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In The Aftermath Of Shelby County: An Analysis On Why Texas Should Be Required To Pre-Clear All Voting Changes., Elizabeth Resendez
In The Aftermath Of Shelby County: An Analysis On Why Texas Should Be Required To Pre-Clear All Voting Changes., Elizabeth Resendez
The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice
The history of the Voting Rights Act began with the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment. African-Americans have faced numerous roadblocks in exercising their right to vote. A few of these roadblocks include property tests, poll taxes, and gerrymandering of voting districts. The federal government attempted to combat these procedures by passing legislation. Initially, these laws tried to weaponize case-by-case litigation, but these laws were ineffective due to the far reach of voter discrimination and the sluggish pace of the litigation process. To better combat the issue, Congress attempted to use the Civil Rights Act of 1957 to deal with systemic …
The History Of The Rise Of The Alien Tort Statute And The Future Implications Of Kiobel V. Royal Dutch Shell., Sung Je Lee
The History Of The Rise Of The Alien Tort Statute And The Future Implications Of Kiobel V. Royal Dutch Shell., Sung Je Lee
The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice
The United States Supreme Court did not clearly define what facts invoke the Alien Tort Statute (ATS). The Court also failed to provide guidance as to what claims touch and concern the territory of the United States. Enacted by the Continental Congress in the late 18th century, ATS states that federal district courts shall have original jurisdiction of any civil action by an alien for a tort committed in violation of the law of nations or a treaty of the United States. Because ATS has remained dormant for nearly 200 years, various federal courts have experienced immense difficulty interpreting its …