Interpretation

Navigating the Uncharted Waters of NIL: How One Lawyer’s Bold Interpretation Could Change the Game for International Athletes

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In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the implications of the NCAA’s new interim policy on name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreements are unfolding, particularly for international athletes. As the landscape shifts, immigration lawyer Benjamin Snyder has found himself at the center of a dialogue about how foreign students, specifically those holding F-1 visas, can navigate NIL payments while enrolled in U.S. colleges. When the NCAA implemented its NIL policy in mid-2021, many believed that international athletes would be ineligible for such agreements due to restrictions on F-1 visa holders, which limit their ability to engage in … Read more

Judge Questions White House’s Interpretation of Deportation Regulations: Are Legal Limits Being Exceeded?

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge has raised questions about the possibility that the current administration may have overly extended the legal boundaries of deportation laws. This comes amid ongoing debates over immigration regulations and enforcement in the U.S., which have heightened under President Joe Biden’s tenure. The White House’s application of certain immigration policies has prompted critics to argue that the measures might exceed those permitted by law. These policies have been critical in shaping the administration’s approach to handling the increasing number of migrants attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, particularly along the southern … Read more

Legal Titans Tangle Over Constitutional Interpretation in Inaugural Berkeley Law Symposium

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BERKELEY, Calif. — In a stimulating debate at the University of California, Berkeley, legal minds converged to discuss the merits and pitfalls of constitutional originalism versus a more evolutionary interpretation of the U.S. Constitution. The discourse was part of the inaugural Thomas David and Judith Swope Clark Program on Constitutional Interpretation at Berkeley Law. Leading the conversation was Berkeley Law Dean, Erwin Chemerinsky, who articulated a fervent critique against originalism, arguing that it often leads to undesirable societal outcomes. He cited landmark cases such as Brown v. Board of Education and Loving v. Virginia, which … Read more

President Trump Issues New Executive Order Centralizing Law Interpretation Powers With the White House

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President Donald Trump enacted a significant executive directive on Tuesday, consolidating the authority to interpret laws within the executive branch to himself and the Attorney General. This move, encompassing all federal employees and entities, extends even to the independent regulatory agencies traditionally free from presidential dominance. This presidential decree asserts that it aims to ensure that federal agencies remain accountable to the American populace as mandated by the Constitution. The administration cites the power granted by Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution, which assigns “executive power” squarely to the President of the United States, … Read more