Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy

Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy JLPP publishes three print issues annually and maintains an active blog. It is consistently ranked as one of the top 5 policy journals in the nation.

The Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy is a student-run and student-edited journal that publishes articles that examine compelling policy issues and the law. The Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy (JLPP) publishes articles that examine compelling policy issues and the law. Our genre allows us to publish articles that not only analyze the law but also impact its development. We strive t

o publish thought-provoking pieces written by legal scholars as well as distinguished policymakers. Past contributors include former Vice President Joseph Biden, Congressman Dick Armey, noted defense attorney William Kuntsler, economist Walter Williams, and Former Attorney General Janet Reno. Our blog provides a forum for publicizing and discussing the work published in the print version of our journal. We hope to provide members of the Journal and the Cornell Law School community with a place to have conversations about law and policy issues important to them, and to showcase some more casual, expressive, and timely writing on law and policy issues.

Restorative justice processes have been used by Indigenous communities for centuries to strengthen interpersonal relatio...
03/04/2023

Restorative justice processes have been used by Indigenous communities for centuries to strengthen interpersonal relationships, repair harm, and build trust. As it has been Westernized over the past two decades, restorative justice has proven effective in schools to reduce student misbehavior and suspensions. In this article, Victoria Lee argues that all public schools in New York should use restorative justice practices to respond to conflict and rebuild community in schools while dealing with COVID-19 and other stressors.

Building Better Public Schools through Restorative Justice February 28, 2023jlppadminFeature, Uncategorized (Source) Fremont High School in Oakland, California used to have the highest rate of suspension in its district, 1 in 3 students dropped out, and only 1 in 4 students qualified to attend pu...

In this article, Sasha Brigante argues in favor of pushing the farmworker health crisis as a national agenda in order to...
02/27/2023

In this article, Sasha Brigante argues in favor of pushing the farmworker health crisis as a national agenda in order to address the myriad of health and other issues farmworkers face due to their living and employment conditions.

The Farmworkers’ Health Crisis February 27, 2023jlppadminFeature, Uncategorized (Source) To date, there are approximately three million farmworkers employed throughout the United States. They feed the world through their labor, bringing fruits, vegetables, and other crops to homes across the natio...

In this piece, Emily Lambert analyzes the results police defunding had in Burlington, Vermont and suggests alternative p...
02/24/2023

In this piece, Emily Lambert analyzes the results police defunding had in Burlington, Vermont and suggests alternative policy changes that may be more effective for the future.

Burlington Vermont: An Example of Police Defunding Gone Wrong February 24, 2023jlppadminUncategorized                                                                                                            (Source) Burlington,...

Workers are increasingly turning to digital technologies, like social media, to organize. Yet the law, especially in the...
02/17/2023

Workers are increasingly turning to digital technologies, like social media, to organize. Yet the law, especially in the context of unions, has not kept up. What effect will that lag have on workers’ efforts to organize? Check out Daniel Bromberg’s new Issue Spotter Blogpost, LMAO: Labor Movement Already Online, while the National Labor Relations Act is stuck in analog, for the answer to this question and many more.

LMAO: Labor Movement Already Online, while the National Labor Relations Act is stuck in analog February 17, 2023jlppadminFeature, Uncategorized                                                                                                         ...

In this piece, Ciannah Gin explores the monopolistic tendencies of Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s 2010 merger that conti...
02/13/2023

In this piece, Ciannah Gin explores the monopolistic tendencies of Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s 2010 merger that continue to wreak havoc for consumers and lawmakers alike to this day.

The Live Event Ticketing Industry Is Playing Monopoly February 13, 2023jlppadminUncategorized                                                                                                            (Source) January 25, 2010 marked the day when...

In this piece, Marie Nercessian discusses the epidemic of incel ideology and violence in the United States. How can we p...
01/25/2023

In this piece, Marie Nercessian discusses the epidemic of incel ideology and violence in the United States. How can we protect the public without infringing the First Amendment rights of even the most dangerous in our society?

The Epidemic of Incel Violence January 25, 2023jlppadminFeature (Source) The Incel Problem “All I ever wanted was to love women, and in turn to be loved by them back. Their behavior towards me has only earned my hatred, and rightfully so! I am the true victim in all this. I am the good guy.” ...

In this piece, Maura Pallitta explores making Election Day a federal holiday and advocates for this proposal to be adopt...
01/20/2023

In this piece, Maura Pallitta explores making Election Day a federal holiday and advocates for this proposal to be adopted.

The Case for Making Election Day a Federal Holiday January 20, 2023jlppadminFeature, Uncategorized (Source) Although voting is the centerpiece of our democratic process, it is not a right that all Americans exercise. According to a Pew Research Center study of fifty countries, the United States rank...

In this piece, Ciannah Perez Gin addresses issues of wage theft and exploitation that garment manufacturing workers curr...
12/14/2022

In this piece, Ciannah Perez Gin addresses issues of wage theft and exploitation that garment manufacturing workers currently face and delves into the potential impacts of the FABRIC Act, the first federal fashion bill in the United States.

The FABRIC Act: Mending Workplace Protections in American Garment Manufacturing December 14, 2022jlppadminFeature                                                                                                                (Source) The glo...

