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This is a featured Texas title “Colored men” and “hombres aquí” : Hernandez v. Texas and the emergence of Mexican American lawyering
By Olivas, Michael A. Arte Público Press. 2014.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, this title explores the landmark 1954 Supreme Court case Hernandez v. Texas — the first case to be tried before the Supreme Court by a Mexican-American legal team, and pivotal to extending 14th Amendment protections to Mexican-Americans and other ethnic groups beyond the simple two-class theory of the black-white racial divide. This collection of essays considers the historical roots and sociological conditions that surrounded Hernandez v. Texas, and the legacy of the case as it marked both the laws of the nation and Latino practitioners in the legal field.
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This is a featured Texas title The educator's guide to Texas school law
By Walsh, Jim. University of Texas Press. Eighth edition. 2014.
Now thoroughly updated and streamlined throughout, here is the standard legal resource for Texas educators, which has sold more than 85,000 copies.
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This is a featured Texas title Essentials of Texas firearms law
By State Bar of Texas. State Bar of Texas. 2020.
An essential read for anyone interested in a more detailed account of the current legal landscape regarding firearms in Texas, this e-book is written by lawyers and experts in Texas and federal firearms law. It covers a variety of aspects of the subject, including self-defense, tort liability, person- and place-specific restrictions on firearms, concerns for business owners, and more.
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal practice guide
By Matthew Bender (Firm). M. Bender. 1979-.
"This guide's six volumes are arranged by section to correspond with the progression of the Texas criminal justice system, making their detailed information easy to access. Each volume contains a number of chapters divided into four parts covering legal backgrounds, procedural practice tips, sample forms, and research resources and bibliographies." - publisher's description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas torts and remedies
Latest received: Automatic updates. M. Bender. 1987-.
This multivolume treatise discusses in detail the law around various torts and their legal remedies. Includes personal and professional liability, products liability, premises liability, insurance claims, commercial torts, etc.
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By Cohen, Joel. American Bar Association. 1;2017-05. 2017.
However rare, some injustices are "objectively" determined, often through DNA evidence, which allows us to squarely establish innocence despite a conviction. But the stories selected for this book represent a cross-section: some are such that (almost) every reader will see and acknowledge the wrong, and some interviews may leave the readers scratching his head, wondering "what was the author thinking?" By speaking with those impacted by injustices that occurred over the last 60 years––during the 1950s at the height of McCarthyism, the 1980s in Louisiana and New York when race played a large a role in how justice was dispensed and how the media portrayed the participants, the aftermath of 9/11 when many were prepared to believe the worst, and the time shortly before the Supreme Court decided that marriage could be granted to same-sex couples––this book requires readers to look at injustice in the context of our times. The stories told by the participants themselv…
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By Houppert, Karen. 2013.
Originally published to mark the 50th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright, this title explores the legacy of that landmark Supreme Court decision by sharing the stories of defendants around the county who have relied on public defenders for representation.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Perritt, Henry H. Aspen Publishers. Fifth edition. [2018].
"For plaintiff and defense counsel, Civil Rights in the Workplace provides complete analysis of punitive damages, compensatory damages, jury trials, and changes in providing disparate treatment and disparate impact cases. It shows you how the 1991 Act has changed the way lawyers and their clients approach employment discrimination under Title VII, the Age Discrimination and Employment Act, the Reconstruction Era Civil Rights Act, and the ADA. You get the full text -- with insightful analysis -- of the controversial Supreme Court rulings that led to the creation of the 1991 Act." -publisher's description
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By Taylor, Rebecca A. American Bar Association. ;1. 2014.
Asserting our civil rights goes to the heart of what it means to be an American but unfortunately, our property, liberty, and even life can be sacrificed when we exercise these fundamental rights. Lawyers are needed to assist when authority figures wrongfully attempt to deny us those rights, and to obtain relief for injuries we have suffered in the process. Civil Rights Litigation seeks to help lawyers, their clients, and the general public negotiate the field of civil rights law in the social and political climate of America today. The potentially relevant fields of law are vast, and this book focuses on finding potential answers for many problems faced by today s civil rights plaintiffs and their counsel. In three sections, it highlights some important tools and strategies offered by the litigation process and alternate dispute resolution mechanisms, including: • Foundations of Civil Rights: The Second, Fourth, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendments • Discrimination Due to Sexual Orient…
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By Vieira, Norman. Third edition. 1998.
