Tag: Constitutional Law
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Edited by Boris Nezlobin Cover Photo by Mehek Saini On September 25th, the White House released a National Security Presidential Memorandum aimed at countering the spread of political violence and domestic terrorism that has, in their words, “dramatically increased in recent years.” The memorandum, commonly abbreviated to NSPM-7, was likely prompted by the assassination of…
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Mass Incarceration in the Land of the Free: Charting a Path Forward for the United States Criminal Justice System
This paper critically examines the evolution of U.S. criminal justice, focusing on the shift from rehabilitative to retributive models of punishment. It explores the profound societal, economic, and moral implications of mass incarceration, while highlighting the disproportionate impact on marginalized communities and the systemic failures of punitive policies. Drawing on empirical evidence, the paper advocates…
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From Deference to Dominance: The Chevron Shift.
The “Chevron Deference” was a SCOTUS case giving agencies power to interpret legislation. Overturned by conservatives, it impacts IRS, EPA, and NOAA, potentially increasing agency litigation and regulatory ambiguity.
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The Constitutional Climate Crisis
The Preamble of the Declaration of Independence states, “…[people] are endowed, by their Creator, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” If a planet is deemed unsafe for human beings, that danger can be perceived as a threat to those unalienable rights. The first group to make…