Articles related to "Equal Protection"
The Equal Protection Clause
In the wake of Southern resistance to Federal Reconstruction laws, Congress crafted the 14th Amendment to guarantee all citizens equal protection of the laws.
equal protection clause • reasons for the equal protection clause • southern response to the equal protection clause • section one of the 14th amendment • why equal protection under the laws was needed
In the wake of Southern resistance to Federal Reconstruction laws, Congress crafted the 14th Amendment to guarantee all citizens equal protection of the laws.
equal protection clause • reasons for the equal protection clause • southern response to the equal protection clause • section one of the 14th amendment • why equal protection under the laws was needed
A Judicial Revolution
A look at the recalcitrant Texas courts, particulary when it comes to death penalty cases - an area the state knows well.
supreme court • death penalty • eighth amendment • equal protection
A look at the recalcitrant Texas courts, particulary when it comes to death penalty cases - an area the state knows well.
supreme court • death penalty • eighth amendment • equal protection
Death Blow?
The Texas legislature has walked on water. Not really, but by passing a law that gives capital-case juries an option of life without parole, they've ventured into the land of miracles. Look and see.
supreme court • equal protection • justice • capital cases • death penalty
The Texas legislature has walked on water. Not really, but by passing a law that gives capital-case juries an option of life without parole, they've ventured into the land of miracles. Look and see.
supreme court • equal protection • justice • capital cases • death penalty
Doing Something Positive
A candid look at the University of Michigan's admissions program. For or against, it's important to have the facts about what they actually do, and why.
fourteenth amendment • equal protection clause • supreme court • affirmative action • compelling state interest
A candid look at the University of Michigan's admissions program. For or against, it's important to have the facts about what they actually do, and why.
fourteenth amendment • equal protection clause • supreme court • affirmative action • compelling state interest
Double The Trouble
When the Supreme Court decided that the use of race in forming laws or policy demands strict scrutiny in its review, they meant it - even for those unfortunate incarcerates. Yep, read this.
supreme court • equal protection • fourteenth amendment
When the Supreme Court decided that the use of race in forming laws or policy demands strict scrutiny in its review, they meant it - even for those unfortunate incarcerates. Yep, read this.
supreme court • equal protection • fourteenth amendment
Sex Discrimination and Equal Protection
The US Supreme Court has examined sex discrimination in diverse contexts including military service, education, and criminal law. These are the key cases.
supreme court cases sex discrimination • supreme court cases equal protection • equal protection and sex discrimination • intermediate scrutiny • sex discrimination constitutional law
The US Supreme Court has examined sex discrimination in diverse contexts including military service, education, and criminal law. These are the key cases.
supreme court cases sex discrimination • supreme court cases equal protection • equal protection and sex discrimination • intermediate scrutiny • sex discrimination constitutional law
The Fourteenth Amendment to the US Constitution
While the 13th Amendment abolished slavery, it did nothing regarding the legal status of the former slaves. The 14th Amendment gave them citizenship and did much more.
fourteenth amendment • due process • equal protection • privileges and immunities • us citizenship
While the 13th Amendment abolished slavery, it did nothing regarding the legal status of the former slaves. The 14th Amendment gave them citizenship and did much more.
fourteenth amendment • due process • equal protection • privileges and immunities • us citizenship
Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court Case
Brown v. Board of Education was a major Supreme Court case from 1954, in which segregation was deemed not fitting to the Fourteenth Amendment.
supreme court case brown v board education • brown board education topeka • landmark supreme court case • brown board 1954 • civil rights supreme court
Brown v. Board of Education was a major Supreme Court case from 1954, in which segregation was deemed not fitting to the Fourteenth Amendment.
supreme court case brown v board education • brown board education topeka • landmark supreme court case • brown board 1954 • civil rights supreme court
Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court Case, 1896
The ruling on this Supreme Court case determined that racial segregation was constitutional because races and different races' facilities were "separate but equal."
plessy v ferguson • plessy v ferguson supreme court • plessy ferguson 1896 • equal protection clause segregation • plessy ferguson segregation plessy ferguson brown
The ruling on this Supreme Court case determined that racial segregation was constitutional because races and different races' facilities were "separate but equal."
plessy v ferguson • plessy v ferguson supreme court • plessy ferguson 1896 • equal protection clause segregation • plessy ferguson segregation plessy ferguson brown
The Constitutional Same Sex Marriage Debate
Though it takes on a number of variations, the battle over same sex marriage at a state level focuses essentially on two constitutional issues: liberty and equality.
