The Evolution Of California Wildfire Governance Through State Bills, Regulations, And Executive Actions,
2026
Dominican University of California
The Evolution Of California Wildfire Governance Through State Bills, Regulations, And Executive Actions, Cassandra Dawn Blevins
History and Political Science | Senior Theses
California faces an escalating wildfire crisis, driven by climate change, drought, and development in fire-prone areas. Despite decades of scientific research on wildfire behavior and risk reduction, catastrophic fires since 2017 raise a critical question: to what extent have California state laws and policies kept up with the intensifying wildfire crisis? Existing scholarship provides extensive insight into wildfire ecology, land-use planning, fuel management, and community resilience, yet it lacks a comprehensive evaluation of whether California’s legislative, regulatory, and executive actions have adapted in a coordinated and evidence-informed manner. In particular, the literature offers limited analysis of how state laws integrate …
287(G) Or Not 287(G)? That Is The Question: Nevada’S Role In Regulating Local-Federal Cooperation On Immigration Enforcement,
2026
University of Nevada, Las Vegas -- William S. Boyd School of Law
287(G) Or Not 287(G)? That Is The Question: Nevada’S Role In Regulating Local-Federal Cooperation On Immigration Enforcement, Zachary Sweetin, Elizabeth Swenson
Nevada Law Journal Forum
This White Paper aims to examine the authority of local agencies and institutions in Nevada to enter into cooperative 287(g) agreements with ICE without state approval. Part I provides an overview of the history and structure of 287(g) agreements, including the recent adoption of this cooperative model by four Nevada jurisdictions. This Paper will also explore sections of Nevada Re- vised Statutes that may affect the legality of 287(g) agreements, focusing in Part II on Nevada’s modified Dillon’s Rule and in Part III on Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 228.206. Using pending American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada (ACLU) litigation against …
Rewwild: Reimagining Environmental And Wildlife Wellbeing Through Innovative Lawn Design,
2026
University of Montana
Rewwild: Reimagining Environmental And Wildlife Wellbeing Through Innovative Lawn Design, Morgan J. Sandau, Maiya G. Roelen, Katia E. Chavez, Lydia K. Niedermeyer
Undergraduate Theses, Professional Papers, and Capstone Artifacts
Manicured, monoculture lawns often dominate private land in urban areas for aesthetic organization. Colonialist roots are embedded in the history of turfgrass lawns and white-picket fences intended to suppress Indigenous knowledge and ways of caring for the diverse land around us. Private land misuse and homogenous lawns are not limited to the United States; the modern lawn contributes to biodiversity loss on a global scale. Humans are concentrated in cities across the world, and urban areas are known to have negative implications for wildlife and habitat, human health, and sustainable resource use. Management of private land in urban settings is …
Justice For The Accomplice: Minnesota's 2023 Accomplice Liability Amendment And Its Shortcomings,
2026
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Justice For The Accomplice: Minnesota's 2023 Accomplice Liability Amendment And Its Shortcomings, John M. Thompson
Mitchell Hamline Law Review
No abstract provided.
Vicarious Liability In Sexual Misconduct Cases In Minnesota,
2026
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Vicarious Liability In Sexual Misconduct Cases In Minnesota, Mike Steenson
Mitchell Hamline Law Review
Employers are vicariously liable for torts committed by their employees acting within the course and scope of their employment. The predominant test turns on whether the employee acted, at least in part, out of a desire to serve the employer’s interests. That test is problematic in cases involving intentional torts committed by an employee, particularly in sexual assault cases. Existing vicarious liability rules have been heavily criticized for the motive rule’s limiting effect, even where the nature of the employment may facilitate the tort. A minority of jurisdictions impose vicarious liability in cases where the tort is a characteristic risk …
Key,
2026
University of San Diego
Food Stamp Participation And Health Outcomes In Ca Immigrants,
2026
Scripps College
Food Stamp Participation And Health Outcomes In Ca Immigrants, Esther Kang
Scripps Senior Theses
The U.S. social welfare system includes programs aiming to increase access to nutritious food to reduce nutrition insecurity. However, studies suggest that immigrants continue to face disproportionate risks of nutrition insecurity and may face barriers to enrollment due to legal status. This study, using secondary data from the 2023 California Health Interview Survey, examines the associations between food stamp participation, food insecurity, and clinical diagnosis of diabetes among adult U.S.-born, naturalized, and non-citizen adults in California. The findings suggest that those enrolled in food stamps are more likely to report food insecurity than those who are not enrolled, and that …
