*Ashli Glatfelter I. Introduction As far as the queer community has come in nearly fifty-four years,[2] is it possible lawmakers will ban a staple of queer culture?[3] In recent years, more conservative states have introduced a torrent of bills targeting the LGBTQIA+ (LGBT) community and gender expression from multiple angles.[4] Beginning in 2022, some statesContinue reading “Take Their Crowns: Conservatives’ Subtly Sinister[1] Criminalization of Drag and Gender Expression”
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Holding Social Media Liable for Terrorism: An Obvious Solution or a Poisoned Chalice?
*Meriam Mossad I. Introduction The United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Twitter, Inc. v. Taamneh on February 22, 2023.[1] The Court’s ruling could result in liability for internet platforms aiding and abetting terrorism.[2] While civil liability seems sensible to encourage aggressive actions to prevent the use of internet platforms promoting terrorism, this solutionContinue reading “Holding Social Media Liable for Terrorism: An Obvious Solution or a Poisoned Chalice?”
Criminalization of Pregnancy
*Cherie Correlli I. Introduction All over the United States, states are charging pregnant women[1] with crimes under fetal protection laws and recognizing the fetus as a legal victim at a rapidly accelerating rate.[2] Criminalization of pregnancy includes penalizing individuals for actions during their own pregnancies, enforcing laws that punish actions during pregnancy that would notContinue reading “Criminalization of Pregnancy”
Airbnb’s Extenuating Circumstances Policy: Travelers Left High and Dry After Hurricane Ian Dampens Plans
*Devyn King I. Introduction Last year, Airbnb published users’ travel trends for Summer 2022.[1] Perhaps unsurprisingly, domestic travelers sought mostly coastal stays.[2] Florida was the application’s top destination for summer travel.[3] However, in late September 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida.[4] The storm was a category four hurricane and caused as much as aContinue reading “Airbnb’s Extenuating Circumstances Policy: Travelers Left High and Dry After Hurricane Ian Dampens Plans”
When Pigs Won’t Fly: How the U.S. Pork Industry Could Change State Regulatory Powers in National Pork Producers Council v. Ross
*James Duffy On October 11, 2022, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that could drastically change the future of state policymaking.[1] The case concerns a narrow issue involving a California animal welfare law.[2] In National Pork Producers Council v. Ross, the Court will decide the fate of an industry challenge to California’sContinue reading “When Pigs Won’t Fly: How the U.S. Pork Industry Could Change State Regulatory Powers in National Pork Producers Council v. Ross”
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