Case Summary: Baird v. Bonta, No. 24-565 (9th Cir. Jan 2, 2026) Written by Delaney Grimaldi Edited by Maclain Conlin (All views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the position of the Clemson Law Review or its leadership.) Baird v. Bonta, No. 24-565 (9th Cir. 2026) involves Mark Baird, a law-abiding citizen of California seeking to openly carry a firearm in public for self-defense purposes.[1] California Penal Code sections

Case Summary: Ames v. Ohio Dept. of Youth Services, No. 23-1039 (U.S. June 5, 2025) Written By Laura Rucks Edited by Olivia Oefinger & Maclain Conlin (All views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the position of the Clemson Law Review or its leadership.) Marlean Ames, a heterosexual woman, was hired by the Ohio Department of Youth Services in 2004.[1] During her employment there she filled different roles eventually being promo

Case Summary: Department of State v. AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition, No. 25A269 (U.S. Sept. 26, 2025) Written by Megan Borsos Edited by Madeline Leonard & Maclain Conlin (All views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the position of the Clemson Law Review or its leadership.) On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order No. 14169, titled “Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid,” ordering a 90-day pa