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The Journal features in-depth analyses and discussions on legal matters, examining how the law interacts with and influences communities, cultures, and systems both locally and globally.
Applications for writers and editors are open to UW-Madison students during the fall and spring semesters.
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The blog is open to all students, including those outside the UW-Madison Pre-Law Society. It strives to encourage dynamic legal and social discourse through shorter opinion and op-ed style articles that address timely issues. This platform serves as a counterpart to the more detailed analysis found in our Law Journal.
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Tekoh v. Vega and the Jurisprudence of Miranda Rights
Writer: Holly Puza Editor: Stella Sutton Fall 2023 I. Introduction Established in Miranda v. Arizona (1966), the Miranda warning is a set...

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Jan 15, 20244 min read
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AI in Healthcare: The Legal and Ethical Issues
Writer: Lana Gharia Editor: Zoe Cohn Fall 2023 Artificial Intelligence has become increasingly used in a wide range of industries,...

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Jan 8, 20243 min read
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Safeguarding Sounds: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Modern Music
Writer: Sophia Leonard Editor: Matt Rigby December 6, 2023 Music and other forms of entertainment are ever-evolving and continue to take...

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Jan 2, 20245 min read
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The Criminalization of Homelessness
Source: Adobe Stock - Inam Writer: Katherine Mastorides Editor: Grace Cayouette November 2023 Homelessness is an epidemic. In 2022, the...

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Dec 23, 20235 min read
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Beyond Borders: Statelessness, Healthcare, and Legality
Source: Vatican News Writer: Samara Rezwan Editor: Jordan Wittbrot 28 November 2023 The issue of statelessness continues to hold...

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Dec 23, 202310 min read
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Racial/Ethnic Health Disparities and the Criminal Justice System
Writer: Lina Raouf Editor: Sim Khanuja November 24, 2023 If you do not already know someone who has been or is in the criminal justice...

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Dec 22, 20234 min read
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The Global Definition of Refugee Needs Amendment: A Climate Change Perspective
Writer: Pierson Froelich Editor: Morgan Burns Fall 2023 Climate change is perhaps the most consequential and pervasive issue facing...

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Dec 7, 20233 min read
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Why Lawmakers Must Consider the Consequences of a Law –Abuse Claims and the Archdiocese of Baltimore
Writer: Leo Ruffolo Editor: Marc Buensalida 11/07/2023 The Archdiocese of Baltimore, the oldest archdiocese in the United States, filed...

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Dec 7, 20233 min read
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Entrapment: An Ethical Dilemma
Writer: Ava Seaborn Editor: Natalie Maruyama Fall 2023 Historically, racial and ethnic minorities have been the target of law enforcement...

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Dec 7, 20233 min read
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The Harm of the Parental Rights Movement
Writer: Amanda Peterson Editor: Simran Khanuja November 8, 2023 The idea of parents having control over their children’s education is not...

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Dec 4, 20235 min read
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The Sweeping Implications Of A Data-Driven Future
Writer: Annie Yu Editor: Sam Teisch Date: 04 November 2023 How advanced is too advanced? As the most intelligent species, a self-imposed...

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Dec 4, 20236 min read
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What is the Inflation Reduction Act all About
Writer: Remy Waldman Editor: Kayla Buth November 2023 At the beginning of 2022, the United States Congress passed the Inflation Reduction...

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Dec 4, 20233 min read
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Police Deception and the Wrongful Convictions that Result
Writer: Madeline Odau Editor: Kayla Buth Fall 2023 Many individuals in the United States assume, without any fault of their own, that...

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Dec 4, 20235 min read
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Cruel and Unusual Punishment Includes the Death Penalty
Writer: Lily Engel Editor: Violet Scharf Fall 2023 The constitutionality of the death penalty has been called into question many times...

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Nov 29, 20235 min read
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How Ukraine Has Exposed the Weaknesses of the ICC and ICJ
Writer: Carson Phillips Editor: Catherine Donohue 11/3/23 On October 9th, Russian forces bombarded the Kherson region of Ukraine 59...

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Nov 15, 20234 min read
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‘Banned Book Week’ and the Sweeping Attacks on Books in the United States Today
Writer: Erin Ruprecht Editor: Jessica Kaplan Fall 2023 The issue of banning books has been debated by legislators, local governments,...

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Nov 13, 20233 min read
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The Cognitive Tapestry of Jury Verdict: The Psychology of Decision-Making in the Courtroom
Writer: Caroline Clark Editor: Leo Olmos October 15, 2023 Jury trials, the cornerstone of the justice system, embody the democratic...

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Nov 13, 20233 min read
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Public Sector Wages - Flawed or FAIR?
Writer: Erin Ruprecht Editor: Karly Schmitz April 11, 2023 Imagine working every day, paycheck to paycheck, only to be told by the...

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Apr 19, 20234 min read
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Does the death penalty make sense in 2023?
Writer: Viktor Sakman Editor: Catherine Donohue April 5th, 2023 On February 14, 2018, a gunman walked the halls of Marjory Stoneman...

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Apr 14, 20233 min read
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The Cost of Injustice: Wisconsin's State Defender and Prosecutor Shortages
Writer: Holly Puza Editor: Sophie Boes March 26th, 2023 The right to a fair trial is a pillar of the American justice system. Federal and...

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Apr 5, 20234 min read
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