AlumniBlogCommunications Faith, Law and a Calling: Religious liberty is one of the defining constitutional issues of our time, and few attorneys…Ave Maria School of LawAugust 21, 2026
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Blog From Naples to Nationwide: 77 Ave Maria Law Alumni Recognized Across the Country Ave Maria School of Law alumni are making their mark across the legal profession and…Ave Maria School of LawAugust 13, 2026
Blog Professor Brian Scarnecchia Brings Ave Maria Law Scholarship to the Philippines Ave Maria School of Law Professor D. Brian Scarnecchia recently returned from the Philippines, where…Ave Maria School of LawAugust 11, 2026
Blog It Wasn’t Just About the Law Some students arrive at law school with a carefully mapped-out career plan. Bryan Thompson arrived…Ave Maria School of LawJuly 23, 2026
Blog Learning the Law Where It Is Made: Ave Maria Students Spend Summer Serving in Washington From the U.S. Senate and federal agencies to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans…Ave Maria School of LawJuly 21, 2026
BlogThe Gavel AI and Technology in Immigration Enforcement: Balancing Innovation with Constitutional Guarantees By Sawyer Lecius Moot Court Board J.D. Candidate, Class of 2027Controversies surrounding immigration policies and…Ave Maria School of LawJuly 17, 2026
BlogThe Gavel Deferred Action, Defined Limits: The Legal Unraveling of DACA By Morgan Kelly Moot Court Board J.D. Candidate, Class of 2027Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals…Ave Maria School of LawJuly 17, 2026
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BlogThe Gavel Trade, Tech, and Free Speech: The Reach of Section 301 Tariffs By Elizabeth Pope Moot Court Board J.D. Candidate, Class of 2027Section 301 of the Trade…Ave Maria School of LawJuly 17, 2026
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BlogThe Gavel Deterring Data Appropriation: The National Security Benefits of Eliminating the De Minimis Exemption By Jacob Wade Moot Court Board J.D. Candidate, Class of 2027In July of 2025, President…Ave Maria School of LawJuly 17, 2026
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