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The Strange Politics Of Medicaid Expansion, 47 J. Marshall L. Rev. 947 (2014), Steven Schwinn Jan 2014

The Strange Politics Of Medicaid Expansion, 47 J. Marshall L. Rev. 947 (2014), Steven Schwinn

UIC Law Review

This paper first outlines the Medicaid program, Medicaid expansion in the PPACA, and the Court’s ruling on Medicaid expansion in NFIB. It next explores the impacts of the opposition to Medicaid expansion. In particular, it details the substantial federal resources that opposing states will leave on the table, the health insurance coverage that states stand to deny to their poor citizens, and the constitutional law that opposing states left in NFIB.


Where Are We At? The Illinois Constitution After Forty-Five Years, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1 (2014), Ann Lousin Jan 2014

Where Are We At? The Illinois Constitution After Forty-Five Years, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1 (2014), Ann Lousin

UIC Law Review

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Escape From Freedom: Why “Limited Lockstep” Betrays Our System Of Federalism, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 325 (2014), Timothy P. O'Neill Jan 2014

Escape From Freedom: Why “Limited Lockstep” Betrays Our System Of Federalism, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 325 (2014), Timothy P. O'Neill

UIC Law Review

The Illinois Supreme Court has ironically chosen to make the Illinois Constitution completely insignificant in several areas of constitutional law. It has accomplished this through “the limited lockstep doctrine.” This approach is used to interpret cognate provisions of the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions.


Is Welching On Public Pension Promises An Option For Illinois? An Analysis Of Article Xiii, Section 5 Of Illinois Constitution, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 167 (2014), Eric Madiar Jan 2014

Is Welching On Public Pension Promises An Option For Illinois? An Analysis Of Article Xiii, Section 5 Of Illinois Constitution, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 167 (2014), Eric Madiar

UIC Law Review

This Article reviews not only the Pension Clause’s language and origins, but also the constitutional convention debates discussing it, and relevant court decisions construing the provision. The Article also evaluates the arguments made by legal commentators on behalf of particular stakeholders about whether the Clause allows the legislature to cut the pension benefits of current public employees and retirees as well as other related issues. The Article concludes that the General Assembly cannot unilaterally cut the pension benefits of current employees or retirees as a means to reduce the State’s existing pension liabilities based on the Clause’s plain language, the …


Saving The Deific Decree Exception To The Insanity Defense In Illinois: How A Broad Interpretation Of Religious Command May Cure Establishment Clause Concerns, 46 J. Marshall L. Rev. 561 (2013), Bella Feinstein Jan 2013

Saving The Deific Decree Exception To The Insanity Defense In Illinois: How A Broad Interpretation Of Religious Command May Cure Establishment Clause Concerns, 46 J. Marshall L. Rev. 561 (2013), Bella Feinstein

UIC Law Review

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Clever Contraband: Why Illinois’ Lockstep With The U.S. Supreme Court Gives Police Authority To Search The Bowels Of Your Vehicle, 47 J. Marshall L. Rev. 425 (2013), Jason Cooper Jan 2013

Clever Contraband: Why Illinois’ Lockstep With The U.S. Supreme Court Gives Police Authority To Search The Bowels Of Your Vehicle, 47 J. Marshall L. Rev. 425 (2013), Jason Cooper

UIC Law Review

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Qualified Immunity: Protecting All But The Plainly Incompetent (And Maybe Some Of Them, Too), 45 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1023 (2012), Susan Bendlin Jan 2012

Qualified Immunity: Protecting All But The Plainly Incompetent (And Maybe Some Of Them, Too), 45 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1023 (2012), Susan Bendlin

UIC Law Review

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Fair For Whom? Amazon Kindles The Fight Over Internet Sales Tax, 46 J. Marshall L. Rev. 357 (2012), Matthew Martin Jan 2012

Fair For Whom? Amazon Kindles The Fight Over Internet Sales Tax, 46 J. Marshall L. Rev. 357 (2012), Matthew Martin

