The right to fight: Trump and the military transgender ban
After tweeting about a prohibition on transgender individuals serving in the military, President Trump and the Pentagon produce further details about the ban.
Constitutional & Public Law
Pennsylvania protects its pups: The passage of Libre’s Law
Pennsylvania passes a law to curb animal cruelty by holding pet owners more accountable.
North Korea and the Constitution: How far can Trump go?
As U.S. tensions with North Korea continue to rise amidst a backdrop of repeated Korean missile launches, many have questioned the extent of President Trump’s power to take action under the Constitution.
The show mustn’t go on
As concern for animal welfare increases, circuses and other businesses in the animal entertainment industry are forced to close their doors.
Army Corps of Engineers sent to Mexico-American border
In an effort to follow through on the promise of a border wall, the Trump administration has sent the Army Corps of Engineers to begin preparations amidst environmental and eminent domain concerns.
The future of sports betting: Is PASPA a thing of the past?
During its next session, the Supreme Court will likely hear a case challenging the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act on anti-commandeering grounds.
To speak freely: the college campus debate
Amid the free speech crisis erupting on college campuses, North Carolina has passed a law to ban “free speech zones” in an effort to promote diversity of thought in its public universities.
Business, Beyoncé, and boycotting: law enforcement fights back
Many law enforcement officers are beginning to use boycotts as a means to fight back against public criticism in an increasingly tense social and political climate.
Staying “paw-sitive”: solutions for service animal regulations
Senior staff writer Cody Davis explains the current law relating to service animals, as well as ways in which service animal regulations may be improved.
No quick fix: finding a remedy for the American heroin epidemic.
As the heroin crisis continues to sweep the nation, leaders throughout all areas of government remain focused on finding solutions.
Trademarking in the Offensive?
A recent landmark United States Supreme Court decision involving trademark law has brought a stream of curious applications, raising national concerns.
Twitter, Trump, and the right to free tweet
A recent lawsuit filed by a First Amendment advocacy group and numerous individuals has raised eyebrows regarding the President’s personal twitter account and the First Amendment right to free speech.
Adult adoption: a public policy question
While there are many emotional and/or legal reasons for adult adoptions, there are also numerous accompanying public policy issues.
KKK members travel to Virginia to put First Amendment to the test
The First Amendment’s right to free speech is under scrutiny yet again as political views clash in Charlottesville, Virginia.
11th Circuit declines to rehear gay employee’s discrimination case
Jameka Evans, a gay woman, was denied further review of her case in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, in which she argued to extend Title VII to cover discrimination based on sexual orientation. Will her case reach the Supreme Court?