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The False Promise Of The Converse-1983 Action, John F. Preis
The False Promise Of The Converse-1983 Action, John F. Preis
Law Faculty Publications
The federal government is out of control. At least that's what many states will tell you. Not only is the federal government passing patently unconstitutional legislation, but its street-level officers are ignoring citizens' constitutional rights. How can states stop this federal juggernaut? Many are advocating a "repeal amendment, " whereby two-thirds of the states could vote to repeal federal legislation. But the repeal amendment will only address unconstitutional legislation, not unconstitutional actions. States can't repeal a stop-and-frisk that occurred last Thursday. States might, however, enact a so-called "converse-1983" action. The idea for converse-1983 laws has been around for some time …
How Shall The Constitution Be Enforced? A Preview Of Minneci V. Pollard, John F. Preis
How Shall The Constitution Be Enforced? A Preview Of Minneci V. Pollard, John F. Preis
Law Faculty Publications
Professor Preis discusses Minneci v. Pollard, a case he argued before the Supreme Court of the United States on behalf of his client (Pollard), a federal prisoner who had brought a civil rights action for various forms of mistreatment in alleged violation of the Eighth Amendment. He outlines his and Pollard's contention that federal courts should enforce the civil rights of prisoners without regard to the availability of equivalent tort relief under state common law.
A New Sheriff In Town: Armistice In The War On Drugs And Students' Civil Rights, Susan P. Stuart
A New Sheriff In Town: Armistice In The War On Drugs And Students' Civil Rights, Susan P. Stuart
Law Faculty Publications
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