Tag: criminal law
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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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Based on a True Story: The Ethical and Legal Consequences of the True Crime Entertainment Industry
Writer: Kyla Hickcox Article Editor: Adriana Gutu “They had a smile that could light up any room!” In nearly every true crime documentary, there is sure to be a glowing remembrance of the victim’s character, often boiled down to a cliched phrase such as this one. Often, true crime enthusiasts scoff at this predictable description,…
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Federalism and the Fight Against Human Trafficking: Addressing Legal Gaps in the United States
Writer: Bennett Calvo Article Editor: Isabelle Kim I. Introduction On January 1, 1863, Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. On June 19, 1865, a Union General informed those enslaved in Galveston, Texas, of their freedom. On December 6, 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment was officially ratified. Of these three dates, the one that marked the end…
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Why Every President Violates 18 U.S.C. Sections 599 and 600 and Gets Away with It
During election cycles presidential candidates offer promises of government positions in exchange for support, a practice prohibited by federal statutes, yet are not prosecuted due to a lack of clarity and confusion.
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Florida’s Direct File Policy and the Need for Juvenile Justice Reform
While Florida’s Direct Policy was established to deter juvenile delinquency it ultimately yields poor results and ignores scientific research and U.S. Supreme Court precedent, highlighting the need for juvenile justice reform.
Undergraduate Law Review at Florida State University 