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Unequal Treatment Of United States Citizens: Eroding The Constitutional Safeguards, Irma Alicia Cabrera Ramirez
Unequal Treatment Of United States Citizens: Eroding The Constitutional Safeguards, Irma Alicia Cabrera Ramirez
Golden Gate University Law Review
This comment examines the unequal treatment of United States citizens who are labeled enemy combatants by looking at the factual and procedural background of Padilla, Hamdi and Lindh. Next, this comment examines the origins of the label enemy combatant and the constitutional safeguards afforded to criminal defendants in similar situations as Padilla, Hamdi,and Lindh. The terrorist acts Padilla, Hamdi, and Lindh are accused of involve international laws. Therefore, this comment will examine the Geneva Conventions as a means to understand humanitarian protections that may cover Padilla and Hamdi. Finally, this comment will provide recommendations for some of the issues raised.
Housing Our Criminals: Finding Housing For The Ex-Offender In The Twenty-First Century, Heidi Lee Cain
Housing Our Criminals: Finding Housing For The Ex-Offender In The Twenty-First Century, Heidi Lee Cain
Golden Gate University Law Review
This Comment examines the United States Supreme Court's statement in The Department of Housing and Urban Development v. Rucker that a strict liability clause would be enforceable in private leases. The Court accordingly infers that ex-offenders and suspected offenders would encounter obstacles in their attempt to receive and maintain housing leases, both public and private. Part II discusses the "One Strike and You're Out" housing act and the Court's decision in Rucker. The Court upheld the federally mandated public housing strict liability clause in part because the tenant would be treated the same in a private lease. This Comment thus …
Creating Reasonable Accommodations Without An Undue Burden: The Future Effects The Ada Will Have On Golf Courses, Janet Barbookles
Creating Reasonable Accommodations Without An Undue Burden: The Future Effects The Ada Will Have On Golf Courses, Janet Barbookles
Golden Gate University Law Review
This Comment examines the possible accommodations and structural improvements that golf course owners may be required to provide for disabled golfers to comply with ADA regulations. Part I discusses Title III of the ADA, which ensures that private entities offering commercial facilities and providing places of public accommodations provide equal access to all. Part II examines possible future accommodations, the reasonableness of these accommodations and whether they create an undue burden for golf clubs. Part III argues ways in which possible accommodations might fundamentally alter the nature of professional golf. Part IV recommends achievable solutions for golf clubs in making …