“Jim Crowing” Plyler V. Doe: The Resegregation Of Undocumented Students In American Higher Education Through Discriminatory State Tuition And Fee Legislation,
2015
Indiana University Bloomington
“Jim Crowing” Plyler V. Doe: The Resegregation Of Undocumented Students In American Higher Education Through Discriminatory State Tuition And Fee Legislation, David H.K. Nguyen, Zelideh R. Martinez Hoy
Cleveland State Law Review
This law review article examines the re-segregation of undocumented students in education, more specifically, re-segregation through state laws and policies impacting their attendance at American colleges and universities. Under no fault of their own, undocumented students are marginalized even further after graduating from high school, since they are not afforded the same benefits as their peers to attend college. This article explores the current landscape of these laws and policies after providing background on Plyler v. Doe and state and federal attempts to challenge education for undocumented students.
Gradually Exploded: Confrontation Vs. The Former Testimony Rule.,
2015
St. Mary's University
Gradually Exploded: Confrontation Vs. The Former Testimony Rule., Tim Donaldson
St. Mary's Law Journal
Observing live court testimony allows a jury to determine witness credibility. This is called demeanor evidence. Allowing the introduction of transcripts of prior testimony by a witness offends a defendant's right to confrontation guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution. Loss of demeanor evidence can heighten sensitivity surrounding the constitutional demands of unavailability and an opportunity for cross-examination. But the loss of this evidence is discounted when dealing with the admissibility of prior testimony as long as a defendant was formerly afforded an opportunity to cross-examine. Demeanor evidence, however, is still treated as a non-essential component of …
Sovereign Immunity: The Texas Department Of Transportation's Duty To Maintain Roadways Ravaged By The Eagle Ford Shale Boom.,
2015
St. Mary's University
Sovereign Immunity: The Texas Department Of Transportation's Duty To Maintain Roadways Ravaged By The Eagle Ford Shale Boom., Lasca A. Arnold
St. Mary's Law Journal
While the shale boom has brought about many positive results such as economic growth and new jobs to the Eagle Ford Shale region, the ravaged roadways left in the aftermath must be addressed. The demands for equipment and manpower created by oil and gas exploration are extensive. Sadly, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)—the entity charged with maintaining and repairing roads in these affected counties—refuses to supply sufficient funding to repair the over used roadways. This pressure is exerted in rural areas where most of the roads and bridges are designed for lower volumes of traffic. In addition to the …
An Employer's Relationship With Its Recruiting Firm - Something More Than An Arm's-Length Transaction.,
2015
St. Mary's University
An Employer's Relationship With Its Recruiting Firm - Something More Than An Arm's-Length Transaction., Hannah L. Hembree
St. Mary's Law Journal
Taking advantage of the perfect storm created by an increased demand for professional services and a shortage of qualified candidates, recruiting firms search for permanent employees on behalf of employers across the nation. These searches are often characterized by non-exclusive contingency agreements wherein a recruiting firm’s entitlement to remuneration is directly tied to successful placement—ranging from 15% to 30% of a candidate’s first year salary. Though communication from interested applicants constitutes the easiest path to placement, passive candidates are quickly becoming the primary target of zealous recruiters. Passive candidates are those currently employed but open to the possibility of changing …
The Economic Loss Doctrine As An Obstacle To Claims Of Contractual Strangers.,
2015
St. Mary's University
The Economic Loss Doctrine As An Obstacle To Claims Of Contractual Strangers., Richard L. Reed, Richard L. Reed Jr.
St. Mary's Law Journal
Home owners, contractors, and subcontractors entering a contract to build in accordance with another’s design must be aware of their respective risks under the economic loss doctrine. The economic loss doctrine bars recovery due purely to economic loss by a party that is a contractual stranger. In a typical construction contract, a homeowner may separately contract with a contractor and a design professional. In this situation, the contractor does not have privity with the design professional and the economic loss doctrine bars the contractor from suing the design professional for economic loss. Likewise, if the homeowner hires a contractor and …
Anti-Retaliation Protection For Internal Whistleblowers Under Dodd-Frank Following The Fifth Circuit Decision In Asadi.,
2015
St. Mary's University
Anti-Retaliation Protection For Internal Whistleblowers Under Dodd-Frank Following The Fifth Circuit Decision In Asadi., Tapas Agarwal
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract Forthcoming.
Defining A Health Care Liability Claim In The Post-Texas West Oaks Era.,
2015
St. Mary's University
Defining A Health Care Liability Claim In The Post-Texas West Oaks Era., William Woolsey
St. Mary's Law Journal
Following the Texas Supreme Court’s rulings in West Oaks Hospital v. Williams and Ross v. St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, it remains unclear whether a non-patient’s injury in a hospital constitutes a health care liability claim (HCLC). If the trial court rules the claim is an HCLC, the plaintiff must present expert testimony. Failure to present an expert report within 120 days after filing the suit results in automatic dismissal. The Texas Supreme Court addressed this issue in West Oaks. The Court held that a claimant, suing a hospital under a theory of premise liability, need not be a patient for …
Brookshire Bros.: Cleanup On Aisle 9 - The Current Messy State Of Spoliation Law.,
2015
St. Mary's University
Brookshire Bros.: Cleanup On Aisle 9 - The Current Messy State Of Spoliation Law., Xavier Rodriguez
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract Forthcoming.
Enforcement Of Noncompetition Agreements: Protecting Public Interests Through An Entrepreneurial Approach.,
2015
St. Mary's University
Enforcement Of Noncompetition Agreements: Protecting Public Interests Through An Entrepreneurial Approach., Griffin Toronjo Pivateau
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract Forthcoming.
