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Association Of Short Interpregnancy Interval Among Multigravid “Pregnant Youth” In A Tertiary Hospital, Eileen Feliz Cortes-Garcia Jan 2026

Association Of Short Interpregnancy Interval Among Multigravid “Pregnant Youth” In A Tertiary Hospital, Eileen Feliz Cortes-Garcia

The Lasallian Journal of Health

Introduction: Pregnancy among the youth is in creasing not only in the Philippines but worldwide. Studies have shown that a short interpregnancy inter val of 18 months or less is associated with an in creased risk of fetal and maternal complications. However, limited data are available regarding fetal and maternal outcomes among pregnant youth with short interpregnancy intervals, particularly in the Philippines. Objectives: The objective of the study was to deter mine the association between a short interpregnancy interval of <18 months and adverse fetomaternal out comes among pregnant youth aged 15 to 24 years who had their first pregnancy at De La Salle Univer sity Medical Center (DLSUMC) from 2017 to 2019. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study in volving 130 participants who delivered at DLSUMC from 2017 to 2019 either by vaginal spontaneous delivery, assisted vaginal delivery, or cesarean sec tion. Results: Of these, 84 (66.15%) were 22 to 24 years old and the majority had their first pregnancy at the age of 18 to 21 years (59 [45.38%]). This study demonstrated that preterm delivery, postpartum hem orrhage, and hypertension were significantly associ ated with a short interpregnancy interval. Conclusions: Short interpregnancy interval is associ ated with an increased risk of preterm delivery, hy pertension, and postpartum hemorrhage among mul tiparous pregnant youth. Counseling and proper edu cation, including family planning, are important for both maternal and fetal health. The use of different family planning methods should be discussed and made accessible to young women.

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The Efficacy And Safety Of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy For Acute Cholecystitis: A Descriptive Study, Michael Lawenko, Marie Abigail Dumlao Jan 2026

The Efficacy And Safety Of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy For Acute Cholecystitis: A Descriptive Study, Michael Lawenko, Marie Abigail Dumlao

The Lasallian Journal of Health

Objectives: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (LC) is gaining traction to become a safe and effective surgical option for Acute Cholecystitis (AC). In our institution, the trend toward laparoscopic management of AC has only recently gained traction. The objective of this study is to describe the early experience of our institu tion utilizing LC. Methods: This descriptive study involved a retrospec tive analysis of early institutional cases of LC. Included were cases with both pre- and post-operative diagnoses of AC, as well as cases admitted for non-AC conditions but found to have incidental AC postoperatively. Cases were further categorized into severe (SAC) and …

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Computational Comparative Genome Analysis Reveals The Characteristics Of Acinetobacter Baumannii C123 Strains, Jennilyn Nicole G. Mendoza Jan 2026

Computational Comparative Genome Analysis Reveals The Characteristics Of Acinetobacter Baumannii C123 Strains, Jennilyn Nicole G. Mendoza

The Lasallian Journal of Health

Acinetobacter baumannii is a Gram-negative, aerobic and multi-drug resistant bacterial pathogen commonly associated with nosocomial infections. This species has several strains and is known to cause pneumonia, septi cemia, meningitis, urinary tract infection and wound infection which are associated with high mortality rates. This study focused on a genome-wide compari son among target C123 strain and 15 other reference strains to predict the overall properties, and resistance mechanisms of the C123 strain. A total of 16 whole genome sequence strains were retrieved from NCBI database for analysis. The selected strains were assem bled and annotated using computational tools. Further more, …

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Factors Affecting The Colony Count Of Oral Candida Albicans Of Electronic Cigarette Users Among Young Adults In Dasmariñas, Cavite, Kyla Marie C. Resuma, Rendell B. Rovelo, Martella Ingrid A. Sanchez, Christine Joy R. Sobiono, Michaela Marie N. Tena, Gabriel C. Villota Jan 2026

Factors Affecting The Colony Count Of Oral Candida Albicans Of Electronic Cigarette Users Among Young Adults In Dasmariñas, Cavite, Kyla Marie C. Resuma, Rendell B. Rovelo, Martella Ingrid A. Sanchez, Christine Joy R. Sobiono, Michaela Marie N. Tena, Gabriel C. Villota

