St. Thomas Law Review
Constitutional LawFeaturedFourth Amendment
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 […]
Constitutional LawFeaturedSixth Amendment
October 2, 2025By Crystal Couso
The recently concluded trial of popular rapper Cardi B brought into focus a pressing challenge for modern courts. Far from being mere celebrity drama, the trial showcased how social media can upend the seriousness of judicial proceedings. Throughout the trial, snippets of Cardi B’s testimony went viral across several social media platforms. Questions about her […]
Constitutional LawFeaturedFirst Amendment
October 1, 2025By Zachary Schindler
On July 29, 2025, a federal court approved a 6.13 million dollar settlement after video footage and student testimony confirmed that protestors had cordoned off auditorium entrances during a demonstration, creating a self-labeled “Jew Exclusion Zone” at the University of California Los Angeles (“UCLA”).[i] Jewish students and faculty reported being verbally harassed, blocked from accessing […]
Constitutional LawFederal Trade CommissionFirst AmendmentHealth Care
September 26, 2025By Jordan Basit
The modern beauty industry occupies a curious position at the intersection of constitutional law, consumer protection, and gendered health risks. Advertising for cosmetics, whether glossy television spots or viral TikTok endorsements, enjoys robust protection under the First Amendment as commercial speech. Yet this protection often shields marketing for products later revealed to contain toxic ingredients […]
