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Fax: The White House Office Of The Press Secretary December 8, 1997, The White House
Fax: The White House Office Of The Press Secretary December 8, 1997, The White House
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Memorandum for the Secretary of State. A fax disseminate the “Presidential determination on waiver and certification of statutory provisions regarding the Palestine Liberation Organization”.
Section 6: Civil Rights, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School
Section 6: Civil Rights, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School
Supreme Court Preview
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Introduction, Symposium On Section 1983 (Symposium Editor), Sheldon Nahmod
Introduction, Symposium On Section 1983 (Symposium Editor), Sheldon Nahmod
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The Restructuring Of Narrative And Empathy In Section 1983 Cases (Symposium), Sheldon Nahmod
The Restructuring Of Narrative And Empathy In Section 1983 Cases (Symposium), Sheldon Nahmod
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Race, Cops, And Traffic Stops, Angela J. Davis
Race, Cops, And Traffic Stops, Angela J. Davis
Articles in Law Reviews & Other Academic Journals
This article discusses the Supreme Court's failure to provide a clear and effective remedy for discriminatory pretextual traffic stops. The first part explores the discretionary nature of pretextual stops and their discriminatory effect on African-Americans and Latinos. Then, the article examines Whren v. United States, a Supreme Court case in which the petitioners claimed that these “pretextual stops” violate the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution and are racially discriminatory. The Supreme Court rejected the claim, upholding the constitutionality of pretextual stops based on probable cause and noting that claims of racial discrimination must be challenged under the Equal Protection Clause. …
An Old Debate Continues Over Integrated Schools, Davison M. Douglas
An Old Debate Continues Over Integrated Schools, Davison M. Douglas
Faculty Publications
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Affirmative Action, A Look At South Africa And The United States: A Question Of Pigmentation Or Leveling The Playing Field, Lundy Langston
Affirmative Action, A Look At South Africa And The United States: A Question Of Pigmentation Or Leveling The Playing Field, Lundy Langston
Journal Publications
Affirmative action is one of the most divisive issues in the United States today.' Proponents of affirmative action argue that the United States has not come far enough in leveling the playing field. They argue that affirmative action programs are needed as much today-if not more-than when the balancing policies initially took effect. Opponents of affirmative action argue that race-based decision-making is undemocratic and discriminates against the majoritarian members in United States society. As we prepare to exit the twentieth century, we are confronted with the need to resolve the affirmative action dilemma. Do we eliminate affirmative-action programs altogether and …