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Preventing Elder Abuse

Elder Abuse is growing in the United States. This article details how to detect and report such abuse.

PART TWO “A Dream of Youthful Hopes” Securing the American Dream for the Children of Immigrants

The lack of action by federal policymakers to address immigration reform has resulted in the introduction of state laws that have a direct impact on children of immigrants. This article discusses federal and state proposals and makes the case for a sensible and just approach to immigration reform.

“A Dream of Youthful Hopes” Securing the American Dream for the Children of Immigrants

The lack of action by federal policymakers to address immigration reform has resulted in the introduction of state laws that have a direct impact on children of immigrants. This article discusses federal and state proposals, and makes the case for a sensible and just approach to immigration reform.

Fourth Circuit Rules that Employers Must Accommodate Temporary Conditions Under the ADA

Employers have a duty to accommodate temporary impairments under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse

No person should ever have to be the victim of any type of abuse. Unfortunately, certain individuals are more vulnerable to abuse than others, including small children and people with special needs.

LACK OF JURISDICTION: Legacy of Dred Scott and Racisim in U.S. Courts

The legacy of Dred Scott is that the founders did not intend for rights, bestowed by the constitution, to be enjoyed by everyone and that the judicial process can be manipulated in a fashion that forecloses access to the courts based on improper reasons.

U.S. IMMIGRATION POLICY, POLICE BRUTALITY, AND UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION AGAINST TORTURE: Dedicated to Michael Brown and Others who have been killed

With many cases of immigrants being wrongfully deported without a fair and adequate hearing pursuant to the treaty and increasing police brutality against minorities like Michael Brown; matters need to be taken directly to the United Nations to address human rights violations under the treaty.

District of Columbia v Heller: The Death Knell for Illinois Handgun Bans?

Some municipalities in Illinois ban the ownership of handguns. The U.S. Supreme Court's robust reading of the right to keep and bear arms places these ordinances in peril.

The Illinois Predator Accountability Act: A Sleeping Giant

The Illinois Predator Accountability Act of 2006 has lain dormant - surprisingly, the author argues, because it could spell the demise of the sex trade by allowing sexually exploited persons to sue pimps, brothels, and customers. Here's a look at the law's potential and pitfalls.

DOES THE CONSTITUTION REALLY MEAN SEPARATION BETWEEN CHURCH AND STATE

Defending Religious Freedom is evolving as a Major issue. Hobby Lobby; the Tennessee student suspended for saying "God bless you;" the Houston Mayor subpoenaing Pastor's SERMONS. But does the Constitution actually state "Separation of Church and State?"

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