same sex marriage • same sex marriage rights • same sex marriage issue • equal protection • same sex marriage states
Though it takes on a number of variations, the battle over same sex marriage at a state level focuses essentially on two constitutional issues: liberty and equality.
same sex marriage • same sex marriage rights • same sex marriage issue • equal protection • same sex marriage states
The Gay Marriage Debate
A look at the historical and legal contexts in which the American gay marriage debate is taking place.
history • law • gay marriage • constitution • amendment
A look at the historical and legal contexts in which the American gay marriage debate is taking place.
history • law • gay marriage • constitution • amendment
Iowa Supreme Court Mandates Same-Sex Marriage
In an April 3, 2009 opinion, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled the exclusion of same-sex marriage unconstitutional under the Iowa Constitution's equal protection clause.
gay marriage • equal protection • iowa supreme court • varnum • same sex marriage law
In an April 3, 2009 opinion, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled the exclusion of same-sex marriage unconstitutional under the Iowa Constitution's equal protection clause.
gay marriage • equal protection • iowa supreme court • varnum • same sex marriage law
Same Sex Unions and the Political Process
It is like that society is moving in the direction of some sort of recognition of same-sex unions. It is important that any such decisions are the result of the political process and not imposed by judicial fiat.
same-sex union • fourteenth amendment
It is like that society is moving in the direction of some sort of recognition of same-sex unions. It is important that any such decisions are the result of the political process and not imposed by judicial fiat.
same-sex union • fourteenth amendment
Buck v. Bell (1927)
Eugenics and selective breeding did not begin in Nazi Germany, but had roots in the United States, where several states had adopted compulsory sterilization laws.
buck v. bell • eugenics • selective breeding • nazi germany • compulsory sterilization law
Eugenics and selective breeding did not begin in Nazi Germany, but had roots in the United States, where several states had adopted compulsory sterilization laws.
buck v. bell • eugenics • selective breeding • nazi germany • compulsory sterilization law
Eroding the Fourteenth Amendment
The logic of the US Supreme Court in two University of Michigan cases will serve to undermine the Fourteenth Amendment.
grutter v. bollinger • gratz v. bollinger • affirmative action • racial preferences
The logic of the US Supreme Court in two University of Michigan cases will serve to undermine the Fourteenth Amendment.
grutter v. bollinger • gratz v. bollinger • affirmative action • racial preferences
A Season to Celebrate
Canada is by law and constitution a multicultural nation where the rights of all religions are protected equally. The application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms continues to evolve.
year 2000 • celebrate • multiculturalism • constitution act • charter of rights and freedoms
Canada is by law and constitution a multicultural nation where the rights of all religions are protected equally. The application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms continues to evolve.
year 2000 • celebrate • multiculturalism • constitution act • charter of rights and freedoms
The disabled should insure that leaders respect their rights.
Disabled rights may be under attack.
ada • civil rights • progressive • unconstitutional • human rights
Disabled rights may be under attack.
ada • civil rights • progressive • unconstitutional • human rights
US Constitutional Rights for Criminal Defendants
A criminal defendant has many protections from the power of government to take away his life, liberty or property. These protections are found in the US Constitution.
constitutional rights • bill of rights • fourteenth amendment • miranda warnings. bill of attainder • ex post facto
A criminal defendant has many protections from the power of government to take away his life, liberty or property. These protections are found in the US Constitution.
constitutional rights • bill of rights • fourteenth amendment • miranda warnings. bill of attainder • ex post facto
From Bakke to Atkinson
The University of California is continually trying to sneak into the college admissions process perferential treatment on the basis of race.
The University of California is continually trying to sneak into the college admissions process perferential treatment on the basis of race.
Racial Preferences Case to be Heard
The US Supreme Cout as agreed to a hear an important racial preferences case. The University of Michigan was sued for its admissions policies. The Court will decide to what extent skin pigmentation is a relevant criteria for college admissions.
bakke • defunis • university of michigan • racial preferences.
The US Supreme Cout as agreed to a hear an important racial preferences case. The University of Michigan was sued for its admissions policies. The Court will decide to what extent skin pigmentation is a relevant criteria for college admissions.
bakke • defunis • university of michigan • racial preferences.
