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Alito Versus Roe V. Wade: Dobbs As A Means Of Circumvention, Avoidance, Attenuation And Betrayal Of The Constitution, Antony Hilton
Alito Versus Roe V. Wade: Dobbs As A Means Of Circumvention, Avoidance, Attenuation And Betrayal Of The Constitution, Antony Hilton
American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law
There can be no argument that Justice Alito is a learned justice of great knowledge and reason, and has a superb grasp of the law. As such, despite any opposition to or disagreement with his legal opinions, he is deserving of respect for his intellectual prowess, in general and as it relates to the Constitution. Notwithstanding all the aforementioned, wrong is wrong.
In Defense Of The Juggernaut: The Ethical And Constitutional Argument For Prosecutorial Discretion, David A. Lord
In Defense Of The Juggernaut: The Ethical And Constitutional Argument For Prosecutorial Discretion, David A. Lord
American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law
Within days of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, progressive prosecutors throughout the country announced that if their jurisdictions enacted restrictions on abortion, they would not prosecute the individuals who had these procedures or the doctors who performed them. This is the latest example of situations, like drug crimes, illegal gun possession, and other offenses, where prosecutors have declined to enforce a state law as a matter of public policy. Critics of this broad use of prosecutorial discretion have argued that it violates the constitutional separation of powers.
This Article argues that prosecutorial discretion is well-founded in American …
Deeply Rooted Or Deeply Flawed? A Constitutional Criticism Of Dobbs And Roe's Potential Resurrection, Julian Whitley
Deeply Rooted Or Deeply Flawed? A Constitutional Criticism Of Dobbs And Roe's Potential Resurrection, Julian Whitley
American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law
Abortion has been a divisive issue in this country for decades. Some believe that abortion should be illegal under any circumstance, others believe that abortion under certain circumstances should be legal, and still others believe that abortion should be legal in all circumstances. The issue of abortion was initially decided by the Court in 1973 under Roe v. Wade, where the Court devised a trimester approach.
Pro-Choice (Of Law): Extraterritorial Application Of State Law Using Abortion As A Case Study, Marnie Leonard
Pro-Choice (Of Law): Extraterritorial Application Of State Law Using Abortion As A Case Study, Marnie Leonard
American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law
Madison Underwood was scheduled to receive a life-saving abortion at a clinic in Tennessee when her doctor told her the procedure had been canceled. The Supreme Court had overturned the constitutional right to abortion a few days prior. Although Underwood’s abortion was still legal in Tennessee, her doctor felt performing the procedure was too risky with the law changing so quickly.
The Roots Of Law, Larry D. Barnett
The Roots Of Law, Larry D. Barnett
American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law
No abstract provided.
Abortion, Eugenics, And A Threat To Diversity, Chris Mcchesney
Abortion, Eugenics, And A Threat To Diversity, Chris Mcchesney
The Modern American
No abstract provided.
Casey Skit: A Pedagogical Tool For Interviewing Young Women And Proceeding Through A Judicial Bypass Hearing , Jamin B. Raskin, Ann Shalleck
Casey Skit: A Pedagogical Tool For Interviewing Young Women And Proceeding Through A Judicial Bypass Hearing , Jamin B. Raskin, Ann Shalleck
American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law
No abstract provided.
Casey Reflections, Elizabeth A. Cavendish
Casey Reflections, Elizabeth A. Cavendish
American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law
No abstract provided.
Inapplicability Of Parental Involvement Laws To The Distribution Of Mifepristone (Ru-486) To Minors , Amanda C. Scuder
Inapplicability Of Parental Involvement Laws To The Distribution Of Mifepristone (Ru-486) To Minors , Amanda C. Scuder
American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law
No abstract provided.
Introductory Remarks: The Burden Of Judicial Bypass Proceedings , Ann Shalleck
Introductory Remarks: The Burden Of Judicial Bypass Proceedings , Ann Shalleck
American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law
No abstract provided.
Mother, May I?: Ramifications For Parental Involvement Laws For Minors Seeking Abortion Services , Jennifer Blasdell
Mother, May I?: Ramifications For Parental Involvement Laws For Minors Seeking Abortion Services , Jennifer Blasdell
American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law
No abstract provided.
The Paradox Of Judicial Bypass Proceedings , Jamin B. Raskin
The Paradox Of Judicial Bypass Proceedings , Jamin B. Raskin
American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law
No abstract provided.
Reconsidering Abortion Law: Liberty, Equality, And The Rhetoric Of Planned Parenthood V. Casey , Erin Daly
Reconsidering Abortion Law: Liberty, Equality, And The Rhetoric Of Planned Parenthood V. Casey , Erin Daly
American University Law Review
No abstract provided.
What If Mary Sue Wanted An Abortion Instead? The Effect Of Davis V. Davis On Abortion Rights, Christina L. Misner
What If Mary Sue Wanted An Abortion Instead? The Effect Of Davis V. Davis On Abortion Rights, Christina L. Misner
American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law
No abstract provided.