Elise Bulman is a Sophomore in the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service majoring in Global Business. Whether drawn in by their allure, captivated by their brilliance, or enchanted by the dazzling array of hues they possess, there is no question that diamonds remain one of the most highly coveted treasures on Earth. As … Continue reading Unraveling the Legal Framework: The Fight Against Blood Diamond
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U.S. Whistleblower Law Could Help Fight Iranian-Funded Gangs in Sweden
Benjamin Gicqueau is a Senior in the UC Berkeley x Sciences Po Paris (Europe-Asia Campus) Dual Degree studying Peace & Conflict and Law. In a significant development, the United States passed the Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) Whistleblower Improvement Act in late 2022. This act, hailed by whistleblower advocates as a monumental anti-corruption law, reformed and expanded … Continue reading U.S. Whistleblower Law Could Help Fight Iranian-Funded Gangs in Sweden
Condemnation of the 2024 Venezuelan Election Suggests Hope for International Institutions
Julia Nguyen is a first-year in the College of Arts and Sciences at Georgetown University. On Friday, January 10, 2025, Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for his third term as president of Venezuela. This comes after millions of Venezuelans voted against Maduro in hopes of change. The United States and other countries recognize Maduro’s opponent … Continue reading Condemnation of the 2024 Venezuelan Election Suggests Hope for International Institutions
Unilateral Sanctions: A Violation of Article 2 of the United Nations Charter?
Tarazi Mohammed Sheikh is a graduating student at BRAC University, Bangladesh. I. Introduction Unilateral sanctions are often coercive in nature and are applicable to States, non-State actors and individuals who pose threats against international peace and security. Therefore, they often stand against the established principles of international law regarding jurisdiction, raising pertinent questions about the … Continue reading Unilateral Sanctions: A Violation of Article 2 of the United Nations Charter?
Retroactivity in Law Can Certain Repeal Legislation Violate the Ex Post Facto Clause?
Frank Yang is a sophomore in the college majoring Government and Linguistics with a minor in Portuguese. There are few clauses in the U.S. Constitution that are simpler in writing than Article I, Section 9, Clause 3, which states: “No…ex post facto Law shall be passed.”[1] The provision is as comprehensive as possible, assigning an … Continue reading Retroactivity in Law Can Certain Repeal Legislation Violate the Ex Post Facto Clause?
Jury Selection and Derek Chauvin’s Trial
BY: Emily Kim Emily is a senior at Georgetown University studying Government and American Musical Culture. She is currently an assistant editor for the Georgetown University Undergraduate Law Review. Jury selection plays a crucial role in criminal trials, and it is difficult to avoid the issue of personal biases even with the legal infrastructure established … Continue reading Jury Selection and Derek Chauvin’s Trial
A Review of “To Protect and Serve”
BY: Alex Ragland Alex is currently a line editor for the Georgetown University Undergraduate Law Review. The phrase “To Protect and to Serve” originated as the motto for the Los Angeles Police Department before being adopted by departments throughout the country. The popular phrase has turned out to be quite misleading. Through a series of … Continue reading A Review of “To Protect and Serve”
TOWARD QUALIFIED IMMUNITY REFORM
BY: Yeiji Seo Yeiji is a sophomore in the College at Georgetown University studying economics. She is currently a line editor for the Georgetown University Undergraduate Law Review. Calls to eliminate “qualified immunity” for law enforcement officers have intensified with the House of Representatives passing the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 on … Continue reading TOWARD QUALIFIED IMMUNITY REFORM
A Brief Legal History of Gang Violence in New York City
BY: Jennifer Linares Jennifer is a sophomore in College at Georgetown University studying history, government, and French. She is currently a blog editor for the Georgetown University Undergraduate Law Review. New York City has been an enclave for Puerto Rican immigrants since the 19th century and saw the greatest influx during the “Great Migration” of … Continue reading A Brief Legal History of Gang Violence in New York City
The Constitutionality of Trump’s Impeachment
BY: Jack Little Jack Little is a junior in the School of Foreign Service studying international politics, philosophy, and Spanish. He is currently a line editor for the Georgetown University Undergraduate Law Review. On February 13, former President Trump made history by becoming the first president to be acquitted during their Senate impeachment trial after … Continue reading The Constitutionality of Trump’s Impeachment