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On The Horns Of A Dilemma: Climate Adaption And Legal Profession, Mark S. Davis
On The Horns Of A Dilemma: Climate Adaption And Legal Profession, Mark S. Davis
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
Few aspects of life will be spared disruptions attributed to climate change,
but those disruptions will not be evenly distributed or borne. While much
attention is being given to large-scale plans and programs aimed at effectively
and equitably coping with those disruptions, the fact is the burdens and
responsibility of planning and acting are falling mostly on individual families,
businesses, and communities. Those with access to resources and professional
assistance, specifically legal services, will stand a better chance of
adapting and prospering. Those without will likely fare worse—and already
are. In order to get better and more equitable outcomes, it …
Deconstructing Inequality: Cumulative Impacts, Environmental Justice, And Interstate Redevelopment, Lemir Teron
Deconstructing Inequality: Cumulative Impacts, Environmental Justice, And Interstate Redevelopment, Lemir Teron
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
The siting and development of Interstate 81 in Syracuse, New York, similar
to highway projects across the nation, lead to the displacement of Black
Syracusans
and has exposed thousands of remaining residents at heightened
environmental harm. As the interstate is slated to be redeveloped due to age
and safety issues, national attention has focused on the highway as a potential
exemplar for similar projects across the United States. Federal law mandates
that environmental impact analysis be conducted, and due to the prevalence
of marginalized populations, environmental justice impacts are a
critical feature in this assessment. This article evaluates both the …
Letter From The Editor, Elizabeth F. Richer
Letter From The Editor, Elizabeth F. Richer
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
Forty Years Of Environmental Justice: Where Is The Justice?, Jon A. Mueller, Taylor Lilley
Forty Years Of Environmental Justice: Where Is The Justice?, Jon A. Mueller, Taylor Lilley
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
Environmental Justice (or“EJ”) has been recognized as a concept since
at least 1982. After decades of incremental and ineffective efforts by the federal
government, it has become clear that EJ must evolve beyond the concept
stage if it is to be an effective vehicle for social and legal change. At its heart,
EJ is a function of social inequities and environmental harms, and the disproportionate
correlation between those components can no longer be ignored
by state and federal actors. The way forward must be paved with practical
legal solutions and affirmative application of regulatory authority. This
article examines the history …
Incorporating Environmental Justice Into Benefit-Cost Analysis Of Federal Rulemakings, John D. Graham
Incorporating Environmental Justice Into Benefit-Cost Analysis Of Federal Rulemakings, John D. Graham
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
President Biden proposes to revise the federal rulemaking process to advance
the values of justice and equity. This analysis offers a practical path
forward by adding an equity test to the efficiency test applied to new federal
regulations by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. This article explores
the feasibility of the proposal with applications to regulation of hazardous
air pollutants and drinking water contaminants. The proposal seeks
to advance the interests of low-income Americans in federal rulemaking, a
subgroup that has received little historical priority in the regulatory impact
analyses prepared by federal regulatory agencies.
