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Legal articles that break down complicated current events and legislative topics into basic language for students to understand. All of these articles are independently researched and fact-checked. Ranging from recent Supreme Court precedents to constitutional rights explainers, all articles aim for a high degree of understandability and accuracy.
Trump Deploys National Guard in Washington, D.C.

Trump Deploys National Guard in Washington, D.C.

This move comes as the Trump administration attempts to crack down on criminal activity and homelessness.
Josh Emlen 12 Aug 2025
Karen Read acquitted of Murder: All you need to know

Karen Read acquitted of Murder: All you need to know

June 2025 — After more than three years of investigation, public speculation, and two highly publicized trials, Karen Read has been acquitted of all significant charges related to the 2022 death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe. A Massachusetts jury found Read not guilty of second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating
Josh Emlen 22 Jun 2025
Can your school search your phone?

Can your school search your phone?

When can public schools search a student’s phone? Discover the legal definition of reasonable suspicion, and how the Fourth Amendment applies to digital privacy.
Josh Emlen 21 Jun 2025

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