INTRODUCTION In 2023, the American Library Association reported a total of 695 attempts by the public to “censor library materials and services.”[1] Within these 695 attempts to ban or restrict library materials, “1,915 unique titles were targeted for censorship” while … Continue reading
INTRODUCTION As the third-smallest law school in the nation,[1] Appalachian School of Law (“ASL”) is probably not the first law school to come to mind when thinking of cutting-edge, innovative curricular and pedagogical changes in legal education. Yet, ASL has … Continue reading
I. INTRODUCTION After the 2020 presidential election, then-President Donald Trump engaged in a monthslong legal and social media campaign to undermine the legitimacy of the election.[1] On January 6, 2021, thousands of armed rioters attacked the U.S. Capitol in a … Continue reading
INTRODUCTION: “ASSEMBLAGE” A word not defined elsewhere in a source takes its meaning from the context in which it is used.5[1] But when the context of a word changes, so does its meaning. Chief Justice John G. Roberts reasoned on … Continue reading
I. INTRODUCTION “A COPYRIGHT WILL PROTECT YOU FROM PIRATES. And make you a fortune. If you have a PLAY, SKETCH, PHOTO, ACT, SONG or BOOK that is worth anything, you should copyright it. Don’t take chances when you can secure … Continue reading
I. INTRODUCTION Victor Ray’s new book, On Critical Race Theory, offers non-specialists the best available introduction to critical race theory. Before its publication, the standard introductions have been the classic works by legal scholars Kimberlé Crenshaw and by Richard Delgado.1 … Continue reading
I. INTRODUCTION The COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill, infecting millions, and causing widespread economic and social disruption. The pandemic not only highlighted the importance of robust public health systems and emergency preparedness, but also brought to light … Continue reading
I. INTRODUCTION Even casual observers of American politics know that the fight for control over classrooms continues to rage as one of the most intense proxies of the broader culture war. Across college campuses, many activists make no bones about … Continue reading
I. INTRODUCTION The 2023 U.S. Supreme Court decision Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard1 has been described as a “landmark”2 decision with respect to affirmative action. The Court held that race-based admissions policies at two U.S. universities violated the Equal … Continue reading
I. INTRODUCTION A multi-circuit split has illuminated a new issue in constitutional law: whether receiving advertisements and promotions in the form of text messages may constitute an injury for the purposes of standing. A majority of the circuits have held … Continue reading