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By: Macy Eldredge Disclaimer: The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect views of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. Arkansas ranks as one of the most expensive states for prison phone calls for inmates and their families. Incarcerated people … Inmate Phone Call Price Gouging in Arkansas

By: Paige Topping  Disclaimer: The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect views of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. Over the years I used to always think about freedom, you know what my freedom looked like . . . … Locked Out of the Vote: Felon Disenfranchisement in Arkansas

By: Alee Corrales Disclaimer: The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect views of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. A statute of limitations (SOL) determines how much time a person has after an event to initiate legal proceedings based … Statute of Limitations Reform: A Window of Hope

By: Jeff Sifford Disclaimer: The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect views of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. Climate change is an existential threat to everyone on Earth. That said, the Earth’s changing climate, driven in large part … Disparate Effects of Climate Change on Low-Income Nations and Susceptible Populations

By. Marquisa Wince Disclaimer: The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect views of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. “I wasn’t sentenced to death or a possible death sentence—none of us were. Now, you’re telling me with this virus … Locked-In & Over-Looked: The Importance of Advocacy for Incarcerated Individuals Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

By: Colin Boyd Disclaimer: The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect views of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. Some are surprised to learn of the true extent of the iniquities in Arkansas’s residential landlord-tenant law; however, too many … Realty Check: The General Assembly’s Opportunity to Pass Much-Needed Renters’ Rights Legislation

By: Meghan Lovett Disclaimer: The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect views of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock.     Minority rights are a hot topic in politics today, many groups are having their issues brought to light and are … Preventing Laws from Perpetuating Discrimination Against the Roma

By: Lyda Ryan Disclaimer: The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect views of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. It is said that “immigration law in the United States has been built upon the following principles: the reunification of … Winning the Wrong Contest: Immigration Detention in the United States

By: Molly Curington Disclaimer: The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect views of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. It is estimated that there are currently well over 100,000 untested rape kits in America. To many people, that statement … The Injustice of America’s Rape Kit Backlog

By: Jeramy Ashton The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect views of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. “I will keep them from harm and injustice.” Upon entering the field of medicine, medical practitioners across the United States take … Conscience Discrimination: The Hippocratic Oath and Anti-LGBT Legislation