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  • Stopping Executive Overreach in the U.S. Military: Congressional Approval for Judge Advocate General’s Dismissals

    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… Read More

  • The Patchwork Problem: Adopting the Indian EVM Model to Standardize American Election Infrastructure

    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… Read More

  • Florida’s Post-Parkland Gun Law and the Emerging Federal Divide on Age-Based Regulation

    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… Read More

  • The Roman Blueprint: Foundations of American Law and the Need for Change

    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… Read More

  • The Goldilocks Solution: A Case for Restrictive Short-Term Rental Regulation

    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,… Read More

  • The Unintended Consequences of New York State’s Reproductive Health Act

    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… Read More

  • The Injustices of “Alligator Alcatraz”

    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… Read More

  • Hair Deserts: How State Cosmetology Licensing Standards Marginalize Textured Hair

    Hair Deserts: How State Cosmetology Licensing Standards Marginalize Textured Hair

    Writer: Alayja Dodd Article Editor: Sarah Bhalla I. Introduction As of 2025, only four states in the United States require cosmetology students to be trained in styling Black and textured hair as a prerequisite for licensure. Louisiana was the first state to do so. In November 2021, the Louisiana Board of Cosmetology revised its cosmetology… Read More

  • A Comparative Analysis of Constitutional Gender Rights between Canada and the United States

    A Comparative Analysis of Constitutional Gender Rights between Canada and the United States

    Writer: Rose Ossi Article Editor: Geetika Kosuri The topic of gender-based discrimination in the United States is far from new, as its fragile constitutional foundation has paved the way for an unstable and perpetual cycle of inconsistent interpretation within U.S. courts and legislatures. The United States Supreme Court’s establishment and application of intermediate scrutiny—a test… Read More