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    The Right to Bear Arms—or the Right to Say No? Hawaii’s Act 52 and the Limits of State Regulations of Firearms

    April 8, 2026By April Sanchez

    The Second Amendment consistently produces significant tension across a range of personal and societal relationships. Debate persists over whether firearm regulations should be tightened or loosened, and which approach can best achieve an appropriate balance between competing interests. However, this tension does not only exist at this most innate level. It also arises between states […]

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    Noem If You Got ‘Em: The Limits of Reasonable Suspicion

    October 7, 2025By April Sanchez

    The Fourth Amendment is one the most recognizable parts of the U.S. Constitution. People are generally aware that police cannot search or seize them without a warrant or probable cause. While most residents of the U.S. may not fully understand the nuances of what “probable cause” entails or what is included in a warrant, there […]

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