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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.”

Tik Tok: Viral Video App or National Security Threat?

*Sabrina Marquez I. Introduction The U.S. is following the lead of many countries in its attempt to ban the social media app, TikTok.[1]  TikTok is a short-form media application which allows users to create up to sixty second videos on virtually any topic.[2]  TikTok Inc., a U.S. based corporation, is owned by the Chinese tech companyContinue reading “Tik Tok: Viral Video App or National Security Threat?”

The Movement Towards Service of Process Via Social Media

Internet Service Provided: The Movement Towards Service of Process Via Social Media Christopher M. Finke* It is classic film fodder to show a well-dressed man approaching a main character of the movie, handing that character some papers, and stating, “you’ve been served.”  It is even within the realm of the imagination that a person mayContinue reading “The Movement Towards Service of Process Via Social Media”