judicial and legislative branches have consistently rejected such claims.

 Eva Schutz 

Recently, a seemingly pointless 11 minute rocket flight taught many of us that the edge of the atmosphere is a closer ride than a drive to the local grocery store, leaving the world even more perplexed about how outer space works. But don’t worry, there is an entire legal field dedicated to answering that exact question.

 Bayleigh Bergner 

The discussion on whether international human rights laws should apply to corporations the same way they do to countries. The United Nations introduced the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) in 2011 to protect human rights.

 Anaam Awad 

While Trump and his supporters present the dismantling of the Department of Education as a restoration of states' rights and parental authority, its consequences threaten to unravel decades of progress in public education, civil rights enforcement, and constitutional protection.

 Abby Dalchow 

What is a public place as defined by the law?

 Bayleigh Bergner 

While social media has driven many positive changes, there are occasions when it can interfere or cross the line, potentially causing more harm than good in legal cases. Social media’s ability to shape public opinion can be both beneficial and harmful. In high-profile cases, public opinion often forms quickly and firmly, even if it is without a full understanding of the legal facts or process.

 Addie Manthey  

The option to pay for higher quality living while incarcerated creates a class system within prison. This can cause unfair treatment of those incarcerated and further the narrative and being that the judicial system is unfair.

Amelia Eric

Alimony is no longer just about keeping women safe anymore – it can be awarded to either side depending on the specific facts of the marriage, the finances, and the roles each side took in the marriage.

Alexandra Geist

The ethical concerns surrounding wearable technology, such as users being unaware of how their data is used or shared, highlights the importance of stronger regulations. The challenges in enforcing privacy laws across different jurisdictions create significant gaps in privacy protection.

Elena Kesselring

Exploring the unique protections given by being a student during violent ICE crackdowns

Jacob Hong

Exploring the role of breaking the law in making the law.

Dawit Gebremaryam

Elon Musk and his neurotechnology company have created a computer that functions as a brain which has led to the death of a primate and the questioning of the company over violations related to hazardous materials, animal welfare, and conflicts of interest in scientific oversight.

Eva Schutz

The Trump administration is actively working on dismantling DEI programs and language across the country. Here is how Title IX and other sex-and race-based laws are facing scrutiny and possible overturn.

Alex Kizer

Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond

How a First Amendment challenge could be used to create a first of its kind religious-based charter school. Its effects and implications on public education may reshape the boundaries of church-state separation in public education and in public funds.