Month: February 2013
The Third Circuit Adopts the Exclusionary Rule in Immigration Removal Proceedings
In her latest post, Lauren Bowman discusses the impact of the Third Circuit case Oliva-Ramos v. Attorney General on immigration removal proceedings.
Feb 2013
Eyewitness Testimony Part IV: Reducing the Rate of Wrongful Convictions
In Part IV of his series of related posts, JLPP’s Greg Renick discusses whether the Biggers five-factor approach to weighing the credibility of eyewitnesses violates due process.
Feb 2013
The Lottery Tax
In the aftermath of the Powerball Lottery craze, Michaela Dudley discusses the adverse impact the lottery takes on low-income Americans.
Feb 2013
The Impressive Reach of the Contempt Power
Since the nation’s founding, courts have enjoyed the power to punish “an act of disobedience or disrespect towards the judicial branch.” How far can this power stretch? Nathan Hoeschen explains.
Feb 2013
The Societal Impact of Long-Term Unemployment
Margaret Schmidt considers the damaging effects on the increasing number of people who are facing unemployment lasting 6 months or longer.
Feb 2013