UIC Law Review

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Lotteries And Public Policy In American Law, 46 J. Marshall L. Rev. 37 (2012), Stephen Leacock Jan 2012

Lotteries And Public Policy In American Law, 46 J. Marshall L. Rev. 37 (2012), Stephen Leacock

UIC Law Review

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Equal Access Struggle: Counter-Military Recruitment On High School Campuses, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 459 (2011), Phillip Ruben Nava Jan 2011

Equal Access Struggle: Counter-Military Recruitment On High School Campuses, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 459 (2011), Phillip Ruben Nava

UIC Law Review

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Amending The Prison Litigation Reform Act: Imposing Financial Burdens On Prisoners Over Tax Payers, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1061 (2011), Mallory Yontz Jan 2011

Amending The Prison Litigation Reform Act: Imposing Financial Burdens On Prisoners Over Tax Payers, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1061 (2011), Mallory Yontz

UIC Law Review

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Photo Enforcement Programs: Are They Permissible Under The United States Constitution?, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 463 (2010), Paul Mcnaughton Jan 2010

Photo Enforcement Programs: Are They Permissible Under The United States Constitution?, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 463 (2010), Paul Mcnaughton

UIC Law Review

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Gps Monitoring May Cause Orwell To Turn In His Grave, But Will It Escape Constitutional Challenges? A Look At Gps Monitoring Of Domestic Violence Offenders In Illinois, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 845 (2010), Mary Ann Scholl Jan 2010

Gps Monitoring May Cause Orwell To Turn In His Grave, But Will It Escape Constitutional Challenges? A Look At Gps Monitoring Of Domestic Violence Offenders In Illinois, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 845 (2010), Mary Ann Scholl

UIC Law Review

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The Hobbs Act Through The Rivera-Rivera Looking Glass: A Mere Intrusion Upon Basic Fundamental Federalism Principles?, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 237 (2010), Patrick Goodwin Jan 2010

The Hobbs Act Through The Rivera-Rivera Looking Glass: A Mere Intrusion Upon Basic Fundamental Federalism Principles?, 44 J. Marshall L. Rev. 237 (2010), Patrick Goodwin

UIC Law Review

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Reforming The Illinois Criminal Code: Where The Clear Commission Stopped Short Of Its Goals, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 741 (2008), Terri L. Mascherin, Andrew Vail, Jennifer L. Dlugosz Jan 2008

Reforming The Illinois Criminal Code: Where The Clear Commission Stopped Short Of Its Goals, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 741 (2008), Terri L. Mascherin, Andrew Vail, Jennifer L. Dlugosz

UIC Law Review

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"I'D Grab At Anything. And I'D Forget." Domestic Violence Victim Testimony After Davis V. Washington, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 937 (2008), Nancee Alexa Barth Jan 2008

"I'D Grab At Anything. And I'D Forget." Domestic Violence Victim Testimony After Davis V. Washington, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 937 (2008), Nancee Alexa Barth

UIC Law Review

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Rehabilitating Juvenile Sex Offenders With A Life Sentence, 42 J. Marshall L. Rev. 187 (2008), Adam Doeringer Jan 2008

Rehabilitating Juvenile Sex Offenders With A Life Sentence, 42 J. Marshall L. Rev. 187 (2008), Adam Doeringer

UIC Law Review

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Presumptions, Inferences, And Strict Liability In Illinois Criminal Law: Preempting The Presumption Of Innocence?, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 715 (2008), Theodore A. Gottfried, Peter G. Baroni Jan 2008

Presumptions, Inferences, And Strict Liability In Illinois Criminal Law: Preempting The Presumption Of Innocence?, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 715 (2008), Theodore A. Gottfried, Peter G. Baroni

UIC Law Review

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Criminal And Sentencing Law Review Commissions: Detached, Contemplative Decision Making On Matters Of Criminal Justice Reform, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 777 (2008), John J. Cullerton, Kirk W. Dillard, James B. Durkin, Robert S. Molaro, Peter G. Baroni Jan 2008

