The Ramifications of the Arkansas LEARNS Act for Public Schools in Poor and Rural Communities

By: Abríel Williams 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’ Senate Bill 294 (hereinafter, “the LEARNS Act”) was signed into law on March 8, 2023 by Governor Sarah Sanders. … The Ramifications of the Arkansas LEARNS Act for Public Schools in Poor and Rural Communities

Political Interference with Public Defense: The Implications of Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ Hiring Freeze on the Arkansas Public Defender Commission

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.  By: Alaina McWhirter This past March marked the 60th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright, the Supreme Court’s landmark decision that held the right … Political Interference with Public Defense: The Implications of Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ Hiring Freeze on the Arkansas Public Defender Commission

An Alternative Strategy to Combat Violent Crime in Little Rock: Community-based Violence Intervention

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. By: Keeli Wallace From 2016 to 2020, Black people represented 13 percent of the U.S. population, yet suffered 59 percent of gun homicides. Similarly, … An Alternative Strategy to Combat Violent Crime in Little Rock: Community-based Violence Intervention

New Student Loan Discharge Guidance: The Winds of Change or Lipstick on a Pig?

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. By: Sarah Holden Student loans are notoriously difficult to discharge in bankruptcy. For starters, unlike most other kinds of consumer debt, student loans … New Student Loan Discharge Guidance: The Winds of Change or Lipstick on a Pig?

Toward a More Reasonable Justice System: Implementing Minor Corrections to Protect Arkansans from Unreasonable Search and Seizure

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. By: Elizabeth Lyon The Supreme Court recently decided to allow arrestees to bring civil rights actions against their arresting officers if their cases … Toward a More Reasonable Justice System: Implementing Minor Corrections to Protect Arkansans from Unreasonable Search and Seizure

The Shallow Ballot

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. By: Mykayla Milchling How democratic is a country that excludes thousands of its citizens from voting every year? Are the desires of the … The Shallow Ballot

I Am Not a Monster, and Neither Are You

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock.  By: Gabriel Watson “I stand before you an artist and an actress, a sister and a daughter, and I believe it’s important … I Am Not a Monster, and Neither Are You

Misinformation: Who is Responsible and How Should They Be Held Accountable

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. By: Patricia Ashford Tory Lanez’s assault trial showcased how prevalent misinformation is, especially in the world of social media. Tory Lanez was found … Misinformation: Who is Responsible and How Should They Be Held Accountable