In this piece, Victoria Lee explains partisan gerrymandering and argues that in order to preserve our democracy, partisa...
11/29/2022

In this piece, Victoria Lee explains partisan gerrymandering and argues that in order to preserve our democracy, partisan gerrymandering should either occur equally across party lines or (preferably) not at all. http://jlpp.org/blogzine/partisan-gerrymandering-all-or-none-%ef%bf%bc/

Partisan Gerrymandering: All or None  November 29, 2022jlppadminFeature (Source) Each election in the 21st century has enormous political consequences. But because of America’s increased polarization, partisan gerrymandering—the drawing of political boundaries to favor one party over the othe...

In this piece, Emily Lambert discusses the problematic use of the Reid Technique of Interrogation on juveniles. http://j...
11/29/2022

In this piece, Emily Lambert discusses the problematic use of the Reid Technique of Interrogation on juveniles. http://jlpp.org/blogzine/impropriety-of-the-reid-technique-on-developing-brains/

Impropriety of the Reid Technique on Developing Brains November 29, 2022jlppadminFeature                                                                                                              (Source) What is the Reid Technique? Custodial ...

In this article, Ray Fang discusses the issues and unintended consequences of the proposed and later modified and enacte...
11/22/2022

In this article, Ray Fang discusses the issues and unintended consequences of the proposed and later modified and enacted minimum tax for large corporations.

Is Corporation Book Minimum Tax an Optimal Government Revenue? November 22, 2022jlppadminFeature, Uncategorized                                                                                                               (Source) The Inflation ...

In this article, Sasha Brigante offers a brief history of U.S. policy toward Cuba leading up to the Biden administration...
11/17/2022

In this article, Sasha Brigante offers a brief history of U.S. policy toward Cuba leading up to the Biden administration’s recent announcement of several policy changes aimed at increasing support for the Cuban people.

Toward a U.S.-Cuba Détente November 17, 2022jlppadminFeature, Uncategorized                                                                                                              (Source) The United States and Cuba share a long, comple...

In this piece, Emily Lambert examines the impact mandatory vehicle inspections have on low-income households and discuss...
11/14/2022

In this piece, Emily Lambert examines the impact mandatory vehicle inspections have on low-income households and discusses the reasons most states have abolished these laws despite the importance of public safety.
http://jlpp.org/blogzine/mandatory-motor-vehicle-inspections-keeping-the-roads-safe-or-unduly-impacting-the-poor/

Mandatory Motor Vehicle Inspections: Keeping the Roads Safe or Unduly Impacting the Poor? November 14, 2022jlppadminFeature                                                                                                         (Source) In the Unit...

As circulation of newspapers decreases and online newsgathering increases, policymakers are seeking ways to help small n...
11/08/2022

As circulation of newspapers decreases and online newsgathering increases, policymakers are seeking ways to help small news companies negotiate with dominant online platforms through The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act. A little ironic because you’re definitely reading this written piece online.
http://jlpp.org/blogzine/pay-per-read-the-cost-of-revitalizing-the-newspaper-industry%ef%bf%bc/

Pay-per-read: The Cost of Revitalizing the Newspaper Industry November 8, 2022jlppadminFeature (Source) The first published newspaper in the United States predated the founding of the nation itself. For more than two hundred centuries, news companies across the nation have printed timely, importa...

In this piece, Marie Nercessian explores current NFL procedures for addressing player misconduct and violence. Can priva...
11/05/2022

In this piece, Marie Nercessian explores current NFL procedures for addressing player misconduct and violence. Can private institutions’ mechanisms for punishment affect the public? If so, what should we do about it?

Foul: The Inadequate NFL Response to Player Violence November 5, 2022jlppadminFeature, Uncategorized (Source) The NFL has a player violence problem. On June 7th, 2022, the New York Times published a bombshell report, detailing NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson’s extensive sexual misconduct. Over a 17...

In this piece, Maura Pallitta explains human composting and advocates for its nationwide legalization.
11/03/2022

In this piece, Maura Pallitta explains human composting and advocates for its nationwide legalization.

Dust to Dust: Why We Should Legalize Human Composting November 3, 2022jlppadminUncategorized (Source) What to do with our dead is a question that has plagued humanity for all of its history. Modern Americans most often choose to bury or cremate their dead, but other options are available. An emergin...

In this article, Sasha Brigante discusses the Trump administration’s unprecedented policy to separate children from thei...
11/01/2022

In this article, Sasha Brigante discusses the Trump administration’s unprecedented policy to separate children from their parents at the United States-Mexico border, President Biden’s attempt to reverse his predecessor’s hard-line immigration agenda, and the work of firms, nonprofits, and law school clinics seeking to make a difference.

The Lingering Effects of Trump’s Family-Separation Policy November 1, 2022jlppadminUncategorized                                                                                                          (Source) “They had to use physical force ...

In this article, Ray Fang discusses the shortcomings of the annual per-country ceiling on the issuance of employment-bas...
10/27/2022

In this article, Ray Fang discusses the shortcomings of the annual per-country ceiling on the issuance of employment-based permanent residency and why eliminating such a ceiling before a complete reform of the immigration system might be more practical.

Decades-long waits for green card if you were born in the “wrong” country October 27, 2022jlppadminFeature, Uncategorized (Source) The Immigration and Nationality Act (“the Act”) (8 U.S.C. §1152) promulgated that no country could receive more than 7% of the total number of green cards un...

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