*Ellen Pruitt I. The Developing Situation in Xinjiang and the ICC’s Involvement The northwesternmost region of Xinjiang, China is home to a distinct Turkish-speaking ethnic Muslim group, the Uighurs.[1] In April 2017, reports detailing the systematic state-sponsored persecution of Uighurs became public.[2] While it is unclear when the persecution first began, some experts and governmentContinue reading “The Bumpy Road to Justice: Why the ICC’s Rejection of Uighur Activists’ Petition May Not Be the End”
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Police Unions, Labor Law, and Reform: Collectively Bargaining Away Public Policy Decisions and Individual Constitutional Rights
*Patrick Brooks Police unions are the single greatest obstacle to long overdue policing reform in the United States, which has been vehemently demanded in recent months.[1] Roughly thirty-three states provide collective bargaining rights to law enforcement through statutes informed by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).[2] Under the NLRA, and most state statutes, collective bargainingContinue reading “Police Unions, Labor Law, and Reform: Collectively Bargaining Away Public Policy Decisions and Individual Constitutional Rights”
A Bite at Apple: Why the Technology Giant is Being Scrutinized by Developers
*Kayla York I. Introduction As of late, Apple has been publicly criticized by application (app) developers and regulators due to its App Store practices.[1] The technology company, which has a two trillion-dollar market value, receives a fifteen to thirty percent commission on certain purchases made within an app sold on the App Store.[2] Apple’s developerContinue reading “A Bite at Apple: Why the Technology Giant is Being Scrutinized by Developers”
Elder Abuse in the Time of COVID: Knowing the Risks and Recognizing the Signs
Eliza McDermott* I. Introduction As COVID-19 began its spread across the country in March 2020, public health officials sounded the warning alarm, alerting Americans that older adults faced a heightened risk of contracting the virus.[1] In a press briefing on March 10, 2020, Dr. Nancy Messonnier—the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’sContinue reading “Elder Abuse in the Time of COVID: Knowing the Risks and Recognizing the Signs”
The Unheard Tenant, the Unlicensed Landlord, and the Unmoved Judge: The Court of Appeals of Maryland Provides Some Relief to Renters in Habitability Disputes
Zachary Babo* I. Introduction Often, landlords are not held “accountable when they don’t ensure minimum standards of habitability” are met.[1] As a result, disputes over substandard living conditions may lead to tenants withholding rent as they wait for repairs that often never come.[2] Instead, landlords respond by initiating summary ejectment proceedings to evict tenants dueContinue reading “The Unheard Tenant, the Unlicensed Landlord, and the Unmoved Judge: The Court of Appeals of Maryland Provides Some Relief to Renters in Habitability Disputes”
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