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Mitchell Niles* As the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken off in the past few years, people have voiced concerns regarding its encroachment on human creative agency. Combined with the problems presented to our legal system, this can create many issues for our creatives. Multiple lawsuits have been filed in recent years claiming copyright infringement against AI companies for…

Kate Sargent* Even in the midst of a sluggish economy, slow job growth, and rising concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) altering the practice of law, the number of law school applications has surged over the past two years. As of October 2025, the total number of applicants was up 33 percent from the previous year. Although early applicant data is volatile, experts predict the applicant pool…

Madeline Ferraro* The Fourteenth Amendment’s Citizenship Clause states that “[a]ll persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” On January 20th, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14160, titled “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship.” Through the order,…

Dylan Saue* In 1951, the Experimental Breeder Reactor became the first nuclear reactor to produce electricity in Idaho. Then, in the 1960s, interest in nuclear power grew nationwide, with orders placed for large reactors with capacities exceeding 1,000 Megawatt electrical (MWe). However, fast-forward to today, of the hundreds of reactors the United States has commissioned,…

By Bec Stokes* Expressing oneself through outward appearance, and the ability to do so legally and socially, is something many of us take for granted. However, this expression is currently stripped from transgender people across the country. For example, in February 2026, Kansas passed SB 244 over the Governor’s veto. The law targets trans people…

Kate Gaulke* Imagine walking through downtown Minneapolis. As you cross the Hennepin Avenue Bridge toward Nicollet Island, the iconic Grain Belt Beer sign glowing overhead, you pass an unremarkable slab of concrete—cracked, rough, and disregarded by nearly everyone who walks by. But to a skateboarder, it carries a different meaning: that slab of concrete functions…

Bailey Squires* On November 13, 2025, reality television fans got to tune into the highly anticipated season three premiere of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (“SLOMW”). For those who have not watched SLOMW, the show is about a group of nine “MomTok” influencers who give a view into their friendships, families, and religion. Of course with these topics, plenty of drama ensues throughout the seasons. While there were several storylines that appeared in season…

Claire Leach* The law of land-use regulation, including zoning laws, urban boundary control, and building size requirements, to name a few, affects not only a city’s skyline or curb appeal, but also the psychology and mental health of its residents. Things such as the size of a city block, existence of mixed-use neighborhoods, transportation options, and interaction with one’s neighbors can significantly impact a person’s happiness and well-being. Many of these aspects can be traced back to land-use laws that govern urban…

Annika Schultz* For years, the media has been reporting a rise in ghost guns in the United States. But what are ghost guns and why should we care about them? A ghost gun—otherwise known as a privately made firearm (PMF)—is a “homemade or self-assembled firearm with no recognized serial number . . .” or “a commercial firearm from which the serial number has been removed.”  …

AnnaGrace Ziebarth* While the world was watching the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, preparations for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles (LA28) were already well underway. Hosting the Olympics brings billions of dollars in revenue and generates millions in legal fees. The vast scope of logistics required to coordinate the Games creates a unique set of legal issues that have historically required judicial intervention. US courts have…