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Trump’s overhaul of the US’s immigration apparatus: the legal landscape of a new regime
Guest writer Rosa Arabelle Bartle takes an in-depth look at the Trump Administration's latest revisions to the US immigration architecture.
Rosa Arabelle Bartle
Mar 46 min read


Understanding the Legal Authority of U.S. Presidential Executive Orders
Since he assumed office on January 20, 2025, as of February 12th, President Donald Trump has signed 64 Executive Orders (EO) , marking...
Elspeth Schoonover
Feb 204 min read


Trump Deregulation: Legal Impacts on M&A and Capital Markets
This article critically examines the implications of Trump-era regulatory policies on M&A transactions and capital markets.
Ciaran Zanna
Feb 175 min read


Exodus as Policy: The US Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement
A closer look at President Trump's second attempt at withdrawing the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement.
Carina Macdonald
Feb 125 min read

The New January 6th Evidence: Implications of Jack Smith’s 163-page Filing for the 2024 Presidential Election
Jack Smith releases new evidence on Trump's alleged criminal activity on January 6th 2021. This follows SCOTUS ruling him immune in July.
Charlotte Disley
Oct 14, 20245 min read


Power Within the Union: Analysing the Trump v. Anderson Case and the Balance Between Federal and State Authority
This article explores the legal ramifications of the Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Anderson.
Rowan Hoover
Mar 24, 20245 min read


Trump's New York Fraud Case
This article details Trump's current New York fraud trial. It explains why he is on trial and describes the accusations against him.
Holden Meilman
Dec 9, 20235 min read

Understanding the Investigation into the 6 January Attack on the US Capitol
Updates about the 6 January attack on the US Capitol and how it is being investigated by various bodies
Britt Gronemeyer
May 27, 20223 min read


"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand": Should the Two-Party System be Scrapped?
This article explores the two-party system and discusses why it exists and whether it should be scrapped in favor of a multi-party system
Anne Lipsett
Dec 7, 20214 min read


Abandoned Allies: America’s Legacy in Afghanistan
20 years after the US began military involvement in Afghanistan, immigration laws and foreign policies threaten a humanitarian crisis
Michael Tozzi
Jul 20, 20216 min read


An Analysis of Trump and Biden Administrations’ Approaches to the Israel-Palestine conflict
This article explores the relationship between the US and Israel and analyses Biden’s response to the May 2021 protests and conflict
Aria Ornes
Jul 4, 20218 min read

Biden’s Plans to Close Guantanamo Bay: A Defining Achievement or an Empty Promise?
Biden aims to close Guantanamo Bay before the end of his first presidential term but, much like Obama, will face significant obstacles.
Marina Damji
Jun 25, 20214 min read

100 Days and 64 Executive Orders: Evaluating the Biden Administration's Governing Strategy
This article analyses the Biden Administration's use of executive orders and why they are an unsuitable alternative to passing legislation.
Kate Chernitsky
Jun 16, 20214 min read


Legal News Roundup: May 2021
From escalating conflict between Israel and Palestine to LGBTQ healthcare protections in the US, here are some legal news headlines from May
Graham Diack and Reilly Wacyk
Jun 1, 20216 min read


Defamation vs Freedom of Speech: Sidney Powell's Risky Accusations
An analysis of Sidney Powell’s defense against Dominion Voting Systems’ defamation lawsuit in the historical context of US libel law.
Michael Tozzi
Apr 20, 20215 min read


Incitement to Violence: Blame the Speaker or the Listener?
Discussion of insufficient accounts of what constitutes incitement to violence and its impacts on democratic legal status
Anastasia Mikheeva
Mar 23, 20214 min read


Building a New National Party in the United States
Taking a closer look at the Federal Election Commission, this article discusses how to register a new political party in the United States.
Anna Szekeres
Mar 16, 20215 min read


COVID-19 Spotlights the Need to Re-Evaluate American Relations with Cuba
US' sanctions towards Cuba inhibited the country’s COVID-19 response but recent economic reforms may suggest future shifts in policy
Graham Diack
Feb 26, 20213 min read


“Arbiters of Truth”: The (un)Reality of Social Media Platforms
Section 230 of the CDA allows social media platforms undue influence over political and social realities and requires urgent reform
Freya Evans
Feb 5, 20216 min read


Legal News Roundup: January 2021
Top legal headlines in January, from Japanese reparations to former Comfort Women to legal action following claims of election fraud
Serena Dwerryhouse
Feb 2, 20217 min read
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