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Publication of Volume 12 Issue 2
The Board of Editors of the Race and Social Justice Law Review is pleased to announce ourrecent issue publication of Volume 12, Issue 2. The online publication can be viewed at:https://race-and-social-justice-review.law.miami.edu/ Issue 2 discusses current topics such as special education, impacts of COVID-19, criminaljustice, charity, mutual liberation, and racism. Moreover, this Issue highlights subject matterrelating […]
Publication of Volume 12, Issue 1
The Board of Editors of the University of Miami Race & Social Justice Law Review is pleased to announce our recent issue publication of Volume 12, Issue 1. The online publication can be viewed at: https://repository.law.miami.edu/umrsjlr/ A diversity of topics is addressed by featured articles authored by experts in their respective areas of practice and notes written […]
Turning Panic into Profit: Price Gouging in the Wake of Natural Disasters
By: Olivia Fox Natural disasters are inevitable, but the exploitation of vulnerable communities in their wake should not be. As climate change accelerates the frequency and power of hurricanes and other natural disasters, people across the United States find themselves constantly struggling with emergencies.[i] In these challenging times, one pressing issue exacerbates the burden on […]
Denied by Design: How Algorithms Reinforce Housing Inequality
By Ashley Romay Artificial intelligence (AI) is a transformative and versatile tool that replicates human intelligence at incredible speed. But like any technology, its impact is dependent on the manner it is utilized. At first glance, this tool promises efficiency and precision, yet its widespread application, particularly in the housing industry, should raise caution. The use of […]
A Solution or Simply the Start? Florida’s New Anti-Camping Law and its Effect on Counties, Municipalities and the Homeless Population
By Patricia Herrera Thirty-one thousand, four hundred and sixty-two: this is the number of individuals that Florida’s Council on Homelessness–part of the Florida Department of Children and Families–reported experiencing homelessness in Florida as of June 2024.[1] This represents a 2.3% increase in the number of individuals experiencing homelessness within the state which, according to the […]
Tyreek’s Terry Stop: Revising the Reasonable Suspicion Standard
By Esteban Cardona It was a normal Sunday for Tyreek Hill, until it was not. Tyreek Hill—also known as “cheetah”—a high-profile wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins.[1] He is the founder of the Tyreek Hill Family Foundation whose founding vision is to “empower kids to be the best they can be.”[2] The foundation helps funds […]
The Results Are In: The Skewed Role of Asian Americans in the Affirmative Action Debate.
By Julie Saynganthone The Results Are In. Affirmative action has been a deeply contentious issue in American education, designed to address historical injustices and enhance diversity. Over the years, these policies have garnered both staunch support and significant criticism. In 2023, the Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of […]
