Evaluating the Negative Impacts and Merits of the Hung Jury in Criminal Trials
By Chauncey Cao | March 14, 2026
Reforming the jury system to avoid deadlocks risks destroying the very thing that makes it valuable: its democratic nature. While hung juries create inconsistencies, they are a necessary byproduct of a system that prioritizes thorough deliberation. Read here
Executive Power in a Pandemic: How New York Courts Applied Constitutional Constraints to Emergency Orders
By Nicole Miraglia & Saniya Lopez | July 2, 2025
Crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic have compelled government officials to act swiftly and decisively in the name of public welfare. However, these emergency actions can provoke significant legal and constitutional scrutiny, especially regarding the scope of executive authority. Read here
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