Laboring at the UN Conference on Racism
The UN Conference on Racism has turned into a mess - Israel and the US withdrew because of the vehement hatred towards Israel's treatment of Palestinians even though it is mostly unwarranted as a central focus of the conference.
israel • palestine • un • united • nations
The UN Conference on Racism has turned into a mess - Israel and the US withdrew because of the vehement hatred towards Israel's treatment of Palestinians even though it is mostly unwarranted as a central focus of the conference.
israel • palestine • un • united • nations
Learn About Referendum 71 in Washington State
The approval or rejection of referendum 71 will determine whether or not every one in Washington state will be granted equal rights in the eyes of the law.
referendum 71 • domestic partnerships • washington state gay rights • washington state domestic partnership • marriage
The approval or rejection of referendum 71 will determine whether or not every one in Washington state will be granted equal rights in the eyes of the law.
referendum 71 • domestic partnerships • washington state gay rights • washington state domestic partnership • marriage
Maine Won't Discriminate
The Maine legislature, like many other state legislatures, decided that they should have the same equal protection as any other Maine citizen. In March 2005, Maine's legislature voted to end discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in areas of housing, employment, credit, accommodations, and education.
maine • maine won't discriminate • sexual orientation • discrimination • gay rights
The Maine legislature, like many other state legislatures, decided that they should have the same equal protection as any other Maine citizen. In March 2005, Maine's legislature voted to end discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in areas of housing, employment, credit, accommodations, and education.
maine • maine won't discriminate • sexual orientation • discrimination • gay rights
California's Proposition 8
In a heated contest, those on both sides of the debate over gay marriage are racing to the November 4, 2008 election.
california proposition 8 ban gay marriage • california proposition 8 marriage equality marriag • no on 8 campaign protect marriage coalition • gay marriage proposition 22 • california supreme court ban on gay marriage
In a heated contest, those on both sides of the debate over gay marriage are racing to the November 4, 2008 election.
california proposition 8 ban gay marriage • california proposition 8 marriage equality marriag • no on 8 campaign protect marriage coalition • gay marriage proposition 22 • california supreme court ban on gay marriage
California's Proposition 8
On Election Day, Californians will vote to eliminate same-sex marriage or keep it legal. Here's why Prop 8 is the hot-button issue among LGBT voters this year.
proposition 8 • same-sex marriage in california • gay marriage in california • prop 8 ballot measure • civil unions in california
On Election Day, Californians will vote to eliminate same-sex marriage or keep it legal. Here's why Prop 8 is the hot-button issue among LGBT voters this year.
proposition 8 • same-sex marriage in california • gay marriage in california • prop 8 ballot measure • civil unions in california
California's Proposition 8 and Same-Sex Marriage
On Election Day, Californians will vote to eliminate same-sex marriage or keep it legal. Here's why Prop 8 is the hot-button issue among LGBT voters this year.
proposition 8 • same-sex marriage in california • gay marriage in california • prop 8 ballot measure • civil unions in california
On Election Day, Californians will vote to eliminate same-sex marriage or keep it legal. Here's why Prop 8 is the hot-button issue among LGBT voters this year.
proposition 8 • same-sex marriage in california • gay marriage in california • prop 8 ballot measure • civil unions in california
Deleting Sex Issues from Civil Unions, Marriages
The legality of same sex unions is in the news again because of an Iowa court decision and Vermont legislation. Here is a new look at problem-solving for this issue.
same sex unions • same sex marriages • remove sex from issues of same sex civil unions an • civil unions by government • marriages for church
The legality of same sex unions is in the news again because of an Iowa court decision and Vermont legislation. Here is a new look at problem-solving for this issue.
same sex unions • same sex marriages • remove sex from issues of same sex civil unions an • civil unions by government • marriages for church
From Republic to Democracy
The proclamation that all men are created equal took a long time to fulfill in a nation that originally denied political rights to all but propertied white males.
republic to democracy • american democracy • evolution of us political rights • political and social rights in the united states • democracy and citizenship
The proclamation that all men are created equal took a long time to fulfill in a nation that originally denied political rights to all but propertied white males.
republic to democracy • american democracy • evolution of us political rights • political and social rights in the united states • democracy and citizenship
How an Attorney General Enforces the Law
The Senate committee that considered the confirmation of John Ashcroft for Attorney General missed the point.
The Senate committee that considered the confirmation of John Ashcroft for Attorney General missed the point.
