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It’s Getting Hot in Here: How Climate Change Impacts Labor & Water Rights
2023 is on track to become the hottest year on record. Let’s take a look at two of our newest databases, Labor and Employment: The American Worker and Water Rights & Resources, to show the effects that climate change have on labor and water rights.
Major Supreme Court Case Decisions in the 2022-2023 Term
There were five critical issues that were being argued in the Supreme Court during the 2022-2023 term. The Court has issued major decisions that have sparked a flurry of media attention and ignited discussions surrounding the upcoming election.
The Arrest and Trials of Bob Uplinger
On January 18, 1984, the Supreme Court heard arguments in New York v. Uplinger, a case that would have a momentous impact on LGBTQ+ rights in the State of New York. Keep reading to explore one of the most important, and lesser know, events in LGBTQ+ legal history: the arrest and trials of Bob Uplinger.
The End of Title 42: What it Means for Immigration
In recent weeks, news about Title 42 being brought to an end has been on virtually every media platform. But what is Title 42, why did it end, and what does it mean for migrants seeking asylum in the United States moving forward?
The TikTok Ban: A New Era in Social Media Regulation
As 2023 unfolds, concerns persist within the Biden Administration regarding the potential for Beijing to gain access to sensitive data of American users or exploit its algorithm to disseminate propaganda via TikTok.
The Abortion Battle: What’s Happening Now
Since the repeal of Roe v. Wade, abortion has become a state issue, with state and even local governments now able to establish rules and regulations regarding whether a pregnant person can receive an abortion, and if so, under what conditions.
Upcoming AALL Webinar: Boost Your Legal Research Efficiency: Exploring the New & Valuable Features of IFLP
Join us for a webinar on IFLP and learn about AALL’s premier product firsthand from the editors of IFLP. During this session, the editors will showcase how to navigate the index for practical use so you can take your research to the next level.
The Controversy Surrounding Laws Affecting the Transgender Community
From laws preventing mention of gender identity or sexual orientation in classrooms, to proposals to ban gender-affirming care for youth, to even prohibiting drag shows, there are laws cropping up designed to restrict trans rights across the country.
The History of Student Loan Debt in America
President Biden made cancelling student loan debt a major part of his presidential campaign, and he recently passed an executive order to cancel a significant amount of debt—but it is being fought tooth and nail in Congress and the courts.