Revenge Pornography: Exploring Tortious Remedies In Texas.,
2015
St. Mary's University
Revenge Pornography: Exploring Tortious Remedies In Texas., Kevin B. Bennett
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract Forthcoming.
How Mccullen Affects San Antonio's Anti-Panhandling Ordinance.,
2015
St. Mary's University
How Mccullen Affects San Antonio's Anti-Panhandling Ordinance., Christopher M. Childree
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract Forthcoming.
Professor Aloysius A. Leopold: An Extraordinary Man.,
2015
St. Mary's University
Professor Aloysius A. Leopold: An Extraordinary Man., Gerry W. Beyer
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract Forthcoming.
The Ancient Magna Carta And The Modern Rule Of Law: 1215 To 2015.,
2015
St. Mary's University
The Ancient Magna Carta And The Modern Rule Of Law: 1215 To 2015., Vincent R. Johnson
St. Mary's Law Journal
This article argues the text of the Magna Carta, now 800 years old, and reflects many of the values that are at the center of the modern concept of the Rule of Law. A careful review of its provisions reveals the Magna Carta demonstrates a strong commitment to the resolution of disputes based on rules and procedures that are consistent, accessible, transparent, and fair; and to the development of a legal system characterized by official accountability and respect for human dignity.
Lincoln V. The Proslavery Constitution: How A Railroad Lawyer's Constitutional Theory Made Him The Great Emancipator.,
2015
St. Mary's University
Lincoln V. The Proslavery Constitution: How A Railroad Lawyer's Constitutional Theory Made Him The Great Emancipator., Paul Finkelman
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract Forthcoming.
A Constitutional Amendment Allowing Broader Campaign-Finance Reform Would Not Criminalize Political Satire.,
2015
St. Mary's University
A Constitutional Amendment Allowing Broader Campaign-Finance Reform Would Not Criminalize Political Satire., Christopher W. Bell
St. Mary's Law Journal
Campaign finance remains a perennial issue, because contributions and expenditures define the political campaigns which shape our democracy. While a majority of the American public supports limiting campaign spending, campaign finance reform remains near the bottom of most voters’ priorities. Reformers have called the lack of the public’s interest “[o]ne of the persistent mysteries of campaign finance reform.” Citizens United v. F.E.C. focused national attention on the role of money in politics. Citizens United evoked such strong reactions, because it represents the two competing versions of the concept of freedom of speech: “free speech as serving liberty” and “free speech …
D(E)Volving Discretion: Lessons From The Life And Times Of Secure Communities,
2015
Lewis & Clark Law School
D(E)Volving Discretion: Lessons From The Life And Times Of Secure Communities, Juliet P. Stumpf
American University Law Review
The devolution of immigration authority to line officers, touted as a strength of the Secure Communities program, planted the seeds of the program's downfall. Rising from the ashes of Secure Communities, the Priority Enforcement Program (PEP) set priorities for removal and also unveiled a potential antidote to the devolution of agency discretion. This Article details the rise of Secure Communities and describes the devolution of discretion that ultimately undermined the program. It then spotlights a little-noticed attribute of the PEP-one that addresses head-on Secure Communities' devolution of enforcement discretion to the lowest level. PEP attempts to recapture ftderal discretion to …
Infiltration Or Immigration: The Legality Of Israeli Immigration Policy Regarding African Asylum Seekers,
2015
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Infiltration Or Immigration: The Legality Of Israeli Immigration Policy Regarding African Asylum Seekers, Eliott Rimon
Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law
The note argues that while Israel has the right to control migration from Africa, its current legal framework for handling refugees and asylum seekers is inadequate and often unconstitutional. It calls for legislative reforms to ensure a just and systematic approach that balances national security with human rights, emphasizing the need for international cooperation to share the refugee burden.
Improving Claims Resolution: Alternative Processes In Canada's Immigration System,
2015
Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University
Improving Claims Resolution: Alternative Processes In Canada's Immigration System, Nicole M. Melanson
LLM Theses
This thesis argues that alternative dispute resolution processes form a vital part of Canada's immigration and refugee claims determination system. Using an analytical framework that draws on dispute resolution and relational feminist theory, it explores how alternative processes provide advantages over adversarial ones for claims that engage issues of power and relationships. By aligning claims with appropriate processes, system administrators can improve the fairness, efficiency and durability of resolutions. Introductory Chapters describe the administrative law structure that governs immigration and refugee claims in Canada, and the Immigration Appeal Division's Early Resolution program. This unique initiative integrates alternative processes into the …
Rwu Law: The Magazine Of Roger Williams University School Of Law (Issue No. 8) (2015),
2015
Roger Williams University
Rwu Law: The Magazine Of Roger Williams University School Of Law (Issue No. 8) (2015), Roger Williams University School Of Law
RWU Law
No abstract provided.
Arrests As Regulation,
2015
Georgetown University Law Center
Arrests As Regulation, Eisha Jain
Georgetown Law Faculty Publications and Other Works
For some arrested individuals, the most important consequences of their arrest arise outside the criminal justice system. Arrests alone—regardless of whether they result in conviction—can lead to a range of consequences, including deportation, eviction, license suspension, custody disruption, or adverse employment actions. But even as courts, scholars, and others have drawn needed attention to the civil consequences of criminal convictions, they have paid relatively little attention to the consequences of arrests in their own right. This article aims to fill that gap by providing an account of how arrests are systemically used outside the criminal justice system. Noncriminal justice actors …
