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Debate On Birthright Citizenship, John Eastman Dr., Ediberto Román
Debate On Birthright Citizenship, John Eastman Dr., Ediberto Román
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The following is the transcript from a debate between Dr. John Eastman and Professor Ediberto Roman, and moderated by Dean of the Florida International University College of Law, Alex Acosta. This debate took place on February 24-25, 2011 as a part of the FIU Law Review's Symposium on immigration reform in the United States. Specifically, this debate centers on the Fourteenth Amendment and birthright citizenship. Both Dr. Eastman and Professor Romdn were given ten minutes for their own remarks, beginning with Dr. Eastman. After the opening remarks, the debate goes into a brief back-and-forth between Dr. Eastman and Professor Roman …
Clarifying Stereotyping, Kerri Lynn Stone
Clarifying Stereotyping, Kerri Lynn Stone
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This Article addresses the largely undefined, misunderstood-yet-often-resorted-to concept of “stereotyping” as a basis for, or sufficient evidence of, liability for employment discrimination. Since, the concept’s genesis in Supreme Court jurisprudence in 1989, Price Waterhouse v. Hopkins, plaintiffs have proffered remarks alleged to be tinged with, or indicating the presence of, impermissible stereotypes as evidence of discrimination based on protected-class status – be that sex, race, color, religion, or national origin – in contravention of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Article examines the language in Hopkins and its precise mandates and guidance for lower courts. It …