Category Archives: Race & Social Justice Posts

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 […]

The TikTok Ban: A First Amendment Conundrum

By: Nimra Salehjee In a significant move, the United States House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at addressing national security concerns associated with the popular social media platform, TikTok.[1] The bill, which has garnered bipartisan support, proposes compelling the sale of TikTok from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, or facing an outright ban within […]