Law Journal for Social Justice
Law Journal for Social Justice at Arizona State University
What is Terrorism?
By Mat Wadsworth The world was shocked last Monday when two Improvised Explosive Devices detonated near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Three people were killed and more than 170 people were injured, including many gruesome injuries that will remain with the victims for the rest of their lives. The immediate, visceral reaction around … Continue reading
2013: The “Year of Decision” on Iran
By: Saman Golestan We are in a sensitive time with regards to foreign policy, and in particular with our policies toward Iran. Many former diplomats and proliferation experts say that 2013 will be the “year of decision” on Iran. Reports of US war games, military exercises and preparations have been in the news the … Continue reading
Attack of the Drones
By: Liban Yousuf President Obama hopes that his administration will be remembered as an administration that championed human rights. A little more than a year ago, President Obama repealed the controversial “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell “ policy allowing LGBT members of the military to serve openly. Most recently, the Obama Administration has filed an … Continue reading
Austria’s Groping Denial
By: C.B. Misbach The Austrian Justice Ministry has once again rejected “the bum law.” Though it may sound like a legislative joke, this law is not only serious but so obviously necessary that it’s hard to believe it has been rejected….again. Put simply, “the bum law” would outlaw groping another person’s butt without his … Continue reading
The 4th Amendment’s Disappearing Act
By: Saman Golestan The fourth amendment protects all persons within the United States against unreasonable searches and seizures. It is one of the cornerstones of our criminal justice system. The police cannot search you arbitrarily or on a whim. They need probable cause and a warrant to search you or your possessions. If the … Continue reading
