Just Because It’s Offensive Doesn’t Mean It’s Illegal
Lawsuits against those involved in writing the Pi Kappa Phi book would likely invoke First Amendment protections.
Constitutional & Public Law
The Eighth Amendment and an Inmate’s Right to Gender Reassignment Surgery: Should Taxpayers Have to Pay?
The Eight Amendment provides medical protections for transgender prisoners, but at the expense of the taxpayer’s pocket.
For-Profit Crackdown
For-profit colleges are being scrutinized financially and legally.
Procrastination or Immediate Action: Implications of the North Carolina Supreme Court’s Ruling on the Coal Ash Cleanup Process
The two likely paths the North Carolina Supreme Court can take in the Cape Fear case, and the environmental implications of coal ash.
Hearts break. Ears close. Justice waits.
A unique glimpse into the prosecution of child abuse and the experience for a child witness.
Press Play: the First Amendment and Due Process Right to Record the Police
Is the right to record police interactions protected by the constitution? If so, what are the policy implications of allowing citizens to press play?
State Senate Targets Sunday Hunting Ban
Bills introduced by both the North Carolina Senate and House of Representatives would allow hunting on Sundays, with some restrictions.
Digital revolution in the classroom—What protections are there for student privacy?
Two congressmen are proposing a bill to place limits on how education technology companies can use information about students.
“To Ensure Fair Sale of Dorothea Dix Property”
Almost five years after the Dorothea Dix Hospital property was first put up for sale, a purchase agreement between the State of North Carolina and the City of Raleigh has yet to be finalized.
Bills Before North Carolina Senate Seek to Clarify Muddled Contempt Laws
Confusion in case law has led the North Carolina House of Representatives to draft HB 284 and HB 79, clarifying the law pertaining to violations of civil no-contact orders.
Unequal Access to Treatment: The Mental Health (Dis)Parity and the ACA
Despite strides to provide mental health coverage under the Affordable Care Act, there is still much to be done for the mentally ill.
Online posts lead to real-life arrests
Social media users may be arrested for making threatening posts.
Can a post on your wall lead to walking papers?
Employees working for private companies have limited options for pursuing their employers over Facebook-related firings.
UPDATE: Discrimination Against Pregnant Workers Can Be Inferred
The U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Young v. UPS on March 25, 2015.
How free is free speech for government employees?
Two employees who were fired by the City of Charlotte for Facebook posts may have First Amendment claims.