The Lasallian Journal of Health

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) emerged and were marketed as a more viable alternative to traditional tobacco smoking, especially among the youth. While there is insufficient evidence clearly explaining the effects of e-cigarette use on human health, recent literature has shone light on its various adverse effects on the body, particularly on oral health and its possible contribution to oral microbial dysbiosis. This study explored the potential factors that may have affected the colony counts of oral Candida albicans—the causative agent of thrush. The study participants (N = 40) comprised 22 male and 18 female e-cigarette users aged 18 to 22 …

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Environmental Detection And Genetic Profiling Of Staphylococcus Sp. At Taal Volcano Island, Ray Albert E. La Rosa, Shaun Michael C. Basco, Martin Gabriel Z. Dela Cruz, Iluminada A. Ronio Jan 2026

Environmental Detection And Genetic Profiling Of Staphylococcus Sp. At Taal Volcano Island, Ray Albert E. La Rosa, Shaun Michael C. Basco, Martin Gabriel Z. Dela Cruz, Iluminada A. Ronio

The Lasallian Journal of Health

Taal Volcano Island’s hydrothermal environment supports extremophilic microbial communities. This study isolated, biochemically characterized, and genetically profiled Staphylococcus sp. from shoreline soils. Soil samples were collected near active vents and cultured on acidified gelatin agar (pH 5.0). Biochemical tests—Methyl Red, Spirit Blue Agar, Motility, and Acrolein—were performed. DNA extraction and 16S rRNA sequencing identified Staphylococcus candidatus, with 99 % sequence similarity to GenBank entries JN794602.1 and KX250303.1. Phylogenetic analysis clustered the isolate with S. ureilyticus, S. cohnii, and S. equorum. The organism’s presence in volcanic soils demonstrates adaptation to acidic, thermophilic conditions and suggests potential applications in bioremediation and enzyme …

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Geophysical Analysis Of Volcanic Soils Influencing Microbial Habitat Dynamics On Taal Volcano Island, Ray Albert E. La Rosa, Iluminada A. Ronio, Shaun Michael C. Basco, Martin Gabriel Z. Dela Cruz Jan 2026

Geophysical Analysis Of Volcanic Soils Influencing Microbial Habitat Dynamics On Taal Volcano Island, Ray Albert E. La Rosa, Iluminada A. Ronio, Shaun Michael C. Basco, Martin Gabriel Z. Dela Cruz

The Lasallian Journal of Health

Taal Volcano Island in Batangas, Philippines, hosts an active post-caldera complex with a large hydrothermal system producing extreme soil environments. This study analyzed the geophysical and geochemical characteristics of shoreline soils to determine their potential as microbial habitats. Soil samples were collected at 14°02′04″N, 121°00′09″E, one meter below the surface of near newly formed vents. Physical parameters, including water content, bulk density, sedimentation, texture, and porosity, were measured alongside pH and temperature data. Results revealed sandy soil texture with 25% moisture, moderate compaction (1.66 g cm⁻³), high surface temperature (50 °C on-site; 72.7 °C PHIVOLCS data), and extreme acidity (pH …

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Development Of Research Productivity Appraisal Tool (Reprodapt): Validity And Reliability, Daisy Alberto, Roberto C. Sombillo, Danaida Marcelo, Juanito O. Cabanias Jan 2026

Development Of Research Productivity Appraisal Tool (Reprodapt): Validity And Reliability, Daisy Alberto, Roberto C. Sombillo, Danaida Marcelo, Juanito O. Cabanias

The Lasallian Journal of Health

Objectives: The aim of this study is to develop a research productivity appraisal tool (ReProdApT) and determine its validity, reliability/reproducibility, feasibility, and usability for De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute.
Methods: The ReProdApT has a set of indicators and an academic relative value unit as recommended by several authors for measuring academic research productivity [1-3]. Through a non-experimental, crosssectional design, the tool underwent content validation by experts, inter- and intra- rater reliability testing and assessment of feasibility and usability. Results: Of the 22 faculty members from different colleges who participated in the study, 13 were females and nine …

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The Five-Step Teaching Method Vs Demo-Return Demo Of Laparoscopic Camera Manipulation On Medical Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial In A Philippine Medical School Curriculum, Michael Lawenko Jan 2026

The Five-Step Teaching Method Vs Demo-Return Demo Of Laparoscopic Camera Manipulation On Medical Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial In A Philippine Medical School Curriculum, Michael Lawenko

