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In July, the United States District Court of the District of Columbia cited Gabriel Gomez's note, "Have Some Heart for the Heartland: A Call for a Federal Right to Repair Law," in Cade v. United States Env't Prot. Agency, No. CV 23-2227 (RC), 2024 WL 3443470, at *1 (D.D.C. July 17, 2024). For those interested in exploring this topic further, the full article is available here: #JournalOfLegislation #LegalScholarship #LegalResearch

Earlier this month, Judge VanDyke of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit cited David B. Kopel and Joseph G.S. Greenlee's article, "The History of Bans on Types of Arms Before 1900" in his dissent in United States v. Garcia, No. 22-50314, 2024 WL 4033086, at *19 (9th Cir. Sept. 4, 2024). Read Kopel and Greenlee's full article, "The History of Bans on Types of Arms Before 1900," under the issue archive on our website (linked in our bio). #JournalOfLegislation #LegalScholarship #LegalResearch

The Journal of Legislation has established itself as a platform for legislative analysis and reform. Published semi-annually by the law students of Notre Dame Law School, JLEG is distinct in its primary focus on legislative action rather than court decisions, standing as one of a handful of legislative law reviews in the United States. JLEG traces its origins to the Notre Dame Legislative Bureau, founded in 1965 by law students aiming to foster progressive legislation. Recognizing the lack of legal journals focused on legislative reforms, the Bureau transformed into the Journal of Legislation in 1971. Despite initial challenges, including limited support and financial constraints, the journal published its first issue with bills drafted by students. Over the years, JLEG expanded its influence, featuring contributions from Senators, Governors, and legal scholars. The journal has served as a vital forum for analyzing legislative policies and public policy, raising awareness among state legislators, members of Congress, and public interest groups. Today, JLEG remains committed to influencing legislative change and contributing to the discourse on state and federal legislation. As JLEG moves forward, it upholds its legacy as a student-run publication dedicated to advancing legislative scholarship and shaping public policy. #JournalOfLegislation #LegalHistory #LegislativeScholarship #NotreDame #LegalResearch

We are proud to present the masthead for Volume 51 of the Notre Dame Journal of Legislation! This accomplished team of editors and staff members will help provide legal scholarship and thought-provoking analysis on some of the most pressing issues in legislation today. Stay tuned for more updates on upcoming issues and events! #JournalOfLegislation #LegalScholarship #NotreDame

The Journal of Legislation is happy to announce that Volume 50, Issue II, has been published. The Issue can be found linked below or on our website in our bio. Thank you to our amazing team of editors and staff. Volume 50, Issue II is a product of their hard work and dedication.

Last week, the Journal of Legislation hosted its 2024 Symposium, "Envisioning Federal AI Legislation." The Journal had the distinct honor of hosting U.S. Senator Todd Young (Office of U.S. Senator Todd Young), along with several policy experts, CEOs, and leading academics on the field of artificial intelligence. During this two-day conference at Notre Dame Law School, our speakers addressed the implications of the lack of federal AI legislation and engaged in a wide range of discussions on what such legislation should look like. The opportunities and risks of AI are great, and the need to discuss a statutory framework is pressing. The Journal of Legislation is proud to have helped add to that conversation. Special thanks to Marie Valdez, Jeremy Danzell, and Hubert Ning for organizing this event.

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The Journal of Legislation is pleased to present our 2024 symposium, titled "Envisioning Federal AI Legislation". Join us on April 25th and 26th at the Notre Dame Law School's McCartan Courtroom (Eck 1170). To attend our fireside chat in person, please RSVP on our website. (linked in our bio).

Last Friday, the?Alaska Supreme Court of the Alaska Court System, cited Robert Mercer-Falkoff's note published in?Journal of Legislation's Volume 7, Issue 1. Opinion linked below. Read Mercer-Falkoff's note, "Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act: The Impact of Existing State Laws", under the issue archive on our website, linked in our bio.

Earlier this month, an amicus curiae brief filed with?The Supreme Court of the United States?cited?Michael Heyman's article published in?Journal of Legislation's Volume 28, Issue 1 (amicus curiae brief linked below). Read Professor Heyman's article, "Immigration Law in the Supreme Court: The Flagging Spirit of the Law", under the issue archive on our website, linked in our bio.