This paper explores the original legal meaning of the Faithful Execution Clause of Article II, Section III of the U.S. Constitution. The Clause compels the President to “take care that the laws be faithfully executed”. This article will examine the extent of the discretion vested in the President by the Take Care Clause and its dispensation power.

On January 15, 2025, the Supreme Court heard the oral arguments for Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton. The case is highly polarizing and centers around Texas law H.B. 1181, which seeks to impose age verification requirements for commercial entities that provide access to pornographic media. H.B. 1181 is just one manifestation of a larger trend of conservative–leaning states imposing legislation to restrict citizens’ access to online pornographic content.

In the aftermath of the Supreme Court's 2023 decision to end the practice of affirmative action, local and state legislatures have grappled with how to proceed in fostering academic equity. Lawmakers were quick to point out that if race-conscious voting is not appropriate in the college admissions process, so too is legacy preference. To that end, California has become the most recent state to institute a statewide ban on legacy preference that extends to private institution