By: Kennedy Byrd Hair discrimination, particularly against Black individuals, has been a longstanding issue plaguing workplaces and educational institutions across the United States. In response to this pervasive form of bias, various states have enacted the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act, aiming to prohibit race-based hair discrimination.[1] However, in […]
By: Jacob Bruner A commonly misunderstood aspect of criminal law is ensuring Constitutional protections remain intact for all citizens, with heightened focus importance on those concerning police conduct and law enforcement investigations. This is especially true with regards to the Fourth Amendment and the protections that it provides citizens and inhabitants from unreasonable searches and […]
By: Krystell Fienco In 2021 congress enacted the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“the Act”).[1] The Act included an addition to the definition of “broker” in 26 U.S.C.S. § 6045(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.[2] Title 26 of the U.S. Code, otherwise known as the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”), codifies all federal tax […]
By: Vincent Fan Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 has long served as a safeguard to the voting rights of ethnic minorities.[1] Specifically, it prohibits “voting qualification or prerequisite” that “den[ies] or abridge[s] the right of any citizen of the United States to vote on account of race or color”.[2] Section 2 […]
