Laurel AndersonMar 29, 20185 minThe Truth will not Set You Free: A Call for the Supreme Court to Hear Brendan Dassey’s Case“Some people back there say no, we'll just charge him. We said no, let us talk to him, give him the opportunity to come forward with the...
Michael StechschulteMar 26, 20184 minLie and Try No More — Lawmakers and Justice Department Officials Aim to Curtail Gun Violence by RampResponding to public outcries for stronger gun regulations in the wake of the Stoneman Douglas massacre, Attorney General Jeff Sessions...
Robert C. FlowersMar 22, 20185 minTextualism over due process, and the avoidance of duty*Formatting updated Oct. 25, 2023 I’ll be frank: I am mad, and I think you should be too. No, this isn’t about politicians or gun rights,...
Jessica LaraMar 14, 20183 minThrow away the key?Recently Larry Nassar, the former U.S. gymnastics doctor who abused young women and girls under the guise of medical treatment, was...
Emily BlazakMar 13, 20184 minGet Out of Jail Free Cards: Overhauling the Bail SystemThe Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution reads “excessive bails shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed.” But...
Maria ThompsonMar 10, 20185 minSpecial Counsel and the Role of Robert MuellerProsecutors are tasked with enforcing the rule of law on behalf of the government in a criminal case. Depending on jurisdiction and...