The Administration’s Intimidation of Lawyers Continues Into The New Year Published April 22nd, 2026 Written by Addie Merrick Not even the largest and most prestigious legal giants were immune to President Donald Trump’s attacks in early 2025. Issuing an Executive Order on March 25, 2025, President Donald Trump began targeting big law firms whose practices were deemed unacceptable by the administration. The overarching initiative of the order was to target and handle firms tha

Published April 21st, 2026 Written by Evan Randle “Jujutsu Kaisen,” the hit anime (a Japanese animated series) following sorcerers and spirits, has become wildly popular online for its animation, fight scenes and characters. Adapted from the manga of the same name by Gege Akutami, its third season started earlier this year and has frequently dominated social media feeds. Audiences are consistently drawn into its high-octane action and brisk pacing. Discussed less often, howev

An analysis of medical side effects as a mitigating factor in criminal cases Published April 21st, 2026 Written by Morgan Van Eperen Seventeen-year-old Connor Hilton was charged with murder and aggravated assault in September of 2025 after shooting two of his friends. Hilton reported having suicidal and homicidal ideations prior to the offense due to the medical side effects of the acne medication Accutane, according to the New York Times . The defense team argued that the

An analysis on the current state of Public Defenders in Wisconsin Published April 20th, 2026 Written by Carter Lurvey Both the Fifth and Sixth Amendments of the Bill of Rights guarantee criminal defendants in the United States the right to fair defense, including protections such as counsel, due process, and protection against self-incrimination. The importance of a fair and sufficient defense lies in these constitutional rights. Every person, regardless of income, deserves

An analysis of how the Endangerment Finding was overturned and the resulting implications. Published April 20th, 2026 Written by Macy Goldfarb The History and Repeal of the Endangerment Finding The Endangerment Finding is a pivotal determination that concluded greenhouse gases are harmful and must be federally regulated. The legal origins of the Endangerment Finding can be traced to the Supreme Court’s 2007 decision in Massachusetts v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),

Half a century later, the war on drugs stands as one of the most successful tools of systemic oppression and racial control. Published April 19th, 2026 Written by Ellena Engel June 17th, 2026 marks 55 years since the Nixon administration declared drug abuse “public enemy number one,” states the ACLU . The term “war on drugs” describes the federal government’s decade-spanning campaign against illicit drug use, marked by the perpetual rollout of punitive drug policies. This “cr

Originalism and the Consequences of a Swift Judicial Appointment Published April 16th, 2026 Written by Addie Merrick Upon the death of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in September of 2020, President Trump swiftly nominated Justice Amy Coney Barret eight days later, solidifying a conservative majority on the Court. Due to the vast difference in their interpretations of and beliefs surrounding the Constitution, immediate political dissension ensued as Justice Coney Barrett

An analysis of the Insular Cases Published April 15th, 2026 Written by Nathan May As most high school civics alumni know, the Constitution is the supreme law of the land. It is above executive power, above legislative creep, and uses the judiciary to enforce its word. There is a doctrine completely separate from the Constitution. It is a phantom in the court's imagination, existing prior to and apart from the supreme law of the land. The “ Plenary Powers Doctrine ” gives the

An analysis of the international law relevant in the Russo-Ukrainian War Published April 8th, 2026 Written by Kathryn McKinney The path to independence for the state now known as Ukraine has been a long, complex history of domination, control and suppression. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic declared its independence, marking a turning point in the nation’s sovereignty. The ability for true economic and political free

An analysis of how the Courts have defined race and its impact on American Citizenship Published March 21st, 2026 Written by Kathy Bian On January 20th, 2025, the Trump Administration released Executive Order (EO) 14160, “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship.” EO 14160 sought to limit birthright citizenship by excluding children born to parents who are non-U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. According to the White House official website, “The Fou