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Do Tell! The Rights Of Donor-Conceived Offspring, Naomi Cahn
Do Tell! The Rights Of Donor-Conceived Offspring, Naomi Cahn
Hofstra Law Review
The article discusses the legal rights of donor-conceived children in America, and it mentions U.S. constitutional rights, the laws associated with donor conception in the country, and the concept of double disclosure. Parental rights and children's interests are mentioned, along with respect for familial autonomy and various aspects of U.S. family and health laws. Sperm and egg (ovum) donations are examined, along with the nation's fertility industry and assisted reproductive technology.
Human Rights, Freedom Of Expression, And The Rise Of The Silver Screen, Lawrence M. Friedman
Human Rights, Freedom Of Expression, And The Rise Of The Silver Screen, Lawrence M. Friedman
Hofstra Law Review
The article discusses human rights and the rule of law in America in relation to a freedom of expression right involving exhibitions and presentations of motion pictures. Historical sociology is addressed, along with the concept of absolute equality involving genders, races, and ethic groups. American constitutional rights are examined, along with the United Nations General Assembly's Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the films "The James Boys in Missouri" and "The Night Riders."
Faulkner's Voting Rights Act: The Sound And Fury Of Section Five, Joel Heller
Faulkner's Voting Rights Act: The Sound And Fury Of Section Five, Joel Heller
Hofstra Law Review
In its most recent examination of the Voting Rights Act, the Supreme Court told a story about the South. Although the Court ultimately did not rule on the continued constitutionality of § 5, the VRA provision that singles out certain jurisdictions with a history of racially discriminatory voting practices for additional regulation, its opinion expressed significant doubt that the measure was still justified. In this tale of progress and redemption, the Court concluded that “things have changed in the South.”
One body of commentary that was not considered in this story was the region’s literature. Yet many of these works, …
On Madison, Muslims, And The New York City Police Department, Eric Lane
On Madison, Muslims, And The New York City Police Department, Eric Lane
Hofstra Law Review
In the years before and after the ratification of the United States Constitution, James Madison offered, unsuccessfully, the view that a formal bill of rights would not safeguard individual liberties in the face of excessive federal power or the failure of the system of checks and balances. An examination of New York City Police Department (“NYPD”) treatment of Muslim-Americans in the years following the September 11, 2001 (“9/11”) attacks reveals the wisdom of Madison’s prediction. Since 9/11, the NYPD has espoused the view that the only way to prevent future terrorist attacks is to closely monitor Muslim communities, in case …
"All Muslims Are Like That": How Islamophobia Is Diminishing Americans' Right To Receive Information, Tiffani B. Figueroa
"All Muslims Are Like That": How Islamophobia Is Diminishing Americans' Right To Receive Information, Tiffani B. Figueroa
Hofstra Law Review
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