Federal Law

The TSA’s Persistent Problem: Firearms Detection at West Virginia Airports The continual detection of firearms at West Virginia airports, a headline-making issue in 2024, remains a serious concern as we move forward into the new year. Trends over the past year have made it abundantly clear that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) needs to rethink […] More

Beware of Phony Ads: A Rising Trend in Firearm and Ammunition Scams An Ominous Wave of Fraudulent Sites Mimicking Gun Industry Giants With increasing digital innovation comes a surge in new forms of online scams. A particular menace circulating online are the pseudo-gun websites pretending to be some of the industry’s most familiar brands. This […] More

The Decline in Baltimore’s Homicide Rate: Progress, Context, and Effort Behind Exploring Baltimore’s Lowest Homicide Rate in 15 Years The numbers have spoken: Baltimore ended 2024 with its lowest homicide rate in nearly 15 years, inspiring a sense of cautious optimism in a city long beleaguered by significant crime rates. U.S. Attorney General’s Office Maryland […] More

Legal Landscape: Florida’s Forefront Issues to Unfold in 2025 1. Book Battles: Censorship vs. Freedom of Speech in Schools One of the key legal battles kindled in Florida stems from a 2023 state education law conspiring with district level decisions, leading to the removal of certain books from school libraries. The premise behind these measures […] More

2025 Ushers in Progressive Legal Transformations in New York The Awakening of a New Minimum Wage Law Increase in New York’s Minimum Wage In an effort to assuage economic disparities, New York commences 2025 with a rise in the minimum wage. According to the Department of Labor, workers in New York City, Long Island, and […] More

Massachusetts’ Success in Gun Control: A Deeper Analysis Recent figures show that Massachusetts has been ranked as the safest state in the U.S. thanks to its stringent gun laws, resulting in the lowest gun death rate across the nation. This triumphant achievement unearths myriad opportunities to implement successful strategies in other states and develop a […] More

A Closer Look at ‘Ghost Guns’ Post-Manhattan Murder On a chilling December morning in 2024, a health insurance executive, Brian Thompson, was gunned down in cold blood on the bustling streets of Manhattan. Predictably, the incident ignited fresh calls from gun control activists for tighter regulations, especially concerning ‘ghost guns’ and ‘3D-printed firearms.’ The incident, […] More

Empowering Gun Owners: Reforming US Firearms Laws for the Better As the editor of this online legal journal, I understand the complexities of our legal system and the delicate balance needed to uphold constitutional rights while maintaining public safety. When it comes to the 2nd Amendment, this balance is critically significant. In this opinion editorial, […] More

Keith Ellison: Holding the Gun Industry Accountable Ellison’s Significant Litigation Against Firearm Giant Glock Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has not shied away from making bold moves in his pursuit of justice and public safety. Recently, he announced what his office referred to as “significant litigation” against a juggernaut in the firearms industry- Glock. This […] More

Transforming Justice System: Unpacking Felon Firearm Possession Cases Understanding the Case Matthew L. Farmer, a 33-year-old from Charleston, recently received a sentence of two-and-a-half years in prison. His conviction? Felon in possession of a firearm – a serious contravention of the federal law that carries strict penalties, often leading to extensive jail time and supervised […] More