Can Federalism Protect Subnational Liberal Democracy From Central Authoritarianism?,
2026
University at Buffalo School of Law
Can Federalism Protect Subnational Liberal Democracy From Central Authoritarianism?, James A. Gardner
Journal Articles
Liberal democracy is eroding rapidly around the globe, including in the United States, raising alarming questions about whether American democratic institutions will endure. Nevertheless, some have speculated that federalism may protect liberal democracy at the subnational level when the central government turns authoritarian. This article argues that such optimism is premature: there is no a priori basis on which to predict the effect of central democratic backsliding on the quality of subnational democracy. Federal theory does suggest that internal heterogeneity in basic political commitments is likely to produce an escalating pattern of severe and possibly intractable intergovernmental conflict. Empirical evidence …
Rethinking The Religious Purpose Test After Catholic Charities Bureau: The Sincerity-Then-Standards Framework,
2026
Roger Williams University
Rethinking The Religious Purpose Test After Catholic Charities Bureau: The Sincerity-Then-Standards Framework, Victoria Litman
Roger Williams University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Koziol Firearms, Inc. V. Marchand, 334 A.3d 439 (R.I. 2025).,
2026
Candidate for Juris Doctor, Roger Williams University School of Law
Koziol Firearms, Inc. V. Marchand, 334 A.3d 439 (R.I. 2025)., Grace D. Guachione
Roger Williams University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Kazarian V. New London Cnty. Mut. Ins. Co., 331 A.3d 984 (R.I. 2025).,
2026
Candidate for Juris Doctor, Roger Williams University School of Law
Kazarian V. New London Cnty. Mut. Ins. Co., 331 A.3d 984 (R.I. 2025)., Nicole Aprile
Roger Williams University Law Review
No abstract provided.
2025 Rhode Island Public Laws,
2026
Candidate for Juris Doctor, Roger Williams University School of Law
2025 Rhode Island Public Laws, Ryan Claudino
Roger Williams University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Watch Hill Fire Dist. V. Westerly Zoning Bd. Of Rev., 338 A.3d 326 (R.I. 2025).,
2026
Candidate for Juris Doctor, Roger Williams University School of Law
Watch Hill Fire Dist. V. Westerly Zoning Bd. Of Rev., 338 A.3d 326 (R.I. 2025)., Trent Huff
Roger Williams University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Rights Retained: Constitutional Protections For Incarcerated Persons In U.S. Prisons,
2026
Candidate for Juris Doctor, Roger Williams University School of Law
Rights Retained: Constitutional Protections For Incarcerated Persons In U.S. Prisons, Alison J. Brochu, Olivia F. Johnson
Roger Williams University Law Review
No abstract provided.
New England Prop. Servs. Grp., Llc V. Vt. Mut. Ins. Co., 331 A.3d 730 (R.I. 2025).,
2026
Candidate for Juris Doctor, Roger Williams University School of Law
New England Prop. Servs. Grp., Llc V. Vt. Mut. Ins. Co., 331 A.3d 730 (R.I. 2025)., Kayla Badstubner
Roger Williams University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Martinez V. State, 328 A.3d 626 (R.I. 2025).,
2026
Candidate for Juris Doctor, Roger Williams University School of Law
Martinez V. State, 328 A.3d 626 (R.I. 2025)., Carter Lee Hazzard
Roger Williams University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Cashman Equip. Corp., Inc. V. Cardi Corp., Inc., 335 A.3d 430 (R.I. 2025).,
2026
Candidate for Juris Doctor, Roger Williams University School of Law
Cashman Equip. Corp., Inc. V. Cardi Corp., Inc., 335 A.3d 430 (R.I. 2025)., India E. Awe
Roger Williams University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Time Out: Mandatory Holds As A Tool For Domestic Violence Response & Prevention In Rhode Island,
2026
Candidate for Juris Doctor, Roger Williams University School of Law
Time Out: Mandatory Holds As A Tool For Domestic Violence Response & Prevention In Rhode Island, India Awe
Roger Williams University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Another Look At Judicial Review Of Labor Arbitration Awards In Rhode Island,
2026
District Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, retired
Another Look At Judicial Review Of Labor Arbitration Awards In Rhode Island, William E. Smith, Stefanie Fischer, Kai Wiggins, Sam Jaksa
Roger Williams University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Potenza V. Deutsche Bank Nat’L Trust Co., 338 A.3d 1050 (R.I. 2025).,
2026
Candidate for Juris Doctor, Roger Williams University School of Law
Potenza V. Deutsche Bank Nat’L Trust Co., 338 A.3d 1050 (R.I. 2025)., Áine Guyer
Roger Williams University Law Review
No abstract provided.
