Maithili Kaushal

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Maithili Kaushal

Hello! My name is Maithili Kaushal and I am currently completing my last year at UCLA, majoring in Political Science and a minor in Public Affairs. I am originally from NorCal near Sacramento, and I am really interested in learning about the injustices in our legal system, and exposing these injustices for the betterment of our communities. I also enjoy reading, spending time with family, and traveling in my free time.

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Chicago Sees Historic Drop in Gun Violence with 1,200 Shooting Victims in 2025

by Maithili Kaushal September 3, 2025 0

Chicago has seen a remarkable and historic decline in gun violence, with the city reporting only 1,200 shooting victims so far this year - the lowest figure since... Read more.

Breaking News, Everyday Injustice

Jailing Expansion Correlates with Rising Mortality Rates, Study Finds

by Maithili Kaushal June 25, 2025 0

Decarceration is the most effective way to reduce the health burdens associated with incarceration, as it can decrease mortality rates by 39% and overdose deaths... Read more.

Breaking News, Everyday Injustice

Supreme Court Rejects Student’s Challenge to ‘Two Genders’ T-Shirt Ban

by Maithili Kaushal May 29, 2025 8

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the case of a Massachusetts middle school student who challenged his school's decision to prohibit him from wearing a... Read more.

Breaking News, Everyday Injustice

NYU Law Students Forced to Pledge Not to Protest to Sit for Final Exams

by Maithili Kaushal May 6, 2025 0

Pro-Palestine law students at NYU were told they must agree to refrain from protesting in order to be allowed back on campus and sit for their final exams, or they... Read more.