Cancel Culture Has Reached The Courtroom: Exploring the Role of Social Media in Celebrity Legal Disputes

The recent legal dispute between “It Ends With Us” stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, as well as the 2022 defamation battle between former spouses Amber Heard and Johnny Depp, showcase how social media is playing an increasingly critical role in libel cases, providing key evidence and shaping public opinion.

Student ContributorAditi Bhattacharjya '28March 17, 2025Comment

Virginia’s Voter Purge: The Latest Development in a Trend of Restrictive Election Laws

Ahead of the recent election, the Supreme Court stood by the Commonwealth of Virginia purging more than 1,600 voters, alleging that they were non-citizens. How does this fit into broader trends in American election laws since the controversial Shelby County v. Holder (2013) holding eleven years ago?

Student ContributorAditi Bhattacharjya '28December 17, 2024Comment

Decisions, Decisions: Unpacking Our Departure From Stare Decisis

In recent times, the Supreme Court has overturned several landmark cases, including Roe v. Wade and Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. (1984). How will the Supreme Court overruling past holdings increasingly often affect legal and political stability, as well as the legitimacy of the institution itself?