The Lasallian Journal of Health

Objectives: This study aims to examine if laparoscopic camera manipulation, using the five-step teaching method, is more effective than the traditional demoreturn demo method in developing psychomotor and visuospatial skills in fourth year medical students. Methods: Randomization was done to create two groups (n = 129). One group, (n = 70), received training using the five-step method: (1) conceptualization, (2) visualization, (3) verbalization by the preceptor, (4) verbalization by the student, and (5) practice. The other group, (n = 59), followed the traditional demo-return demo method. Psychomotor and visuospatial skills of the students were assessed using a rubric. The subjective …

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Examining The Impact Of Racial Microaggressions And Psychological Distress In Latine Individuals: A Focus On Ptsd, Anxiety, Depression, And Stress, Melanie Garcia, Yajairy Cabrales, Miguel A. Castano, Richard Chang, Gloria Wong-Padoongpatt Jan 2026

Examining The Impact Of Racial Microaggressions And Psychological Distress In Latine Individuals: A Focus On Ptsd, Anxiety, Depression, And Stress, Melanie Garcia, Yajairy Cabrales, Miguel A. Castano, Richard Chang, Gloria Wong-Padoongpatt

Spectra Undergraduate Research Journal

Latine individuals in the United States face distinct mental health challenges due to unique stressors, including systemic racism and discrimination. While research has established that racial microaggressions—such as daily slights, insults, and invalidations—negatively impact the psychological well-being of people of color, there remains limited scholarship specifically focused on Latine communities. This study examines different types of racial microaggressions—such as invisibility, criminality, and sexualization—as predictors of psychological distress among Latine individuals. A sample of 434 Latine participants completed measures assessing their experiences with racial microaggressions, as well as symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma. Four multiple linear regression models were …

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Quantitative Analysis Of Psychological Safety, Resilience, And Intraminority Solidarity As Predictors Of Racial Trauma Distress Among Bipoc College Students, Miguel A. Castano, Richard Chang, Gloria Wong-Padoongpatt Jan 2026

Quantitative Analysis Of Psychological Safety, Resilience, And Intraminority Solidarity As Predictors Of Racial Trauma Distress Among Bipoc College Students, Miguel A. Castano, Richard Chang, Gloria Wong-Padoongpatt

Spectra Undergraduate Research Journal

Racial trauma distress is when post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms occur due to repeated and cumulative experiences of racism and can negatively impact Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). Consensus in research findings strongly suggests that BIPOC students are more likely to experience racism on university campuses than non-BIPOC students. To mitigate some of these negative outcomes, existing research has shown that psychological safety, resilience, and intraminority solidarity are protective factors for BIPOC students experiencing race-related distress. However, little is known about the frequency of racial trauma distress among BIPOC college students and how these variables may protect against racial …

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The Influence Of Nurse Union Size On Nurse Practitioner Full Practice Authority In The U.S., Yusuf Khan Jan 2026

The Influence Of Nurse Union Size On Nurse Practitioner Full Practice Authority In The U.S., Yusuf Khan

Spectra Undergraduate Research Journal

The scope of practice for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) is a critical issue in healthcare policy, influenced by both demand for healthcare services and legislative action. This paper examines the impact of nurse union size on a state having full practice authority for nurse practitioners across the United States. Utilizing data from the Nurse Unionization Data Tool and controlling for several variables (right-to-work laws, physicians per capita, and personal healthcare expenditures per capita), this study employs multivariate logistic regression to analyze the relationship between the proportion of unionized nurses and the extent of practice authority granted by state laws. …

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Summary Proceedings In Real Estate Matters: A Study Of Selected Legal Issues, Khadouj Fellah Jan 2026

Summary Proceedings In Real Estate Matters: A Study Of Selected Legal Issues, Khadouj Fellah

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This article examines key issues surrounding summary (urgent) proceedings in Moroccan real estate matters. It discusses how the urgent applications judge provides temporary protective measures—without ruling on the merits—to prevent imminent harm and preserve rights in property-related disputes. The study focuses on practical applications such as provisional registration and its cancellation, precautionary seizure of real estate and lifting such measures, eviction of occupants without legal title, judicial receivership, and other special procedures. It also highlights areas of doctrinal and case-law divergence and argues for clearer legislative guidance.

