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The 1965 Immigration Act and the Gaslighting of East Asians
By: Mary Marston A. Introduction From the mid-20th Century through the present, Eastern Asians have been used as a racial wedge between white Americans and other people of color. Pundits have used Eastern Asian’s perceived monetary and professional success as a means of telling other communities of color to simply pull themselves up by their…
Read MoreMaryland Governor’s Involvement in the Parole Process Prevents Juvenile Lifers from Parole Approval
By Sandy Arce Do juveniles sentenced to life in prison have a realistic opportunity for parole consideration in Maryland? Currently, more than three hundred juvenile lifers await their “meaningful opportunity” for consideration through the parole process but instead juvenile lives have been used as political pawns since 1995.[1] A juvenile lifer is a juvenile who…
Read MoreNotes from a Member of Generation Ratify: The Power of Youth in Social Movements
By: Emilia Couture Almost half of the world’s population is under thirty years old.[1] In the United States, approximately twenty-four percent of the population is under eighteen.[2] The 18-year-old voting age can make it difficult for the political interests of virtually a quarter of the population to be voiced. However, an increase in availability of information…
Read MoreJudicial Establishment Clause Discretion: The Use of Procedure as Pre-text by SCOTUS
By: Maya Jefferson Recently, the United Supreme Court damaged its reputation and adopted a playbook similar to that of Donald Trump’s. Trump is known for his racist and anti-Islamic ideology, his contradictory statements, and inability to admit when he is wrong.[1] Earlier this year, the Court made a grievous mistake that runs parallel to what…
Read MoreDeus Ex Machina? Can the Supreme Court Infer a Private Cause of Action in Tender Offer Litigation?
By: Alexis Martinez Last week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments for Emulex Corp. v. Varjabedian, seeking review of a decision by the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.[1] It is a securities law case where the Court is determining whether Section 14(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 supports an inferred private…
Read MoreCostly Consequences: The Implications of the Ninth Circuit’s Interpretation of the Clean Water Act
By: Elizabeth Platt Congress enacted the Clean Water Act (CWA) to restore and maintain the nation’s waters.[1] The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is the primary system for issuing permits and controlling point sources.[2] NPDES permits are issued one of two ways. Either, the EPA administrator may issue permits,[3] or EPA may authorize a…
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