Written by our Staff Writers and edited by our Staff Editors, the YULJ Blog collects short-form articles exploring a breadth of topics on the law and legal studies. Scroll down to check out our new articles, published on a rolling basis throughout each semester.
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DACA: The Questioning of An Immigration Policy’s Legality And Its Implications On American Society and Economy
By Nicole Velez ‘27
Since the inception of an independent United States in 1776, immigration and its regulation have been a constant debate fueled by both dynamic politics and the consistent tide of migrants that enter the country every year.
A Harmed Land: Limiting Free Speech After Citizens United v. FEC
By Noah Killeen ‘27
The 2012 election wasn't merely determined by campaign promises and ideals, but rather by the candidate who secured the greatest financial backing from those with the deepest pockets.
The Comparative Ethics of Traditional and Gestational Surrogacy
By Dareia Hadjiemmanuil ‘27
Commercial surrogacy is a practice in which surrogate mothers receive reimbursement for purposes other than medical from intended parents. The surge in the demand for commercial surrogacy over the past two decades has led to a vast revision of the ethics of the practice since the case of Baby M in the 1980s.
AI Gone Awry: A Case Study on Generative AI in Legal Filings
By Jack Litke ‘25
In June of this year, a federal judge in the Southern District of New York sanctioned two New York attorneys. The case is the first confrontation between today’s most advanced computing technology and a legal industry famously resistant to change.