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Custom ('Urf) And Its Impact On Guiding Fatwas, Nabil El Ghamari Jan 2026

Custom ('Urf) And Its Impact On Guiding Fatwas, Nabil El Ghamari

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

Keywords: custom ('urf); fatwa; Maliki jurisprudence; legal maxims; practice ('amal); Shari'a objectives (maqasid); Islamic legal methodology. مقدّمة: الشّريعة المباركة مبرّأة من كل عيب، وغير متهمّة بتقصير عن تحقيق مقصد صالح، ولا تزنّ بقصورٍ عن مواكبة أي مكان وزمان، ولا بدّ ممن أراد أن يوقّع عن الله تعالى أن يعرف عادات النّاس في الأقوال والأفعال، وإلا قصّر في تحقيق المصالح، ووقع في الشُّبه والإشكالات التي يتعذر الخروج منها إلا بهذه المعرفة. وهذه الشّريعة الغرّاء الكاملة الخالدة، اعتبرت العرف وردَّت كثيرا من الأحكام إليه، فهو أصلٌ من أصول الملّة، ودليلٌ من جملة الأدلة. 1 وقد اتفق أئمة المذاهب على الأخذ به، إلا …

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Water Easements In Moroccan Law, Abdeljalil Joudat Jan 2026

Water Easements In Moroccan Law, Abdeljalil Joudat

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This article examines the notion of easements in Islamic jurisprudence and positive law, with a special focus on water-related easements under Moroccan legislation. It outlines the legal framework governing the allocation, control, and protection of water resources, highlighting the right of aqueduct (watercourse) and the drainage easement as regulated by Morocco’s Water Law No. 10-95. It also discusses the conditions for establishing these rights, the competent procedures, and the principles of fair prior compensation, while pointing to key practical challenges in their implementation.

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Workplace Video Surveillance: A Comparative Law Perspective, Imane Hilani Jan 2026

Workplace Video Surveillance: A Comparative Law Perspective, Imane Hilani

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

Workplace video surveillance has become widespread, raising major issues at the intersection of the employer’s power of control and employees’ fundamental rights. This article examines the legal framework governing the use of CCTV at work, with particular attention to personal privacy and the protection of personal data. It discusses the conditions of lawful monitoring (information, proportionality, purpose limitation, security and retention), as well as employees’ rights and the evidentiary value of recordings, through a Moroccan and comparative perspective supported by legislation and case law.

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History Of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Draft Photocopy, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated Jan 2026

History Of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Draft Photocopy, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

Josie Green Washington Papers

A photocopy of a draft of the history of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, with origins stemming from the first black fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha.

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National Officers Jan 2026

National Officers

Josie Green Washington Papers

A list of officers for the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

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History Of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Draft, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated Jan 2026

History Of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Draft, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

Josie Green Washington Papers

A draft of the history of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, with origins stemming from the first black fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha.

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History Of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated Jan 2026

History Of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

Josie Green Washington Papers

A history of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, with origins stemming from the first black fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha.

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Calendar Project Sponsorship, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated Jan 2026

Calendar Project Sponsorship, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

Josie Green Washington Papers

A typed sponsorship for a Calendar Project by the Zeta Phi Beta sorority for their Dallas chapter, Kappa Zeta.

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Kappa Zeta Chapter Program 1949, Kappa Zeta Chapter Jan 2026

Kappa Zeta Chapter Program 1949, Kappa Zeta Chapter

Josie Green Washington Papers

A program for the Kappa Zeta chapter's "Finer Womanhood Observation".

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Kappa Zeta Chapter Program 1950, Kappa Zeta Chapter Jan 2026

Kappa Zeta Chapter Program 1950, Kappa Zeta Chapter

Josie Green Washington Papers

A program for the Kappa Zeta chapter's "Finer Womanhood Observation" in 1950.

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Finer Womanhood Week Booklet, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated Jan 2026

Finer Womanhood Week Booklet, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

Josie Green Washington Papers

A booklet dedicated to the Finer Womanhood Week by the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

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Beta Epsilon Zeta Chapter Program, Beta Epsilon Zeta Chapter Jan 2026

Beta Epsilon Zeta Chapter Program, Beta Epsilon Zeta Chapter

Josie Green Washington Papers

A program for the Beta Epsilon Zeta chapter's "Finer Womanhood Observation".