How to Brief Cases
Briefing cases is the most popular form of note-taking in law school, and is a great way to keep the information about a case at hand in class.
how to brief a case • how to find a case holding • how to find the issue in a case • briefing cases law school • case briefs
Briefing cases is the most popular form of note-taking in law school, and is a great way to keep the information about a case at hand in class.
how to brief a case • how to find a case holding • how to find the issue in a case • briefing cases law school • case briefs
Immigrant Detention in the European Union
The Return Directive is a controversial document approved by the European Parliament in June 2008, which allows for immigrant detention for up to 18 months.
return directive adopted by european parliament • immigrant detention • jail undocumented immigrants • judicial review of detention • contradictory positions of political groups
The Return Directive is a controversial document approved by the European Parliament in June 2008, which allows for immigrant detention for up to 18 months.
return directive adopted by european parliament • immigrant detention • jail undocumented immigrants • judicial review of detention • contradictory positions of political groups
Landmark Supreme Court Cases in the Last Century
There have been a number of landmark Supreme Court cases over the last 100 years. The court's rulings in these cases have helped to shape the nation.
landmark supreme court cases • important supreme court cases • constitution supreme court • supreme court rulings • historic supreme court
There have been a number of landmark Supreme Court cases over the last 100 years. The court's rulings in these cases have helped to shape the nation.
landmark supreme court cases • important supreme court cases • constitution supreme court • supreme court rulings • historic supreme court
Leaders must have personal knowlege on disability to help us.
Personal knowlege about disability is the only way to effectivally educate leaders on effective ways to help the disaled help themselves.
disabled. personal knowlege • rehabilitation act • research • law • civil rights
Personal knowlege about disability is the only way to effectivally educate leaders on effective ways to help the disaled help themselves.
disabled. personal knowlege • rehabilitation act • research • law • civil rights
Maine Legalizes Same-sex Marriage
On Wednesday, May 6, 2009, Governor John E. Baldacci of Maine signed LD 1020, An Act to End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom into law.
same-sex marriage maine • gay marriage maine • marriage equality maine • lgbt rights maine • ld 1020
On Wednesday, May 6, 2009, Governor John E. Baldacci of Maine signed LD 1020, An Act to End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom into law.
same-sex marriage maine • gay marriage maine • marriage equality maine • lgbt rights maine • ld 1020
New England on the Forefront of Gay Marriage
New England is emerging as the U.S. region with the most potential for gays and lesbians fighting for legal recognition of their partnerships.
gay marriage in new england • same-sex marriage • states that allow same-sex marriage • states with civil unions • gay marriage states
New England is emerging as the U.S. region with the most potential for gays and lesbians fighting for legal recognition of their partnerships.
gay marriage in new england • same-sex marriage • states that allow same-sex marriage • states with civil unions • gay marriage states
New Twist in Britney Spears' Case
Court documents allege Spears' denied the right to finances, friends and privacy.
britney spears • lynne spears • kevin federline • tmz.com • tmz
Court documents allege Spears' denied the right to finances, friends and privacy.
britney spears • lynne spears • kevin federline • tmz.com • tmz
The Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution
The Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution is part of the Bill of Rights. It grants certain rights in the context of criminal prosecutions.
eighth amendment • excessive bail • excessive fines • cruel and unusual punishment • death penalty
The Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution is part of the Bill of Rights. It grants certain rights in the context of criminal prosecutions.
eighth amendment • excessive bail • excessive fines • cruel and unusual punishment • death penalty
The Green Collar Economy - Book Review
In "The Green Collar Economy," activist Van Jones calls for a mass movement to deliver us from our ecological and economic crises.
van jones • green new deal • green collar economy • african-american environmentalist • green for all
In "The Green Collar Economy," activist Van Jones calls for a mass movement to deliver us from our ecological and economic crises.
van jones • green new deal • green collar economy • african-american environmentalist • green for all
The House of Earl
In a continuation of a series on Supreme Court Justices who have made a difference in our lives, I look at, perhaps, the most profound of them all, Earl Warren.
chief justice • 14th amendment • supreme court
In a continuation of a series on Supreme Court Justices who have made a difference in our lives, I look at, perhaps, the most profound of them all, Earl Warren.
chief justice • 14th amendment • supreme court
The White Knot Campaign
Proudly support marriage equality: the simple act of wearing a White Knot can make a difference!
white knot • knot • white knot ribbon • white ribbon • gay marriage
Proudly support marriage equality: the simple act of wearing a White Knot can make a difference!
