A Judicial Dilemma: Cash Bail and Its Imperfect Alternatives
Last summer, I worked as a law clerk for the Honorable Truman Morrison, a Senior Judge in the District of Columbia and former Chair of the Board of Directors at […]
A Clean Carcieri Fix: The Legislation Congress Will Not Pass.
During the late nineteenth century, the United States sought to dismantle Native American sovereign nations through a property grab-and-sale known as land allocation.[1] The General Allotment Act, or Dawes Act,[2] […]
Fixing an Outdated Inclusion in the Presidential Line of Succession
The United States Presidential Line of Succession includes a ceremonial position and should be changed. Article II, Section 1, Clause 6 of the United States Constitution expressly gives Congress the […]
The Taxpayer First Act: A New Era for Whistleblowers
On July 1, 2019, President Trump signed into law the Taxpayer First Act of 2019, a breakthrough for taxpayer whistleblowers. This Act provides substantive protections for taxpayer whistleblowers including an […]
Will Libra be a Security?: A Quick Look Using the Howey Test
The digital currency marketplace has expanded since bitcoin first made headlines in 2009. With Facebook announcing its ambitious Libra Project earlier this year,[1] a renewed focus on the regulatory framework […]
Brexit Effects on Northern Ireland
This summer, the second season of Derry Girls aired on Netflix after its successful premiere on British television.[1] The show follows five teenagers in Derry, Northern Ireland during the “Troubles,” […]