Author: Undergraduate Law Review at FSU
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Public Media Stolen from the Public: The Importance of Public Media Broadcasting in an Era of Misinformation
Writer: Kyla Hickcox Article Editor: Larissa Todd Associate Editors: Alaina Babb & Kelsie Fernandez Over the past several generations, many children have shared the experience of learning from public radio and television stations like Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), and National Public Radio (NPR) in their living rooms. Such programs have educated…
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Below the Threshold: Serial Acquisitions and the Limits of Hart–Scott–Rodino Reform
Writer: JD Draughon Article Editor: Aidan Larkin Associate Editors: Claire Lowenstein & Kelsie Fernandez Market competition can be diminished not only by one blockbuster merger, but by a buyer who repeatedly acquires smaller competitors. The term “roll-up” describes a company partaking in these serial acquisitions in the same or adjacent market space. Many roll-ups are…
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The Executive Playbook in the Era of Major Questions
Writer: Ethan Hicks Article Editor: Kennedy Murphy Associate Editors: Patrick Noble & Leona Rindle I. Introduction The major questions doctrine (MQD) is a newly formalized doctrine of the U.S. Supreme Court intended to curb the exercise of “highly consequential” regulatory authority by federal administrative agencies. In short, the MQD requires that “clear congressional authorization” be present for…
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Stopping Executive Overreach in the U.S. Military: Congressional Approval for Judge Advocate General’s Dismissals
Writer: Connor “Joe” Daniels Article Editor: Cassandra Torres Associate Editors: Patrick Noble & Leona Rindle I. Introduction Pete Hegseth’s recent replacement of the Judge Advocates General (TJAGs), the top attorneys for each branch of the United States military, has exposed a longstanding vulnerability within United States military law. The secretary of defense and the president…
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The Patchwork Problem: Adopting the Indian EVM Model to Standardize American Election Infrastructure
Writer: Spurthi Reddy Article Editor: Geetika Kosuri Associate Editors: Dina Fakhar & Leona Rindle The United States currently operates under a hyper-decentralized electoral model, where the manner of voting is determined by a patchwork of over 8,000 local jurisdictions, leading to an environment that relies on private vendors, lacks uniform technical standards, and causes human…
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Florida’s Post-Parkland Gun Law and the Emerging Federal Divide on Age-Based Regulation
Writer: Reece Tibey Article Editor: Eleanor Mirgeaux Associate Editors: Madeline Swaine & Kelsie Fernandez I. Introduction Following the 2018 Parkland high school shooting, then-governor Rick Scott signed the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act (SB 7026) into law, which restricts 18-to-20-year-olds from purchasing rifles and shotguns. This law, otherwise known as a “blanket…
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The Roman Blueprint: Foundations of American Law and the Need for Change
Writer: Alessa Cardaci Article Editor: Kara Crowther Associate Editor: Claire Lowenstein I. Introduction The foundations of American law trace back to Ancient Rome, the civilization that emphasized ideals of family and social order. Yet as society evolves, the law must do the same, adapting to reflect the modern principles of justice and equality. Roman legal…
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The Goldilocks Solution: A Case for Restrictive Short-Term Rental Regulation
Writer: Spurthi Reddy Article Editor: Marianne Ruschman I. Introduction Short-term rental (STR) platforms like Airbnb have revolutionized the tourism industry by making peer-to-peer home sharing incredibly convenient. Through these platforms, hosts can easily create listings for their properties—including descriptions, photographs, pricing, and availability. Travelers can even search for accommodation based on their housing needs. Now,…
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The Unintended Consequences of New York State’s Reproductive Health Act
Writer: Sarah Kalypso Fernandez Article Editor: Kara Crowther *Content warning: The article below contains descriptions of domestic violence, which may be upsetting for some readers. Please read with caution.* Abortion has been legal in New York state for forty-nine years, and its statutory protections originate in the state’s penal code. In recent years, some have…
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The Injustices of “Alligator Alcatraz”
Writer: Sofia Tascon Article Editor: Kara Crowther I. Introduction Since the United States reelected President Donald Trump to office in 2024, Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained almost sixty thousand individuals as of September 21, 2025. Of that number, 71.5% of detainees had no criminal convictions. As part of his platform, President Trump ordered ICE…
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