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Challenges Against U.S. Birthright Citizenship
In this week’s Member article, Associate Editor Isabella Leandri explores the issue of birthright citizenship. Swipe to read about the history, law, and current arguments regarding this important topic.
Williams v. Reed, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, and State Administrative Exhaustion
In this week’s member article, senior editor Noah Allen-Darden discusses the boundaries between a state’s jurisdictional power to structure its courts and the requirements of 42 U.S.C. § 1983 as a supplemental remedy.
Mounting Threats Against the Individual Liberty of Transgender Individuals
In this week’s member written article, associate editor Liam Sweeney discusses the issues around transgender liberty. Swipe to learn more about this important topic. Edited by Michael Stevenson and Nick Harris
ACCESS TO ABORTION RIGHTS IN THE MODERN POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT
In this week’s digital article, Associate Editor Liam Sweeney explores access to abortion across the nation post Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Swipe to learn how this important issue is being handled at the State and Federal level.
Trump v. United States: The Grant of Presidential Immunity for Official Acts and Future Implications-
In this member written article, senior editor Briley Brown explores the implications of the United States Supreme Court case Trump v. United States. Decided last year, this ruling gives broad immunity to Presidents for their “Official Actions.” Read on to find out the reasoning behind the decision, and the responses from those involved.
State of Tennessee’s Juvenile Justice System
Digital Editor Nick Harris examines Tennessee’s Juvenile Justice System, the ways it can improve, and how it compares to similar systems in other states.
Protecting Children Through Age Verification Is Validated By The First Amendment
Senior Editor Clayton Moore walks us through a new Texas law requiring certain websites to verify the age of its users. Swipe to read the blog and find out how the law survived a first amendment challenge.
Tennessee Aims to Protect Creatives Against Al with ELVIS Act.
Senior Editor Rosie Townsley sheds light on Tennessee’s ELVIS Act. In her blog, Townsley explains how circumstances within the music industry and the state of AI technology have led the Tennessee legislators to propose this bill.
Texas Grabs at Federal Immigration Enforcement Power in New Statute
Senior editor Natalie T. Burton takes a look at a Texas law that would allow the state to arrest and deport migrants. Originally Published on Instagram on March 3, 2024
New York City Sues Tech Giant Over Alleged Harm to Kids Mental Health
Senior Editor Hannah Jones sheds light on a collaborative lawsuit filed by The City of New York, the New York Department of Education, and the New York City Health & Hospitals Corporation. The plaintiffs in the suit argue that the tech giants operating Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube have created and promoted products that are harming the health of New York City’s youth.
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