The Death Penalty and The Claim of Actual Innocence The Execution Date on Marcellus Williams The Missouri Supreme Court has set a Sept. 24 execution date for Marcellus Williams, even as he awaits a court hearing on his innocence claim. Williams is a Missouri inmate who was sentenced to death in the killing of a […] More
The Need for a Robust Code of Ethics for Architects Introduction Architects Talking Ethics is an advice column that seeks to explore the ethical values that architects should embody. The column, authored by Victoria Beach, Peggy Deamer, and Tom Fisher, aims to answer real-world ethical questions posed by architects, designers, students, and professors. The Current […] More
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Donald Trump’s Legal Woes and the Impact on the National Electorate Introduction Former US President, Donald Trump, was recently found guilty on criminal charges in New York, leading to analysts speculating on the potential impact this verdict may have on future presidential elections. Donald Trump’s Lead Attorney ‘Shocked’ by Former President’s Calm Demeanor Donald Trump’s […] More
The Execution of Jamie Ray Mills in Alabama A 50-year-old man, Jamie Ray Mills, has been sentenced to death by lethal injection in the southern US State of Alabama. Mills was convicted for the murders of Floyd Hill, 87, and Vera Hill, 72 during a robbery in 2004. The Brutal Murders The elderly victims were […] More
The Northern Ireland High Court Disapplies Sections of Illegal Migration Act 2023 (IMA) The disapplication of any part of an Act of the UK Parliament is infrequent enough to be notable. Just a little over a week ago, the Northern Ireland High Court disapplied the second such Act within 6 months of the last one. […] More
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Challenge to Metal Detectors on House Floor: Georgia Congressman Vows to Take Case to Court Introduction A Georgia congressman has been fined for bypassing the metal detectors installed at the entrance to the House floor. Representative Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.) has announced that he intends to challenge the penalty in federal court on the grounds that […] More
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Democratic Senators Press Chief Justice Roberts to Address Ethics at Supreme Court Sens. Durbin and Whitehouse Request Recusal of Justice Alito from Jan. 6-Related Cases Two Democratic senators are urging Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. to take swift action in ensuring that Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. does not play a role in a […] More
Rep. Brent Siegrist on Strengthening Iowa’s Open Meetings Law Background Recently, a bill meant to strengthen Iowa’s open meetings law was vetoed by Governor Kim Reynolds due to a last-minute amendment that could potentially allow official deliberations to be made in secret. House File 2539 aimed to increase the penalties for violating transparency requirements for […] More
Justice Alito Should Not Recuse Based on False Allegations Introduction Justice Samuel Alito faces calls from the left to recuse himself from two pending Supreme Court cases involving Jan. 6 defendants and Trump’s appeal concerning presidential immunity because an upside-down American flag that was flown outside the home where he lives with his wife was […] More
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Scams to Scholarships: KXLG’s GO Blue Program Highlights Law Enforcement Education at LATC Scams to Scholarships: KXLG’s GO Blue Program Highlights Law Enforcement Education at LATC Weather The weather forecast for the day is sunny and windy with a high of around 70F degrees. Winds will be blowing from the west-northwest at a speed of […] More
Why Democratic Countries Need to Bolster Their Legal Resilience Introduction Recent research suggests that the global geopolitical landscape is changing rapidly. Democratic countries are witnessing a rise in hybrid threats and grey zone warfare, as hostile powers increasingly use tactics such as economic espionage, cyber espionage, disinformation, and fostering financial dependencies to exploit the vulnerabilities […] More
The Legitimacy of US Drone Warfare: Perceptions and Implications Introduction Drone strikes have become an integral part of US counterterrorism policy in Afghanistan and elsewhere. However, questions persist regarding the legitimacy of such strikes – both morally and legally. While the American public is often inclined to support military action deemed rightful, perceptions of legitimate […] More
Truck Driver Charged with Aggravated Murder for Killing Utah Police Officer Introduction: Truck Driver Faces Murder Charge for Police Officer’s Death A Utah police officer lost his life, and the truck driver responsible is now facing an aggravated murder charge. On May 14, 2024, the truck driver was accused of killing the officer. The incident […] More
The Importance of Protecting Freedom of Speech The Background In democratic societies, freedom of speech is a fundamental right that is protected by law. It enables individuals to express their opinions freely, without fear of censorship or retribution. This right is enshrined in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees freedom of expression, […] More
The Need to Abolish the Death Penalty in Delaware Introduction As the editor of an online legal journal, it is my professional opinion that the passage of HB 70 and HB 301, two pieces of legislation currently under consideration in Delaware, is an urgent necessity. HB 70 seeks to repeal the death penalty in Delaware […] More
Ukrainians and Russian Face Death Penalty in Indonesia for Drug Manufacturing Indonesian police have arrested and charged four suspects for operating a hydroponic marijuana and mephedrone manufacturing laboratory in Bali. Among the suspects are two Ukrainians, identified only by their initials IV and MV, and a Russian national called KK, who was a drug marketer […] More