I. Introduction The case of United States v Rahmi is a case that is at the intersection of constitutional interpretation and the imperative to address domestic violence. At the center of this case is the question of whether restrictions on firearm ownership for individuals subject to civil restraining order violate […]
International Law
I. Introduction Amidst the continuous global struggle for LGBTQI+ rights, recent progress within religious institutions presents an opportunity for positive momentum. Oppressive laws are still being enacting in many countries, including recent legislation on Ghana targeting the LGBTQI+ community. Even in the United States, there appears to be increasing pushback […]
I. INTRODUCTION In 2023, 4.3 million Sudanese individuals were displaced, with 1.1 million fleeing to neighboring countries due to the escalating conflict between the Sudan Armed Forces (“SAF”) and the Rapid Support Forces (“RSF”). The ongoing hostilities have sparked the deployment of heavy artillery weapons in densely populated areas, posing […]
I. Introduction On January 31, 2020 at 12:00 a.m., after forty-seven years within the European Union (“EU”), the United Kingdom (“U.K.”) became the first and only country to leave the EU.[1] Created in 1921, the Republic of Ireland-Northern Ireland border (the “Northern Irish border” or the “border”) has a lengthy, […]
Introduction On February 3, 2023, a train owned by Norfolk Southern, carrying hazardous chemicals, derailed in East Palestine, Ohio.[1] When the train crashed, a toxic chemical fire burned for an entire day.[2] Ohio Governor, Michael DeWine, ordered evacuation of the area surrounding the crash site.[3] To avoid a catastrophic explosion […]
Introduction Healthcare is a human right.[1] Multiple covenants, declarations, and countries have recognized this right and taken action to ensure it is protected.[2] However, the United States fails to recognize healthcare as a human right.[3] While a majority of other industrialized countries have a version of universal healthcare, the United […]
Introduction Enforcing the death penalty as punishment for a crime violates a person’s right to life and to live a life equal in dignity and rights.[1] Although this practice has not been uniformly abolished around the world, it has been prohibited in 144 countries as of 2021.[2] The Universal Declaration […]
Introduction Human trafficking is a prevalent problem around the world, and yet the education surrounding the topic is severely lacking. Many organizations like the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner and the United States Department of State have implemented measures to try and inform the public of the misconceptions […]
Introduction Children can improve our society with the tools provided by older generations as they reach adulthood. A person’s future development depends on their early years of education to forge strong learning abilities and social development.[1] Under Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), infringing on a […]
The debate about abortion-related commercial speech has long been contentious in the United States. Since 1975, abortion-related publications have been protected under the First Amendment as commercial speech that serves a public interest.[1] However, in a post-Dobbs era, reproductive healthcare providers and advocacy groups are renewing challenges to abortion literature […]