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Comment: Prison For You. Profit For Me. Systemic Racism Effectively Bars Blacks From Participation In Newly-Legal Marijuana Industry, Elizabeth Danquah-Brobby
Comment: Prison For You. Profit For Me. Systemic Racism Effectively Bars Blacks From Participation In Newly-Legal Marijuana Industry, Elizabeth Danquah-Brobby
University of Baltimore Law Review
Historically, blacks have been prosecuted and convicted across the United States at significantly higher rates when compared to whites for marijuana-related crimes, despite the fact that studies indicate marijuana use by whites and blacks is relatively equal. Further, individuals with lower economic means were dually susceptible to conviction as a result of less vigorous legal representation.
Now, laws have legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes in twenty-six states, along with a small portion of states (seven) legalizing marijuana for recreational use. Yet retroactive ameliorative relief is not widely available to those who were convicted under circumstances that are now legal, and …
Blind Justice: The Need To Introduce Diverse Perspectives Into Our Legal System, Edward H. Richardson
Blind Justice: The Need To Introduce Diverse Perspectives Into Our Legal System, Edward H. Richardson
University of Baltimore Law Review
Peggy Young was finally pregnant. This was the third time that she attempted in vitro fertilization. The first time, in 2005, the procedure was successful, but Young suffered a miscarriage. The second attempt at in vitro fertilization, in February 2006, failed. The third round, in July of 2006, was a success. Each time that Young underwent an in vitro fertilization attempt, she requested, and received, a leave of absence from her job at United Parcel Service (UPS).
But what should have been a joyous occasion-a pregnancy resulting in the birth of Young's daughter Triniti- turned into a battle with UPS …
The Criminal Justice Principles Of Charles Hamilton Houston: Lessons In Innovation, José F. Anderson
The Criminal Justice Principles Of Charles Hamilton Houston: Lessons In Innovation, José F. Anderson
University of Baltimore Law Review
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Speech: Journey To Justice: Fiftieth Anniversary Of Brown V. Board Of Education, Robert M. Bell
Speech: Journey To Justice: Fiftieth Anniversary Of Brown V. Board Of Education, Robert M. Bell
University of Baltimore Law Review
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Commentary: A Perspective On Civil Rights Challenges, Deval L. Patrick
Commentary: A Perspective On Civil Rights Challenges, Deval L. Patrick
University of Baltimore Law Review
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Report Of The Special Joint Committee On Gender Bias In The Courts — May 1989
Report Of The Special Joint Committee On Gender Bias In The Courts — May 1989
University of Baltimore Law Review
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