Volume I  |  2025–2026  |  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Volume I

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Issue 1
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Criminal Law

A Policy That Won’t Die: The Death Penalty Despite the Evidence 

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This article examines why the death penalty continues to exist in the United States despite a lack of clear evidence supporting its effectiveness as a deterrent to crime. Focusing on empirical research, this analysis wil…

Civil Rights

Privacy or Protection: Mass Surveillance as a Government Tool 

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Mass surveillance of populations is used as a tool by many governments in order to protect the national security of their citizens. However, this justification becomes questionable once mass surveillance programs begin m…

Personal Injury

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare 

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is an incredibly powerful tool that has the potential to support numerous fields, such as healthcare. This article explores the role of artificial intelligence for healthcare as well as healt…

Constitutional Law

Politics or Doctrine? Reassessing the Supreme Court’s Shift during the New Deal 

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This article explores whether the Supreme Court’s shift during the Constitutional Shift of 1937 was driven by political pressures or evolving legal doctrine. It analyzes key issues during the New Deal to illustrate the f…