*Tyler Hueffmeier I. Introduction Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential run may be unconstitutional. Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment states that no “elector of President and Vice President . . . shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against” the United States.[1] Trump’s actions on January 6, 2021, specifically his efforts to refuseContinue reading “How Trump 2024 is Shaping Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment”
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Algorithmic Accountability and the Sixth Amendment: The Right to Confront an Artificial Witness
*Dallon Danforth “[T]he Confrontation Clause guarantees more than the right to ask questions of a live witness…” – William J. Brennan Jr., Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States of America.[1] I. Introduction One day, for seemingly no reason at all, you are arrested and charged with the murder of aContinue reading “Algorithmic Accountability and the Sixth Amendment: The Right to Confront an Artificial Witness”
Maryland Tax Sales: Change is on the way—One way, or Another
*Joshua Rodriguez I. Introduction In August of this year, Baltimore City resident Deana Woodward lost her home to the City’s tax sale process, likely due in part to an error by Baltimore City’s Department of Public Works.[1] Baltimore City executed Ms. Woodward’s eviction August 7, 2023, despite efforts to cease forced removals on owner-occupied tax saleContinue reading “Maryland Tax Sales: Change is on the way—One way, or Another”
Standing for Self-Proclaimed “Testers” – The Circuits are Split.
*Kata Kylliainen I. What is Standing? Under Article III of the U.S. Constitution, federal courts only have jurisdiction over cases and controversies.[1] To determine whether a claim meets the cases and controversies requirement, the Supreme Court implemented the doctrine of standing.[2] In Lujan v. Defenders of Wildlife, the Court established three elements a plaintiffContinue reading “Standing for Self-Proclaimed “Testers” – The Circuits are Split.”
The Circuit Split Regarding the ATF’s Bump Stock Rule
*Sean Costigan I. Introduction A bump stock is a rifle attachment that drastically increases the rifle’s rate of fire.[1] While the federal regulations regarding bump stocks have changed,[2] the courts disagree as to whether the change is valid.[3] This lack of consensus demands judicial resolution to prevent confusion where criminal liability, including felony convictions, isContinue reading “The Circuit Split Regarding the ATF’s Bump Stock Rule”
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