St. Thomas Law Review
Criminal ProcedureFeaturedSixth Amendment
October 16, 2026By Ciara Maytan
The University of Idaho murders became one of the most closely followed criminal cases in the country. The current legal controversy is no longer primarily about whether the state can prove its case, but whether Bryan Kohberger can undo the guilty plea that was originally thought to have resolved it. On November 13, 2022, four […]
FeaturedFourth AmendmentSupreme Court
February 9, 2026By Ciara Maytan
Minneapolis sits at the center of a growing constitutional tension between federal immigration enforcement and state criminal procedure following the shooting of Renee Good (“Good”). As local enforcement increasingly cooperates with federal immigration authorities, the line between civil immigration removal and criminal punishment has become blurred, raising concerns about the Fourth Amendment.[i] The Fourth Amendment […]
Administrative LawFDAFeaturedPharmaceuticalsPublic Health
October 24, 2025By Ciara Maytan
Ozempic is no longer just a prescription—it has become a cultural phenomenon. From Hollywood red carpets to TikTok feeds, Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (“GLP-1”) drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are hailed as “miracle” fixes for weight loss. Yet, behind the hype lies an uncomfortable truth: These drugs surged into widespread use quickly, and patients are now […]
