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Evolution of Affirmative Action Jurisprudence in the U.S.: Analysis & Questions

Feb 22, 2024

In the wake of Justice John Harlan’s famous dissent in Plessy v Ferguson, wherein he coined the phrase “color blind,” the issue of affirmative action has been at the forefront of legal debates in the United States. The concept of affirmative action, particularly in government programs and educational institutions, has prompted a series of landmark…
Alabama Supreme Court Declares Frozen Embryos “Children” in Landmark Ruling

Feb 21, 2024

In a controversial decision that reverberates beyond state lines, the Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos, created through in vitro fertilization (IVF), are to be legally considered “children” under Alabama law. The ruling, handed down on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, has ignited debates over reproductive rights and healthcare access. The case in question…
Legal Scholars Scrutinize Supreme Court’s Dobbs Decision, Unraveling The ‘Democracy Argument’ And Its Implications For Abortion Rights

Feb 4, 2024

The recent Supreme Court case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, marked a significant turning point in the legal landscape surrounding abortion rights in the United States. Justice Alito, in justifying the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, emphasized a return to democratic principles, arguing that the issue of abortion…
The Gay Rights Controversy: The Evolution of Gay Rights in America

Jan 5, 2024

The issue of gay rights and the constitutional protection of homosexual conduct has long been a subject of contentious legal debate in the United States. Over the years, landmark Supreme Court decisions have shaped the legal framework surrounding this issue, leaving many questions unanswered and raising concerns about the treatment of individuals based on their…