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Human Rights Law

The University of Akron

2015

Homosexuality

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In Re Adoption Of Charles B. - A Tough Act To Follow, Deborah M. Arik Jul 2015

In Re Adoption Of Charles B. - A Tough Act To Follow, Deborah M. Arik

Akron Law Review

This Note first discusses homosexuality and examines Ohio's position on adoption, child custody, and custody disputes involving homosexual parents." The Note then reviews other states' positions on homosexual adoption. The remainder of the Note analyzes the Charles B. decisions" and discusses future questions that the Court will need to answer."


Coming Out Is A Free Pass Out: Boy Scouts Of America V. Dale, N. Nicole Endejann Jul 2015

Coming Out Is A Free Pass Out: Boy Scouts Of America V. Dale, N. Nicole Endejann

Akron Law Review

This Note discusses the three Supreme Court cases that have delineated the battle between public accommodation laws and an organization’s freedom of expressive association: Roberts v. United States Jaycees, Board of Directors of Rotary International v. Rotary Club of Duarte, and New York State Club Association, Inc. v. City of New York. Specifically, this Note focuses on the development of the balancing test which courts use to protect these two constitutional freedoms. This Note then analyzes the Supreme Court’s decision in Boy Scouts of America v. Dale, pointing out its deviations from the Roberts Trilogy. Finally, this Note explains the …