By: Alden Campo, Staff Writer A recent proposed amendment to the Lacey Act, found in the America COMPETES Act, Section 71102, could be devastating to thousands of businesses and millions of pet owners if passed.[1]The proposed amendment, which was added to the America COMPETES Act by Representative Rick Crawford, would […]
By Anabelle Nietupski, Web Editor Recently, it has become difficult to listen to a news broadcast without hearing the word “cryptocurrency.” It is estimated that “10% of people in the United States now own some form of cryptocurrency.”[1] A relatively modern invention, cryptocurrency can be defined as “a digital currency in […]
By Regan Jarvis, Staff Writer The Sixth Amendment guarantees criminal defendants’ right to a speedy and public trial with an impartial jury, however, it does not prohibit the publication of mugshots and arrest records prior to a conviction.[1] With the growing presence of social media, many police departments have turned to these platforms, […]
By Edward Walsh, Staff Writer The Ohio redistricting woes continue for Ohio legislators as the state Supreme Court’s February 7th decision rejected their most recent map proposal.[1] This marks the third rejected proposal since the initial ruling in 2019 by a three-judge panel from the US Federal District Court for Southern […]
By Hannah Schaffer, Features Editor Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com 2021 was a record-breaking year for anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, with more than 250 bills being introduced across several states.[1] On Tuesday, February 8, Florida’s Senate Education Committee approved the Parental Rights in Education bill.[2]The bill, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” […]
By Rebeca Chieffallo, Staff Writer In June 2020, the Tenant Safe Harbor Act was signed into law for the state of New York. [1] The Tenant Safe Harbor Act was sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman and Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz. [2] Senator Hoylman recognized a moral obligation to keep New Yorkers in […]
Image via unsplash.com By David McPeak, Editor in Chief Should Americans prepare for abortion policy to return to the legislative realm? Currently, the United States Supreme Court is considering whether to overturn Roe v. Wade, which, in 1973, held that states have insufficient interest in the life of an unborn child […]
Image via Pixabay.com By Anabelle Nietupski, Web Editor Suddenly we are living in a time where vaccination status is a political, religious, social, and moral statement. Thus, this status has begun to reach into every aspect of modern life, including the law. Looking to the area of family law, the […]
Image via unsplash.com By Alexa Glista, Features Editor On Sept. 1, 2021, Texas’s new controversial anti-abortion law, Senate Bill 8, went into effect. Senate Bill 8, referred to as the “Heartbeat Bill”, prohibits abortions after six weeks of pregnancy with no exceptions for incest or rape.[1] These restrictions on abortion have […]
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com By Hannah Schaffer, Features Editor Many agree that the first weeks of a child’s life are fundamental to their development. However, the United States does not offer universal federal paid parental leave. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is the closest policy the United States […]