By Mya Nobles The primary goal of creating drug court was to reduce recidivism and allow participants to get back on their feet.[1] However, with the steep court costs and financial obligations, drug courts can potentially be an anchor that destabilizes and hinders participants from moving forward with their lives. Florida became the birthplace of […]
By Natalie Gonzalez Introduction Over 6 million Floridians, representing 57.2% of voters, voted yes on Amendment 4; however, the results ultimately fell short. Since 2006, Florida’s Constitution has required a supermajority for any constitutional amendments, including those initiated by citizens. This blog explores a more recent obstacle beyond the supermajority: Governor Ron DeSantis. Among the […]
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 […]
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 […]
