Politics and privacy: The DOJ’s growing concern for online visitors
The Department of Justice is facing criticism surrounding its requests for information about online users opposed to the Trump administration. ...[Continue Reading]
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Equal rights to wedding cake?
The Supreme Court granted certiorari to determine whether the First Amendment protects a baker’s decision to refuse to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple. ...[Continue Reading]
The potential demise of DACA
President Trump unexpectedly terminated an Obama-era program protecting young, undocumented immigrants from deportation. Now all eyes are on Congress to decide the fate of these “dreamers” in the next six months.
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Another round of player v. Goodell
Should the NFL suspend players for off-field conduct, or should it leave that determination to individual teams? ...[Continue Reading]
Deadly dreams: from sleepwalking to murder
A Raleigh man claims to have killed his wife in his sleep after taking too much cough medicine. If the case goes to trial, the defense can only hope to convince the jury of his innocence. ...[Continue Reading]
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. ...[Continue Reading]
And then there were 6: Charlotte School of Law closes its doors
After a long and difficult process with governing authorities, Charlotte School of Law officially announced its closure just days before fall classes were set to begin. ...[Continue Reading]
Pennsylvania protects its pups: The passage of Libre’s Law
Pennsylvania passes a law to curb animal cruelty by holding pet owners more accountable.
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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. ...[Continue Reading]
Hard drugs and Oregon House Bill 2355
Oregon Governor Kate Brown recently signed into law Oregon House Bill 2355 as part of significant changes made to Oregon’s drug possession laws. ...[Continue Reading]
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. ...[Continue Reading]
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. ...[Continue Reading]
Fat Leonard and Fat Cats: Overbilling practices in the U.S. military
Due to the Department of Defense’s lack of resources and oversight, contractors have defrauded millions of dollars from the U.S. military by overcharging for work not performed. ...[Continue Reading]
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. ...[Continue Reading]
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. ...[Continue Reading]
