The final chapter in affirmative action within college admissions? by Nicole Fries (Nicole is an alumni of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a devoted Tarheel basketball fan. Currently she is in her second year at ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.) Although the Supreme Court has not yet fully decided … Continue reading The Final Chapter in Affirmative Action within College Admissions?
A Summary of the Impact of Genetic Research into Behavioral Characteristics for the Criminal Justice System
A Summary of the Impact of Genetic Research into Behavioral Characteristics for the Criminal Justice System By Lauren Marshall, 3L – Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law Over the past several decades, advancements in genetic research have had far-reaching implications in many fields, such as healthcare, insurance, and the law. While there is still much … Continue reading A Summary of the Impact of Genetic Research into Behavioral Characteristics for the Criminal Justice System
Extending the Batson Challenge to Classifications Based on Sexual Orientation
Extending the Batson Challenge to Classifications Based on Sexual Orientation By Haley Wester Schmidt, 3L – Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law Traditionally in the process of jury selection a so-called “Batson challenge” is an objection to a peremptory strike made by opposing counsel based on a potential jurors race, gender, or … Continue reading Extending the Batson Challenge to Classifications Based on Sexual Orientation
Medical Marijuana: Balancing the Rights of Clients and Ethical Dilemmas of Legal Counsel
By Ayensa Millan In the 2010 general election, Arizonans approved proposition 203, titled the “Arizona Medical Marijuana Act” (“Act”).[1] The Act amended Title 36 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (“A.R.S.”) by adding §§ 36-2801-2819 and A.R.S. § 43-1201, “which legalized medical marijuana for use by people with certain ‘chronic or debilitating’ diseases.”[2] However, under Title … Continue reading Medical Marijuana: Balancing the Rights of Clients and Ethical Dilemmas of Legal Counsel
100K Homes: Emptying America’s Streets
by Lara Rhodes Each day approximately 700,000 people in America are homeless,[1] and 110,000 of them are considered “chronically homeless,”[2] living on the streets or in a shelter for more than a year. Despite these shocking statistics, homelessness takes a backseat to other hot-button issues, such as healthcare reform and immigration. To many who live … Continue reading 100K Homes: Emptying America’s Streets
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