white knot • knot • white knot ribbon • white ribbon • gay marriage
U.S. Republican Party on Social Issues
The U.S. Republican Party was founded on the ideals of equality and supported the freedom of slaves, the right of blacks and women to vote and institution of civil rights
republican party social issues • history republican party equal rights • equality • oppose slavery • end of slavery
The U.S. Republican Party was founded on the ideals of equality and supported the freedom of slaves, the right of blacks and women to vote and institution of civil rights
republican party social issues • history republican party equal rights • equality • oppose slavery • end of slavery
Vocab: FAPE
The law says that your school system is obligated to provide a student with disabilities with a FAPE – a free appropriate public education. Do you know what that MEANS?
free appropriate public education • fape • lre • least restrictive environment • special education
The law says that your school system is obligated to provide a student with disabilities with a FAPE – a free appropriate public education. Do you know what that MEANS?
free appropriate public education • fape • lre • least restrictive environment • special education
Apologize for the legacy slavery left behind...
A look at the issue from a differant view point; one that holds the Federal Goeverment liable for the legacy of slavery...
slavery • black american • federal government
A look at the issue from a differant view point; one that holds the Federal Goeverment liable for the legacy of slavery...
slavery • black american • federal government
Dancing with Death
The death penalty, always a hot-button topic of conversation and debate, becomes a virtual boiling pot when the government takes someone's life in the absence of the commission of a murder. One of our sister states has entered the fray by ordering that a man's life be ended, after he brutally raped a young girl. Is the practice of killing without a killing, justice, or a dangerous waltz?
death penalty • supreme court • eighth amendment
The death penalty, always a hot-button topic of conversation and debate, becomes a virtual boiling pot when the government takes someone's life in the absence of the commission of a murder. One of our sister states has entered the fray by ordering that a man's life be ended, after he brutally raped a young girl. Is the practice of killing without a killing, justice, or a dangerous waltz?
death penalty • supreme court • eighth amendment
Gettysburg Address Delivered by Lincoln
President Lincoln's most famous speech of 10 poetic sentences was at first received along partisan lines, but it is now regarded as one of the best in American history.
abraham lincoln • gettysburg address • u.s. civil war • oratory • poetry
President Lincoln's most famous speech of 10 poetic sentences was at first received along partisan lines, but it is now regarded as one of the best in American history.
abraham lincoln • gettysburg address • u.s. civil war • oratory • poetry
Iowa, Vermont Legalize Gay Marriage
Vermont became the first state in the nation to allow gay marriage through a law, just a few days after the Iowa Supreme Court overturned a law banning gay marriage.
gay marriage • defense of marriage act • california • iowa • vermont
Vermont became the first state in the nation to allow gay marriage through a law, just a few days after the Iowa Supreme Court overturned a law banning gay marriage.
gay marriage • defense of marriage act • california • iowa • vermont
Ontarians with Disabilities Act - What's Next?
1,500,000 Ontarians with disabilities face many kinds of barriers, which prevent them from participating fully in the economic, social and cultural life of our province. This situation is, of course, not unique to Ontario. These barriers can be physical in nature, relate to the inability to access information, or to attitudinal issues in society.
ontarians with disabilities act
1,500,000 Ontarians with disabilities face many kinds of barriers, which prevent them from participating fully in the economic, social and cultural life of our province. This situation is, of course, not unique to Ontario. These barriers can be physical in nature, relate to the inability to access information, or to attitudinal issues in society.
ontarians with disabilities act
Racial Profiling in College Admissions
A court finds that the University of Michigan engages in racial profiling in law school admissions.
A court finds that the University of Michigan engages in racial profiling in law school admissions.
Restoring Trust to the Medical Justice System
Physicians, medical researchers and legislators have expressed increasing concern about whether the civil justice system is still best for trying medical liability cases.
medical malpractice • health courts • seventh amendment. civil justice system • jury trials • expert witness
Physicians, medical researchers and legislators have expressed increasing concern about whether the civil justice system is still best for trying medical liability cases.
medical malpractice • health courts • seventh amendment. civil justice system • jury trials • expert witness
The Display of the Ten Commandments and the Incorporation Doctrine
The flap over the display of the Ten Commandments masks a far more important quarrel over the incorporation doctine.
judge roy moore • incorporation doctrine • ten commandments
The flap over the display of the Ten Commandments masks a far more important quarrel over the incorporation doctine.
judge roy moore • incorporation doctrine • ten commandments
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