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The University of Wisconsin Blog
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...
The University of Wisconsin Pre-Law Journal
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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