Ames Semi-Final Round – March 21, 2017
Welcome to CR-CL’s Ames Live Blog! “The Ames Competition is one of the most prestigious competitions for appellate brief writing […]
Private Prisons Profit Under Trump
While the “Trump Bump”—the notable growth of the stock market since the election—has impacted numerous sectors of the economy, one industry
Contrary to California Case Law, Gang Injunctions Infringe Targets’ Right to Familial Association
INTRODUCTION In its efforts to combat crime committed by street gangs—a societal ill that unquestionably warrants tough measures—California has pursued
When science meets civil rights
The recent Supreme Court case, Moore v. Texas, illustrates how constitutional rights may be influenced by scientific and technological advancements. Other legal areas, such as the use of polygraphs, capital punishment, and forensics, also reveal the complicated framework between science and civil rights.
States’ Rights, Civil Rights, and the Rights of Transgender Americans
While it is difficult to get accurate statistics regarding transgender individuals – including the percentage of Americans who identify as
How do we teach civil rights?
As my classmates and I learned it, the civil rights movement belonged to a bygone era. Yet, this is clearly not the case. Civil rights are very much a live issue, encompassing race, gender, sexual identity, and more. Our grade school education system should reflect that.
Who Are the Cops?: The Semantic Fight Between Local and Federal Law Enforcement
While outrage over President Trump’s stance on immigration enforcement proliferates on social media, the new administration’s policies have also led
Supreme Court Sends Grimm Case Back to Lower Court
Gavin Grimm, a transgender boy, sued his school district for the right to use his school’s men’s restroom. Last October, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals granted Grimm that right, and the school board appealed. On Monday, the Supreme Court issued a one-sentence ruling vacating the 4th Circuit’s judgment and remanding the case.
Suppressed Evidence and the Right to a Fair Trial: Turner v. United States
In 1984, Catherine Fuller, a Washington D.C. mother of six, was walking to the pharmacy when she was abducted from
Race and the Architecture of Voting Districts: Bethune-Hill v. Virginia State Board of Elections
Redistricting – the redrawing of state voting district boundaries every ten years – is intended to ensure that state legislatures
Plea Bargaining and the Supreme Court
A few weeks ago, I wrote about ineffective assistance of counsel and plea-bargaining in the context of the upcoming