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The University of Miami Race & Social Justice Law Review, one of the few law reviews of its kind in As such, our student-editors run this page.

The University of Miami Race & Social Justice Law Review (RSJLR), formerly known as Black Law Review, is a student run journal founded in 2007. Known for being one of the few race and social justice-focused law reviews in the nation, RSJLR is committed to the promotion and publication of scholarly articles that address the legal, social, economic, and psychological issues that affect communities o

f color, as well as other groups affected by social injustice. DISCLAIMER:

The University of Miami Race & Social Justice Law Review (RSJLR) is a student organization. We publish scholarly articles as well as a blog, which we promote via Facebook. These blog posts contain student and author opinions and we do not claim them as the opinion of the University or School of Law. This page and our blog posts are a part of our commitment to providing a scholarly forum that allows for legally relevant discussions related to the history and current state of communities of color as well as other groups affected by social injustice, particularly in the United States. We welcome thoughtful comments and encourage respectful dialogue. Our readership expects RSJLR, whether it be in print form or online, to publish content that is both reasoned and appropriate. As such, RSJLR will not tolerate profanity that detracts from this message and mission, so please express your opinions thoughtfully and respectfully when joining the discussion on our posts. Thank you.

-RSJLR Editoral Staff

04/07/2026

The University of Miami Race & Social Justice Law Review is excited to announce the following students have been selected for publication in Volume 17. Congratulations on all your hard work!

03/31/2026

Congratulations to our newly elected Volume 17 Executive Board!! We are so excited to see you all step into these leadership roles and carry on the mission of RSJLR!!

03/15/2026

This year, RSJLR will host a three-part Lunch and Learn series addressing critical intersections of race, law, and public policy in Florida — from healthcare justice and reproductive rights, to voting rights and racial gerrymandering, to immigration enforcement and Indigenous environmental justice. Through conversations with advocates, scholars, and practitioners, the series will explore how legal frameworks shape access, equity, and community power across these pressing social justice issues.

Register here:
March 18th: Race and Social Justice Law Review Lunch & Learn Series: “Health or Harm?”: https://events.miami.edu/event/race-and-social-justice-law-review-lunch-learn-series-health-or-harm-medicaid-cuts-reproductive-care-and-racial-disparities-in-florida

March 24th: Race and Social Justice Law Review Lunch & Learn Series: Gerrymandering, Voting Power, & More: https://events.miami.edu/event/race-and-social-justice-law-review-lunch-learn-series-gerrymandering-voting-power-race-in-floridas-legislative-maps

March 30th: Race and Social Justice Law Review Lunch & Learn Series: Everglades Detention Center: Immigration Enforcement, Environmental Justice & Indigenous Rights: https://events.miami.edu/event/race-and-social-justice-law-review-lunch-learn-series-everglades-detention-center

02/26/2026

01/15/2026

Curious about Law Review? Join us for our Law Review Meet & Greet on January 29 for a fireside chat with alumni from all five law reviews, followed by networking with students and alumni. Learn how Law Review can shape your legal career!📚⚖️

11/26/2025

The Board of Editors of the University of Miami Race & Social Justice Law Review is pleased to announce our recent issue publication of Volume 16, Issue I. The online publication can be viewed at: https://race-and-social-justice-review.law.miami.edu/volume-16/.

Issue I examines contemporary systemic barriers to accountability and justice in the U.S. legal framework. Articles examine judicial standards governing police use-of-force, advocating for an interpretive shift toward principles of de-escalation and proportionality. They also confront the growing threat posed by authoritarian politics, using Florida’s current socio-legal landscape as a case study. In addition, two student notes and comments analyze the difficulties in deterring civil rights violations committed by police versus those committed in prisons, and argue for the restoration of clemency as an essential safeguard against injustice in capital cases, illustrated by the recent ex*****on of Marcellus Williams. Together, these articles call for a more responsive legal system capable of confronting institutional harm with clarity and accountability.

10/27/2025

Celebrating 15 years of advocacy, scholarship, and impact. Thank you to our editors, authors, and community for being part of this legacy! 🧡💚

10/13/2025

ON THE BLOG: Sydney Perkins examines how flaws in forensic evidence, especially DNA, expose a deep imbalance in the criminal justice system. Click the link in our bio to read it!

05/31/2025

Congratulations to our Volume 16 Junior Staff Editors!! We are so proud of your hard work and thrilled to welcome you to a community of legal advocates and scholars committed to amplifying voices and addressing forms of systemic injustices faced by marginalized communities. We can’t wait to see the meaningful work you will contribute!

04/13/2025

Come learn more about how to get involved with Volume 16 of the Race and Social Justice Law Review!

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