*Devyn King I. INTRODUCTION In April 2007, Michael and Chantal Sackett (the Sacketts) acquired building permits to begin constructing a family home on their lot near Priest Lake, Idaho.[1] The lot has no surface connection to any body of water and is separated from the nearest body of water by a county road.[2] However, it doesContinue reading “Sackett v. EPA: The Supreme Court Sets Sail on the “Waters of the United States””
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You (Might) Have the Right to Remain Silent: Supreme Court Set to Decide Whether Public Accommodation Law Can Compel Speech
*Nicholas Balzano I. INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court’s 2021-2022 term was filled with widespread media coverage, particularly concerning the Court’s decisions in Dobbs v. Jackson and NYSRPA v. Bruen.[1] While the 2021-2022 term has ended, another case with the potential to create a new precedent undoing years of previous precedent looms on the horizon.[2] In 303Continue reading “You (Might) Have the Right to Remain Silent: Supreme Court Set to Decide Whether Public Accommodation Law Can Compel Speech”
“And Justice for All”: Is Environmental Justice Thwarted by the Federal Legislative Process?
*Ashli Glatfelter I. Introduction The idea that nature is the “great equalizer” unfortunately seems to have little merit lately.[1] Ideally, clean air, drinking water, and recreational spaces are available to all Americans without discrimination based on race or socioeconomic status.[2] In reality, unequal access to the benefits of these natural resources is another injustice facingContinue reading ““And Justice for All”: Is Environmental Justice Thwarted by the Federal Legislative Process?”
Moral Duty or Legal Right: Supreme Court Decides Third Nazi-Looted Art Case Hinged on Procedural Questions Under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act
*Torra Hausmann I. Introduction On April 21, 2022, the Supreme Court quietly issued its third decision in two terms on yet another issue involving the provenance of a piece of artwork looted by Nazis during the Second World War.[1] The petition for certiorari came after a long legal battle dating back to 2005 between theContinue reading “Moral Duty or Legal Right: Supreme Court Decides Third Nazi-Looted Art Case Hinged on Procedural Questions Under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act”
Technology Advancements in Automobiles Bring Serious Privacy Concerns as Car Makers Appropriate Personal Data from Drivers
*Zachary Seidel I. Introduction The CEO of one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world said it best: “We know everyone who breaks the law, we know when you’re doing it. We have GPS in your car, so we know what you’re doing.”[1] Jim Farley, the current CEO of Ford Motor Company, continued byContinue reading “Technology Advancements in Automobiles Bring Serious Privacy Concerns as Car Makers Appropriate Personal Data from Drivers”
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