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Vol. 50, No. 5, November 9, 1999, University Of Michigan Law School
Vol. 50, No. 5, November 9, 1999, University Of Michigan Law School
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•LSSS Recognizes Bill Bradley Student Group •Yingtao on Guns •New Winter Courses •The J Arch Project •Movie Reviews •Interview of the Year •Music Reviews
Facing History, Facing Ourselves: Eric Yamamoto And The Quest For Justice, Robert S. Change
Facing History, Facing Ourselves: Eric Yamamoto And The Quest For Justice, Robert S. Change
Michigan Journal of Race and Law
Review of Interracial Justice: Conflict and Reconciliation in Post-Civil Rights America by Eric Yamamoto
Lawyering For Social Change: What's A Lawyer To Do?, Kevin R. Johnson
Lawyering For Social Change: What's A Lawyer To Do?, Kevin R. Johnson
Michigan Journal of Race and Law
This article analyzes two questions that are raised by Professor Yamamoto's provocative article. Part I argues that any significant transformation of the social structure of United States society is far more likely to occur through mass political movements than through litigation. Consequently, advocates of social change, especially those trained in law, should not expect too much reform from the courtrooms. They instead should consider how traditional legal action might complement and encourage-not replace-community activism and political involvement. Put simply, an exclusive focus on litigation will not accomplish fully the desired objective. Part II contends that attorneys' ethical duties to their …
Using Immigration Law To Protect Human Rights: A Legislative Proposal, William J. Aceves, Paul L. Hoffman
Using Immigration Law To Protect Human Rights: A Legislative Proposal, William J. Aceves, Paul L. Hoffman
Michigan Journal of International Law
This Article suggests that the rationale underlying the Nazi persecution and genocide provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act should be extended to all cases where aliens have participated in gross human rights violations. Quite simply, the logic underlying these provisions applies with equal rigor and intensity to all forms of human rights violations regardless of where or when they took place. Immigration relief is truly a priceless treasure. The United States should not become a haven for those aliens who have violated the most fundamental norms of international human rights law. Accordingly, immigration relief must not be provided to …