Armoring The Just Transition Activist, Abigail Fleming, Catherine Dremluk
Armoring The Just Transition Activist, Abigail Fleming, Catherine Dremluk
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
The fossil fuel energy system, reinforced by oppressive policies and practices,
has disproportionately harmed poor people, Indigenous people, and
Brown and Black people and driven the global climate crisis. A just transition,
which displaces fossil fuels and redistributes renewable energy resources,
requires policies that are rooted in equity and shift power back to
the hands of the most vulnerable. Just Transition Activists, leaders, organizers,
and changemakers in the just transition movement, must develop transformative
skillsets necessary to radically reimagine our world and dismantle
the current unequal system of law and policy. This analysis explores the
skills, attributes, beliefs, and attitudes …
Expanding American Indian Land Stewardship: An Environmental Solution For A Country In Crisis, Haley Edmonds
Expanding American Indian Land Stewardship: An Environmental Solution For A Country In Crisis, Haley Edmonds
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
Land is the central foundation around which all life is formed. Therefore,
societies must have a stable connection with the land in order to be structurally
sound. If this connection is weak or inflexible, every building-block of
civilization laid on top of it will inevitably crumble. Some societies have established
stable relationships with the land by working around and responding
to nature’s rhythms in order to satisfy their needs. Whereas other societies
have ignored nature’s intricacies and instead have tried to strong-arm
nature into yielding to their whims. These two diametrically
opposed approaches to conceiving of humans’ relationship with the …
Examining The Relationship Between Environmental Justice And The Lack Of Diversity In Environmental Organizations, Haley Walter
Examining The Relationship Between Environmental Justice And The Lack Of Diversity In Environmental Organizations, Haley Walter
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
This article highlights the ongoing lack of diversity in each of the
three major types of environmental organizations—conservation and
preservation organizations, governmental agencies, and environmental
grantmaking foundations—and assesses how this lack of diversity
has historically marginalized people of color. Assessing the history of
how the environmental movement has marginalized people of color is
key because from this marginalization grew the rise of the environmental
justice movement and recognition from the legal system of environmental
issues that disproportionately impacted people of color. Last,
this article presents solutions on how environmental organizations can
increase and retain diversity in their staff and leadership …
Prefatory Matter: Symposium 2021, Eudora F. S. Arthur
Prefatory Matter: Symposium 2021, Eudora F. S. Arthur
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
A Gardener's Tale: Confronting Racial Discrimination At The Intersection Of The School-To-Prison Pipeline And Adolescent Health, Sogand Falahatpour
A Gardener's Tale: Confronting Racial Discrimination At The Intersection Of The School-To-Prison Pipeline And Adolescent Health, Sogand Falahatpour
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
Racism is a public health crisis and it is killing Black youth. Systemic racism
in education is a root cause of a long list of inequities faced by Black
youth. These inequities compound over the years and create extreme hurdles
to academic success and, in many cases, are hazardous to overall health.
The school-to-prison pipeline is a severe health equity issue affecting
Black children and adolescents. Racism is a core social determinant of health
that has a profound impact on child and adolescent health. Moreover, health
is not just an individual matter; institutional and structural forces influence
who has access …
Appendix D: Blsa Letter To Board Of Trustees And President Crutcher
Appendix D: Blsa Letter To Board Of Trustees And President Crutcher
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
Appendix G: April 2 University Wide Email From President Crutcher
Appendix G: April 2 University Wide Email From President Crutcher
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
Letter From The Editor, Eudora F. S. Arthur
Letter From The Editor, Eudora F. S. Arthur
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
Letter From The Black Law Student Association President, Courtni M. Weaver
Letter From The Black Law Student Association President, Courtni M. Weaver
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
Choosing Children: Preventing Intra-Family Conflict From Feeding The Prison Pipeline, Samantha D. Mier
Choosing Children: Preventing Intra-Family Conflict From Feeding The Prison Pipeline, Samantha D. Mier
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
Parents struggling to raise challenging children often lack needed community
support. These parents turn to law enforcement when they feel their
child cannot be controlled. Problematically, law enforcement officers are
trained to respond to crime, not simple parent-child domestic disputes. Thus,
when parents call police during disagreements, the argument may end in arrest
and contact with the juvenile court system. Interaction with the juvenile
justice system carries a myriad of risks. This comment outlines the risks inherent
in calling the police and entering the juvenile court system. The author
evaluates existing alternatives to calling law enforcement and recommends
that communities …
Disrupting The School-To-Prison Pipeline: Reforming The Role Of The School Resource Officer, Olivia Seksinsky
Disrupting The School-To-Prison Pipeline: Reforming The Role Of The School Resource Officer, Olivia Seksinsky
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
A School Resource Officer (“SRO”) is a law enforcement officer employed
by local law enforcement agencies to provide security to public schools. As
a result of fatal and highly publicized school shootings such as Columbine
and Parkland, SROs have become a fixed aspect of many school communities.
