Tag Archives: Supreme Court

The Fourth Amendment Protects People, Not Places… How Far Does That Protection Go?: Analyzing The Supreme Court’s Recent Decision in Case v. Montana.

By: Steven Budman             “[T]he Fourth Amendment protects people, not places… .”[1] This quote from Justice Stewart’s opinion in Katz v. United States has been one of the most, if not the most, influential rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the Fourth Amendment. Historically, the Court’s interpretation of the Fourth Amendment had been textual, […]

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 […]

A Sweeping Ban Causes Tension Within Federal Government

by: Roman Sarangoulis With the stroke of a pen, President Donald Trump’s Executive Order established a ban on immigrants seeking refuge in America.[1] The Executive Order will be suspending the entry of all refugees attempting to enter the United States for 120 days.[2] Syrian refugees specifically will be barred indefinitely, and entry into the United […]

A Fatal Inconsistency: The Heavy Burden of Showing Purposeful Discrimination

by: Christina Robinson This blog post attempts to shed light on a fatal inconsistency in criminal law. Under the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause, Americans have the right to be free from purposeful discrimination based on race. Yet it is easier for defendants to succeed in making an Equal Protection claim in the context of […]