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Should the United States Follow Other Countries and ban Hate Speech on Social Media?

By: Anjoly Ibrahim International human rights law, through regional and international treaties, prohibits hate speech. For example, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Article 20(2) states that “any advocacy of national, racial, or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility, or violence shall be prohibited by law.”[1] One-hundred and seventy-three countries […]

Can the United States be held Liable for Treating COVID-19 with Anti-Malaria Drugs?

By: Melanie Ng The actions of one State definitely impact others. Regarding COVID-19, States have employed various approaches to slow the spread of the virus: some methods have proven more “successful” than others (depending, of course, on how success is calculated). But could the U.S.’ actions regarding unfounded COVID-19 treatment punishable under international law? According […]

Racism and Classism During a National Pandemic: Will America Ever be the Same Again?

By: Jordan Rhodes  The COVID-19 virus has forced countries all over the world to adopt unprecedented responses to restrict the spread of the disease. As the virus has reached the United States, most if not all Americans have been impacted in some way or another. There has always been a line in the sand dividing […]

Contracts and Coronavirus: How the Crisis has Affected the Obligations of Businesses

By: Ethan Katz There has been a small group of companies possessing a business model predicated on having consumers stay at home that have been able to thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic. A prime example of such a company is Netflix, with the company’s stock reaching an all-time high in April.[1] However, success stories like […]