Tag Archives: Constitutional Law

The First Amendment’s Second Look: Echoes of the 1960s Anti-War Movement in Today’s Israel-Palestine Protests

*Elle Johnson I. Introduction College campuses noticed a major uptick in student-led protests and demonstrations after the Israel-Palestine conflict escalated in October 2023.[1] In Spring 2024, law enforcement officers arrested thousands of student protesters in Spring 2024,[2] an eerie reminder to many Americans of a similar time in U.S. history: the 1960s Anti-War Movement.[3]

How Trump 2024 is Shaping Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment

*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”

Restricting Gun Ownership for People Under Domestic Violence Protective Orders: Violation of the Second Amendment or Rooted in History?

*Collin Riley I. Introduction In adopting the Second Amendment, the people of the United States of America also embraced a persistent question: to what extent can the government restrict an individual’s right to bear arms? The answer to this dilemma remains unclear, due to difficulty in balancing the competing interests of promoting public safety andContinue reading “Restricting Gun Ownership for People Under Domestic Violence Protective Orders: Violation of the Second Amendment or Rooted in History?”

Supreme Court to Decide When a Public Official’s Social Media Activity Constitutes State Action: The Future of the Democratic Process and Other First Amendment Implications.

*Shanae T. Jones I. Introduction It is well-settled that constitutional demands are generally directed at the government, not private actors.[1] When a private individual acts under the authority of the government, however, their conduct may fall within the scope of the Constitution.[2] The idea that only state action is subject to regulation by the ConstitutionContinue reading “Supreme Court to Decide When a Public Official’s Social Media Activity Constitutes State Action: The Future of the Democratic Process and Other First Amendment Implications.”

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?”