Criminal And Sentencing Law Review Commissions: Detached, Contemplative Decision Making On Matters Of Criminal Justice Reform, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 777 (2008), John J. Cullerton, Kirk W. Dillard, James B. Durkin, Robert S. Molaro, Peter G. Baroni

UIC Law Review

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Boxing Out The Big Box Retailers: The Legal And Social Impact Of Big Box Living Wage Legislation, 40 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1339 (2007), Christine Niemczyk Jan 2007

Boxing Out The Big Box Retailers: The Legal And Social Impact Of Big Box Living Wage Legislation, 40 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1339 (2007), Christine Niemczyk

UIC Law Review

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Is Chicago's Plan For Transformation Promoting Integration Or Reinforcing Segregation?, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 249 (2007), Joe O'Brien Jan 2007

Is Chicago's Plan For Transformation Promoting Integration Or Reinforcing Segregation?, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 249 (2007), Joe O'Brien

UIC Law Review

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Legalized Gaming And Political Contributions: When The Diceman Cometh, Will Corruption Goeth?, 40 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1089 (2007), Bonny Bumiller Jan 2007

Legalized Gaming And Political Contributions: When The Diceman Cometh, Will Corruption Goeth?, 40 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1089 (2007), Bonny Bumiller

UIC Law Review

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Granholm V. Heald: The Twenty-First Amendment Takes Another Hit - Where Do States Go From Here?, 40 J. Marshall L. Rev. 651 (2007), William Glunz Jan 2007

Granholm V. Heald: The Twenty-First Amendment Takes Another Hit - Where Do States Go From Here?, 40 J. Marshall L. Rev. 651 (2007), William Glunz

UIC Law Review

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Hemlock In The Marketplace: How Freedom Of The Press For College Newspapers Poisons The First Amendment, 40 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1365 (2007), Michael Hopkins Jan 2007

Hemlock In The Marketplace: How Freedom Of The Press For College Newspapers Poisons The First Amendment, 40 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1365 (2007), Michael Hopkins

UIC Law Review

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The Fda Preamble: A Backdoor To Federalization Of Prescription Warning Labels?, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 161 (2007), Cristina Rodríguez Jan 2007

The Fda Preamble: A Backdoor To Federalization Of Prescription Warning Labels?, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 161 (2007), Cristina Rodríguez

UIC Law Review

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Making Our Congressional Elections More Competitive; A Proposal For A Limited Number Of Statewide At-Large Elections In Our More Populous States, 39 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1425 (2006), Walter M. Frank Jan 2006

Making Our Congressional Elections More Competitive; A Proposal For A Limited Number Of Statewide At-Large Elections In Our More Populous States, 39 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1425 (2006), Walter M. Frank

UIC Law Review

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Hitching A Ride: Every Time You Take A Drive, The Government Is Riding With You, 39 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1499 (2006), Benjamin Burnham Jan 2006

Hitching A Ride: Every Time You Take A Drive, The Government Is Riding With You, 39 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1499 (2006), Benjamin Burnham

UIC Law Review

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The History Of Slave Marriage In The United States, 39 J. Marshall L. Rev. 299 (2006), Darlene C. Goring Jan 2006

The History Of Slave Marriage In The United States, 39 J. Marshall L. Rev. 299 (2006), Darlene C. Goring

UIC Law Review

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Felons, Guns, And The Limits Of Federal Power, 39 J. Marshall L. Rev. 385 (2006), Dean A. Strang Jan 2006

Felons, Guns, And The Limits Of Federal Power, 39 J. Marshall L. Rev. 385 (2006), Dean A. Strang

UIC Law Review

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Manson V. Brathwaite: The Supreme Court's Misunderstanding Of Eyewitness Identification, 39 J. Marshall L. Rev. 539 (2006), Ruth Yacona Jan 2006

Manson V. Brathwaite: The Supreme Court's Misunderstanding Of Eyewitness Identification, 39 J. Marshall L. Rev. 539 (2006), Ruth Yacona

UIC Law Review

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