Articles tagged with Constitutional Law
A University of Kansas law professor has analyzed the legal history of kissing, tracing its evolution from being viewed as property, contract, tort, and assault, to its current recognition as a form of consent. The study highlights the inconsistencies in laws and cultural values surrounding kissing, particularly in regards to same-sex ...
New research from West Virginia University finds that judges are adopting generative artificial intelligence in courtrooms, but remain committed to human control over judicial decision-making. Judges use AI for administrative tasks like document summarization and case organization, but prioritize legal reasoning and final judgment.
The policy brief outlines four courses of action to tackle AI implementation: bottom-up, problem-driven planning, transparency, accountability, and oversight. Without these measures, AI in the public sector will amplify current dysfunctions and feed distrust.
Governance scholar Christopher Koliba argues that the politicization of the COVID-19 pandemic and 2020 US elections led to a transgression of democratic accountability standards. The two crises undermined reason and truthfulness, forbearance toward democratic institutions, and professional discretion.
Next Steps: Rebuilding Indigenous Law is a new research initiative that empowers Indigenous communities to renew and rebuild their own legal systems. The project, supported by a $10 million investment, aims to rebuild entire Indigenous legal orders and revitalize traditional legal traditions.
New legislation bans online money games in India, highlighting aggressive promotional spending and addictive design features that exploit users. The study finds 450 million people lose Rs. 20,000 crores annually through online gaming, with cases of Internet Gaming Disorder and suicides reported.
Prof. Netta Barak-Corren has been selected for the ERC Ambassadors program and received a Starting Grant to launch EmpiriCon, a pioneering project addressing the lack of empirical grounding in constitutional law. Her research aims to improve constitutional decision-making with rigorous, empirical work.
A majority of Americans support the role of courts and Congress as checks on presidential power, with high trust in institutions and a desire for judicial independence. Trust in the U.S. Supreme Court has declined since the 2022 Dobbs decision, but remains higher than other branches of government.
New research from Lancaster University highlights the devastating impact of the UK's unprecedented use of citizenship stripping on British children trapped in dire camps in North-East Syria. The study calls for a children's right approach to repatriation decision-making to ensure safe return and family reunification.
Mothers with a criminal record and care experience face negative judgements and excessive scrutiny due to their 'known' status. The study emphasizes the need for supportive dialogue across disciplinary boundaries to break cycles of stigma and social care involvement, focusing on safe spaces and trust-building for care-experienced mothers.
Projected health outcomes associated with Supreme Court decisions in 2022 suggest substantial harms to public health due to lack of COVID-19 workplace protections and revoked abortion rights. Nearly 3,000 excess deaths are projected over a decade.
A new analysis by NYU researchers outlines how red flag laws can reduce gun violence while protecting constitutional rights. The study found that 19 states enacted a total of 43 red flag laws, despite concerns over constitutionality.
A challenge to Canada's Genetic Non-Discrimination Act could lead to widespread genetic discrimination if the law is overturned. The act protects genetic test information from being required in contracts or by employers and insurers.
Cass Sunstein has made significant contributions to research in constitutional law, democratic theory, and behavioral economics. He was awarded the Holberg Prize for his work, which has had a far-reaching impact on public policy. Meanwhile, Norwegian political scientist Francesca R. Jensenius received the Nils Klim Prize for her outsta...
A new study by University of Vermont professor Caroline Beer reveals that Mexico is more progressive than the US when it comes to LGBT rights. In contrast to the US, where religion suppresses LGBT rights, Mexico sees a positive correlation between liberal governance and increased LGBT-friendly legislation.
A review explores the applications of neuroscience in law, highlighting the need for clear guidelines to balance potential benefits with civil liberties. The use of neuroscientific evidence raises concerns about individual rights and privacy, particularly in determining guilt and intent.
A new analysis by NYU College of Global Public Health finds Arkansas' law prohibiting local governments from enacting civil rights protections for LGBTQ individuals to be unconstitutional. The law, which was enacted in response to a similar attempt by Fayetteville, Arkansas, violates the Establishment and Equal Protection clauses.
Proposed laws and constitutional amendments in Brazil aim to gut environmental licensing, posing major risks to development projects such as dams and highways. This could lead to devastating environmental and social impacts, including deforestation and loss of biodiversity.
A study by Indiana University doctoral student Adam Nicholson examined county-level voter turnout in Indiana and Nebraska/Pennsylvania without voter ID laws. Turnout declined in counties with high elderly populations, but the overall effect of the law on large numbers of voters remains uncertain.
A UGA study found that despite varied legislations, outcomes were similar across four African countries. Poorly done consultations often led to displacement of indigenous communities and loss of livelihoods.
Georgetown University Medical Center has been awarded a Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation by the FDA, supported by an initial $1 million grant. The center aims to strengthen science and training needed for modernizing drug development and evaluation.
This book brings together scholars to explore the intellectual and legal traditions of Shari'a, examining how it is expressed in a European context. Key findings include the intersection of Shari'a and secular laws, as well as the diverse interpretations of Islamic jurisprudence.
Stanford University has a total of 230 scholars in the academy. The newly elected members include Lawrence D. Bobo, Savas Dimopoulos, Margaret T. Fuller, Larry Kramer, and Lawrence Lessig. They are recognized for their contributions to various fields such as sociology, physics, biology and law.
The president's statements provide interpretation of law language and announce constitutional limits on some provisions. This allows the administration to shape policy without passing new legislation, strengthening veto threats.
International Commissions and the Power of Ideas examines the impact of commissions on global governance and policy, with a focus on individual commission's character and record. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of commissions' role in creating action plans and shaping mind-body of global governance.