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From Asylum to Rendition: The Current State of Asylum and Expedited Removal in the United States
In the last Member Article of the semester, Senior Editor Heidi Woll explores the complex issues of the asylum process, and how it has changed under the Trump Administration.
P.S. It has been an honor to serve as the Belmont Law Journal’s Digital Editor this last year. I know that the next year is going to be even better for the Journal. /s/ Nick Harris: Digital Editor of the Belmont Law Journal.
Tennessee’s New Immigration Law Criminalizes Votes in Favor of Sanctuary Policies
In this week’s member article, Senior Editor Heidi Woll explores the new Tennessee law that criminalizes lawmakers voting on certain bills.
Belmont Journal Law Symposium Spotlights Emerging Health Care Legal Challenges
This is an article written by Jasmine Simmons about or spring health law symposium.
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.
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