There are tens of thousands of SROs patrolling the halls of Virginia’s
public elementary and secondary schools every year. Despite their intended
purpose to keep students safe and prevent crime, SROs too often contribute
to the school-to-prison pipeline. When SROs are brought into the classroom
to address “disruptive” behaviors, students are at an …
Appendix A: February 25 Institutional History Email From President Crutcher
Appendix A: February 25 Institutional History Email From President Crutcher
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
Appendix B: Protect Our Web: A Statement On Black Student Welfare
Appendix B: Protect Our Web: A Statement On Black Student Welfare
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
Appendix C: March 17 Response To Bsc Statement Email From President Crutcher
Appendix C: March 17 Response To Bsc Statement Email From President Crutcher
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
Appendix E: Statement On Recent Meeting With Board Of Trustees
Appendix E: Statement On Recent Meeting With Board Of Trustees
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
Appendix F: Vote Of No Confidence
Appendix F: Vote Of No Confidence
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
Sparking A Movement: A Coordinated, Bottom-Up Approach To Increase Voluntary Pro Bono Service And Mend The Justice Gap, David W. Lannetti, Jennifer L. Eaton
Sparking A Movement: A Coordinated, Bottom-Up Approach To Increase Voluntary Pro Bono Service And Mend The Justice Gap, David W. Lannetti, Jennifer L. Eaton
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
For decades, the legal profession has tried and tried again to increase pro
bono representation and reduce the ill effects of the Justice Gap. A common
and increasing theme has been a top-down approach focused on laudable
platitudes, jurisdictional reporting policies, and aspirational guidelines to
inspire attorneys to voluntarily serve low-income Americans. These efforts
have enjoyed very little success, however, and with the Justice Gap only getting
worse, a new solution is needed. This Article shifts the focus away from
these top-down methods and mandates, which lack accountability and incentives,
to a bottom-up approach that offers a more viable solution …
More Money, Fewer Problems: A Post-Alston V. Ncaa Approach To Reducing Gender Inequities In Sports, Kelley L. Flint
More Money, Fewer Problems: A Post-Alston V. Ncaa Approach To Reducing Gender Inequities In Sports, Kelley L. Flint
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
In 2021 over the span of a few months, amateurism, the foundation of the
National Collegiate Athletic Association was challenged and redefined. Following
the passage of “name, image, and likeness” laws at the state level
and an unfavorable Supreme Court ruling, the NCAA’s structure has been
forced to evolve. These changes have opened up possibilities for college athletes
to monetize their playing in a model that is not based on viewership or
revenue sharing. Serious equity gaps between men’s and women’s sports
continue to exist, predicated on which sports generate the most money. While
not a holistic solution, name, image …
A Virtual Reality: Preserving The Right To Appear "In Person" Before An Administrative Separation Board, Jeffrey Janaro, Christopher Clifton
A Virtual Reality: Preserving The Right To Appear "In Person" Before An Administrative Separation Board, Jeffrey Janaro, Christopher Clifton
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, courts and government agencies utilized
video teleconference (“VTC”) technology to conduct trials and hearings in
limited settings. However, as the pandemic progressed, a number of these
adjudicative bodies began to rely more heavily on VTC, and at least one military
service sanctioned the use of VTC to conduct administrative separation
proceedings. The administrative separation process is routinely used as an
employment action to separate military members from an armed service. Due
to its speed and efficiency, military commanders often elect to use the administrative
separation process over the more rigorous court-martial procedure
to effect good …
Unshackled: Stories Of Redemption Among Serious Youth Offenders, Julie E. Mcconnell
Unshackled: Stories Of Redemption Among Serious Youth Offenders, Julie E. Mcconnell
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
In a series of decisions concerning child defendants, the United States Supreme
Court has embraced the understanding, based on adolescent brain
development, that the legal system must recognize children are different than
adults concerning criminal culpability and sentencing. That recognition, culminating
in Miller v. Alabama and Montgomery v. Louisiana, led to the opportunity
for thousands of individuals across the country, initially sentenced
to death-in-prison sentences when they were minors, to gain a meaningful
opportunity for release. These cases permanently banned mandatory life sentences
for children. In Virginia, the legislature now allows reconsideration
of these cases through hearings before the parole …