About this Journal
The UMass Undergraduate Law Review Journal (UULRJ) is a journal for undergraduates, by undergraduates. It is a joint sub-committee between the Pre-Law Club and the Legal Studies Undergraduate Board (LSUB). We hope that through this journal, students will have a place where they can express their opinions and spread information on legal topics of their choosing.
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Volume 3 • Issue 1 • 2026 • Spring Issue 2026
This is the second official issue of the UMass Undergraduate Law Review Journal. A law journal for undergraduates, by undergraduates. Our publication showcases a wide range of topics that matter to the UMass community.
We want to thank all of the students who submitted articles for their hard work, dedication, and thoughtful scholarship. We also extend our sincere gratitude to Professor McCarthy for her guidance and oversight throughout the process. We hope you enjoy this issue!
The UULRJ Editorial Team
Charlotte Lucas, Morgan LaValley, Lara Gutierrez, Natalie Beckman
Editors: Charlotte Lucas (Cheif Editor), Morgan LaValley (Chief Editor), Lara Gutierrez (Assistant Editor), Natalie Beckman (Assistant Editor)
Articles
From May Issue to Historical Traditions: The State of the Second Amendment in Post-Bruen America
Callan Wardwell
2026-05-18 Volume 3 • Issue 1 • 2026 • Spring Issue 2026
Reforming American Policing Practices: Traffic Stops
Somya Gulati
2026-05-18 Volume 3 • Issue 1 • 2026 • Spring Issue 2026
Home Court Advantage: Marijuana Establishments' Uphill Battle with Massachusetts’ Towns
Ethan Feldman
2026-05-18 Volume 3 • Issue 1 • 2026 • Spring Issue 2026
No Sleep for The Weary: The Increasing Ban of Encampments and the Criminalization of Homelessness
Isabella Rwakabuba
2026-05-18 Volume 3 • Issue 1 • 2026 • Spring Issue 2026
K.G.M v. Meta et al & Corporate Liability for the Negative Effects of Social Media
Siddharth Ramesh
2026-05-18 Volume 3 • Issue 1 • 2026 • Spring Issue 2026
Sentencing the Famous: Do Celebrities Have It Easier In Criminal Sentencings Than Non-Celebrities?
Caleb Jonathan Cruzado
2026-05-18 Volume 3 • Issue 1 • 2026 • Spring Issue 2026
Case Review of Louisiana v. Callais
Valerie Zheng
2026-05-18 Volume 3 • Issue 1 • 2026 • Spring Issue 2026
(Predicting) The Future of Prediction Markets
Delaney Staab
2026-05-18 Volume 3 • Issue 1 • 2026 • Spring Issue 2026