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February 13, 2026

Archaeological studies of the public squares of ancient Rome and Pompeii revealed that social commentary was pervasive through graffiti in public spaces.[2] Such visible and public graffiti also included, most interestingly, false statements about politicians and demeaning comments about women.[3] Clearly, a sense of deja vu with social media at present.

The question, though, is what infrastructure did the ancient officials of Rome and Roman law have to deal with the ethical and legal issues of egregious, false statements in public spaces?

ArticleFrederick Mostert & Isabella FazioFebruary 13, 2026Article, 2026

Human Rights Violations and Sportswashing Narrative in the United Arab Emirates

February 13, 2026

Authoritative regimes, like the United Arab Emirates (UAE), determined to reshape their international image, are investing heavily in sports by sponsoring renowned teams and hosting major competitions,[3] all while distracting from their human rights violations[4], a practice known as sportswashing, in which sports is used to “project a positive image […] in order to increase their credibility and status on the world’s stage.”[5]

ArticleEmilie Bidalet & Victoria FoleyFebruary 13, 2026Article, 2026

Federalism, Treaty Norms, and the U.N. Report on American Education

The Notre Dame Journal of International and Comparative Law is honored to feature Professor Jorge Barrera-Rojas as he concludes his tenure as Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School. Native from Chile, and now serving as an Olin-Searle Fellow and Associate Research Scholar in Law at Yale Law School, Professor Barrera-Rojas has distinguished himself as a scholar of constitutional and human rights law, with prior appointments at the University of Chile, University San Sebastián, and as a non-resident Fellow at the Stanford Law School Constitutional Law Center. His published and forthcoming work in the Illinois Law Review, Washington & Lee Law Review, and George Washington International Law Review reflects a sustained commitment to comparative constitutional design, education law, and the interaction between state authority and individual freedom. His work at Notre Dame’s Church, State & Society Program has exemplified the intellectual rigor and moral clarity that define the best traditions of the academy. While at Notre Dame, he also served as the Assistant Symposium Chair for the Notre Dame Journal of International and Comparative Law (JICL).

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