Duke’s Undergraduate Law Magazine
In Phoenix, with temperatures this summer averaging over 100 degrees, Arizonans know the hazards of the heat more than most. The dangers of heatwaves have risen exponentially for the city’s five million residents, especially considering the recent Maricop ...
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled against the controversial independent state legislature theory put forth by plaintiffs in Moore v. Harper. Chief Justice John Roberts was joined by Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, Jackson, Kavanaugh, and Barrett in th ...
In an age of constant technological change, consumers blissfully welcome the ever-growing convenience new innovations provide. But for television writers in Hollywood, some of these advancements may be threatening their careers. After a momentous 148-day ...
Background/Facts of the Case Dubin v United States illustrates the ongoing debate about the scope of identity theft charges. As a primary focus of this case, the Supreme Court questioned whether aggravated identity theft occurs whenever a person refers t ...
On October 9th, the Kenyan courts temporarily barred the government from sending 1,000 police officers to Haiti, stopping them from moving forward with the UN’s mission to reduce gang violence. The initial UN resolution was passed by the Security Council ...
Earlier this year, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in O'Connor-Ratcliff v. Garnier, a case that will determine whether public officials can block critics from their personal social media accounts without violating the First Amendment. The case arises ...
On Oct. 11, 2023, the Supreme Court heard the opening arguments for a case regarding redistricting and a potential violation of voting rights. Following the 2020 Census, a new congressional map was issued by South Carolina’s predominantly Republican Senat ...
In 2020, the Biden Administration campaigned in part upon the proponent of solving the immigration crisis, and among other promises vowed to end construction of the border wall once and for all. Yet Biden’s recent action enforcing the Southwest border has ...
Renewed interest in packing the Supreme Court has come under scrutiny by politicians across the political spectrum. Court-packing refers to increasing the number of Justices on the Supreme Court to enrich the majority party’s objective. Throughout history ...