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Slipping Through The Cracks And Into Schools: The Need For A Uniform Sexual-Predator Tracking System., Shelly George Dec 2008

Slipping Through The Cracks And Into Schools: The Need For A Uniform Sexual-Predator Tracking System., Shelly George

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

Abstract Forthcoming.


The Development Of The Hypothetical Federal Felony: A Solution To Nonuniformity In Immigration., Audra J. Ferguson-Allen Dec 2008

The Development Of The Hypothetical Federal Felony: A Solution To Nonuniformity In Immigration., Audra J. Ferguson-Allen

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

Abstract Forthcoming.


Updated Lessons In Conducting Basics Legal Research By Pro Se Litigants Who Cannot Afford An Attorney., Michael P. Forrest, Mike Martinez Jr., Paul S. Miller Dec 2008

Updated Lessons In Conducting Basics Legal Research By Pro Se Litigants Who Cannot Afford An Attorney., Michael P. Forrest, Mike Martinez Jr., Paul S. Miller

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

Abstract Forthcoming.


Transformative Mediation: Empowering The Oppressed Voices Of A Multicultural City To Foster Strong Democracy., Arby Aiwazian Dec 2008

Transformative Mediation: Empowering The Oppressed Voices Of A Multicultural City To Foster Strong Democracy., Arby Aiwazian

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

Transformative mediation’s promotion of understanding, acceptance, and inclusion fosters a purer democracy by cultivating the individual self-empowerment of traditionally disempowered individuals that is vital to strong and robust democracies. By transforming relationships and empowering individuals, transformative mediation helps foster an arena for self-governance, which inevitably leads to self-empowerment and a purer democracy. Optimistically, as more individuals are empowered through transformative mediation, communities plagued with violence, hatred, and misunderstanding could also reap the benefits by fostering acceptance, communication, inclusion, and understanding. The nature of the United States’ current passive and procedural democratic system further perpetuates inequality by placing political power solely …


Educate Then Exile: Creating A Double Standard In Education For Plyler Students Who Want To Sit For The Bar Exam., J. Austin Smithson Dec 2008

Educate Then Exile: Creating A Double Standard In Education For Plyler Students Who Want To Sit For The Bar Exam., J. Austin Smithson

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

Abstract Forthcoming.


Capital Punishment Or Lack-Of-Capital Punishment - Indigent Death Penalty Dependants Are Penalized By A Procedurally Flawed Counsel Appointment Process., Talia Nye-Keif Dec 2008

Capital Punishment Or Lack-Of-Capital Punishment - Indigent Death Penalty Dependants Are Penalized By A Procedurally Flawed Counsel Appointment Process., Talia Nye-Keif

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

Abstract Forthcoming.


The Plight Of Immigrant Day Laborers: Why They Deserve Protection Under The Law., Analiz Deleon-Vargas Dec 2008

The Plight Of Immigrant Day Laborers: Why They Deserve Protection Under The Law., Analiz Deleon-Vargas

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

Abstract Forthcoming.


Separation Anxiety: Uniting The Families Of Lawful Permanent Residents., Arshil Kabani Dec 2008

Separation Anxiety: Uniting The Families Of Lawful Permanent Residents., Arshil Kabani

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

Abstract Forthcoming.


When Second-Parent Adoption Is The Second-Best Option: The Case For Legislative Reform As The Next Best Option For Same-Sex Couples In The Face Of Continued Marriage Inequality., Jason N.W. Plowman Dec 2008

When Second-Parent Adoption Is The Second-Best Option: The Case For Legislative Reform As The Next Best Option For Same-Sex Couples In The Face Of Continued Marriage Inequality., Jason N.W. Plowman

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

Abstract Forthcoming.


Immigration Reform From The Outside In., Bill Piatt May 2008

Immigration Reform From The Outside In., Bill Piatt

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

Abstract Forthcoming.


Sanctuary's Demise: The Unintended Effects Of State And Local Enforcement Of Immigration Law., Jennifer M. Hansen May 2008

Sanctuary's Demise: The Unintended Effects Of State And Local Enforcement Of Immigration Law., Jennifer M. Hansen

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

Abstract Forthcoming.