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Judging Values: Public Confidence In The Federal Courts' Approach To Religion & Morality, Clark L. Hildabrand Jan 2026

Judging Values: Public Confidence In The Federal Courts' Approach To Religion & Morality, Clark L. Hildabrand

University of Memphis Law Review

Each American has his own story about when he learned of the COVID-19 pandemic. For many, that day was March 11, 2020.1 The NBA suspended its season.2 The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic.3 And President Trump announced a ban on travel from European countries.4 Few, however, comprehended in March 2020 that over the next few years we would experience perhaps “the greatest intrusions on civil liberties in the peacetime history of this country.”5 “Executive officials across the country issued emergency decrees on a breathtaking scale,” “forcing people to remain in their homes” and “shutter[ing] businesses and schools, public …

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Good For This Day And This Day Only: A Study On Changes In Court Personnel, Precedent, And Judicial Legitimacy, Daniel Kiel Jan 2026

Good For This Day And This Day Only: A Study On Changes In Court Personnel, Precedent, And Judicial Legitimacy, Daniel Kiel

University of Memphis Law Review

The watershed discarding of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization1 predictably included a discussion of the role of stare decisis. After deciding that the Constitution does not protect the right to make decisions about abortion, the Court considered whether stare decisis counseled leaving Roe in place to protect the integrity of the legal process.2 In this discussion, the majority cited Payne v. Tennessee,3 a fairly obscure 1991 case regarding the admissibility of victim impact evidence in death penalty sentencing hearings.4 In Payne, the Court abandoned several recent precedents, concluding that “[s]tare decisis …

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Snap Removal And The Absurdity Doctrine, Michael M. Gallagher Jan 2026

Snap Removal And The Absurdity Doctrine, Michael M. Gallagher

University of Memphis Law Review

Snap removal, the “swift removal of a case before a forum defendant can be served,”1 is “the rare case in which it is as clear as anything ever can be that Congress did not mean what in strict letter it said.”2 There is no evidence that when the removal statutes were amended in 1948, Congress intended to allow forum defendants to remove a case before being served.3 Indeed, many courts have reached the opposite conclusion.4 Thus, allowing snap removal leads to absurd results.5 Some courts deem snap removal absurd.6 Three circuit courts, however, find this practice acceptable.7 Some scholars claim …

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Constitutional Time: The Temporal Dimension Of Precedent In Consitutional Jurisprudence, Laura A. Cisneros Jan 2026

Constitutional Time: The Temporal Dimension Of Precedent In Consitutional Jurisprudence, Laura A. Cisneros

University of Memphis Law Review

The role of time in constitutional precedent lies at the heart of judicial decision making. While there is a consensus on the importance of precedent, the modalities of its application remain a subject of intense debate within legal circles. At the core of this discourse lies a fundamental tension: the imperative to maintain fidelity to established precedent, thereby ensuring legal stability and predictability, versus the necessity to re-evaluate and potentially overturn precedent in response to evolving societal norms or innovative constitutional interpretations. This dichotomy presents a fundamental challenge to the Supreme Court, requiring a delicate balance between continuity and adaptability …

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The Roberts Court And The District Court, Elodie O. Currier Stoffel Jan 2026

The Roberts Court And The District Court, Elodie O. Currier Stoffel

University of Memphis Law Review

The 2022 and 2023 Supreme Court terms were “blockbusters.”1 From the rousing dissents in Trump v. United States2 to the death knell of Chevron deference3 and the intense debates over the role of history in judicial decision-making encapsulated in Vidal v. Elster,4 the past several terms have provided both significant insight into decisionmaking processes at the Court and substantial change to previously settled law. Its impacts are already the subject of a slew of writing, both in legal journals and the popular press.5 Largely missing from the conversation is discussion of the high Court’s impacts on district courts. While academics …

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Judicial Sanewashing: The Roberts Court's New Canon Of Construction, Erin M. Carr Jan 2026

Judicial Sanewashing: The Roberts Court's New Canon Of Construction, Erin M. Carr

University of Memphis Law Review

In late 2024, a new expression—“sanewashing”—began circulating in the lead-up to the presidential election. The term was used to describe the media’s coverage of Donald Trump, in which journalists, in their attempt to make his often incoherent campaign and media statements seem semi-intelligible, were accused of presenting his ideas as more sensible and cogent than they actually were. While finding its contemporary relevance primarily in politics, this Article argues that the sanewashing phenomenon is not limited to the political branches of government or the reporters who cover it. Instead, the Supreme Court, under the leadership of Chief Justice John Roberts, …

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