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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 […]
Left Behind: Natural Disasters and Vulnerable Incarcerated Populations
By Radha Patel As climate change threatens coastal communities, natural disasters are growing more severe and are devastating at-risk populations. Floridian cities have particularly been impacted by a major rise in intensified hurricanes.[i] Following Hurricane Helene and Milton, several cities in Central Florida were left with significant damage to their streets and homes.[ii] Fortunately, several […]
Prison Overheating and the Deliberate Indifference Standard in the Eleventh Circuit
By Natalie Kemper The problem of dangerously hot prison conditions is not new. However, this issue has become increasingly more prevalent due to climate change, a rise in heat-related deaths, and a lack of effective policy. In Florida, inmates in around three-quarters of prisons are subjected to a lack of air conditioning.[1] An extensive study […]
Bound by Silence: The Power of Arbitration Clauses in Keeping Corporations Out of Court
By Fayth Frederic Increasingly widespread use of arbitration agreements in consumer contracts have effectively “locked” consumers out of courts. Arbitration agreements, found in almost all pre-printed consumer contracts, require consumers to resolve disputes that arise through binding arbitration, rather than in court. By way of simply tapping “I agree”, consumers can waive the constitutional right […]
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 […]