Expert review of constitutional civil rights focuses on 14th Amendment case law, equal protection, and procedural and substantive due process.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Battle, Jeremiah. National Consumer Law Center. Eighth edition. c2022-.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Fleming, Robert B. Aspen Publishers. Fourth edition. [2017].
The Elder Law Answer Book offers a thorough guide to aspects of the law that affect senior citizens, including long-term care planning, powers of attorney, trusts, age discrimination, and more.
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By Tokaji, Daniel P. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. 2023.
"Election law is a dynamic and rapidly expanding field that generates enormous public interest. It is also of great practical importance to lawyers and law students, with increasing litigation and many controversial Supreme Court decisions such as Bush v. Gore, Citizens United v. FEC, and Shelby County v. Holder. This Nutshell provides a succinct and thorough description of the law governing elections, the right to vote, and the political process in the United States. The topics addressed include “one person, one vote,” gerrymandering, minority voting rights, ballot access, voter identification, recounts, direct democracy, and campaign finance. The Nutshell covers U.S. constitutional law in these areas, as well as the Voting Rights Act, Federal Election Campaign Act, and other essential statutes. It includes Evenwel v. Abbott, McDonnell v. United States, and other cases from the 2015-16 Supreme Court Term." - publisher's description
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By Barron, Jerome A. West Academic Publishing. Sixth edition. 2023.
"This product provides a short and readable source for individuals interested in First Amendment law and communications law. It is divided into four parts: the history, methodology, and philosophical foundations of the First Amendment; topics such as First Amendment issues that arise in connection with matters as varied as regulations affecting union dues, the speech of high school students, and what flags can fly on city hall flagpoles; issues in First Amendment law such as the public forum doctrine, the compelled speech doctrine, and the free expression rights of government employees; and the text, history, and theory of the religion clauses, chronicling the ongoing battle in the Supreme Court between accommodationists and separationists. The Sixth Edition brings the book up to date with modern First Amendment jurisprudence, including the Internet and the problem of hate speech, electoral spending, and other topics covered by recent Supreme Court cases and discussions." - publisher's…
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West Academic Publishing. First edition. 2012.
This Stories title will enrich First Amendment courses and help students appreciate the premises that animate the cases and the values that are at stake in religious-liberty and free-speech controversies.
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By Buergenthal, Thomas. West Academic Publishing. Fifth edition. 2017.
"An updated and expanded edition of the widely used overview of international human rights law for students, practitioners, and professors. Provides a comprehensive overview of the international, regional and domestic human rights systems. Reviews recent developments in the field, including in the UN, European, OAS and African human rights systems and the adoption of new conventions such as those on forced disappearances and persons with disabilities. Includes chapters on the treatment of human rights treaties and norms within the U.S. legal system as well as on the role of non-governmental human rights organizations. Discover the history behind international human rights, including the institutional context from which they evolved. An unparalleled resource for beginning students as well as more experienced practitioners." - publisher's description
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By Soltero, Carlos R. 2012.
A historical overview and analysis of fourteen landmark Supreme Court cases that have significantly affected Latino rights in such areas as education, the administration of criminal justice, voting rights, employment, and immigration.
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By Feinman, Jay M. Oxford University Press. Fifth edition. 2018.
This e-book takes a broad look at foundational topics in the law, including the basic litigation process, constitutional law and rights, property law, tort law, and criminal law and procedure, and is an excellent beginner’s resource to understanding the basics of the legal system in the United States.
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By Branham, Lynn S. West Academic Publishing. Eleventh edition. 2022.
"An excellent reference tool, this book explores a range of sentencing-related topics, including the principal purposes of criminal sentences, restorative justice, guilty pleas and plea bargaining, different ways to structure sentencing systems, procedural rights during sentencing proceedings, sentencing evidence, community-based sentences, the death penalty, Eighth Amendment constraints on sentences in noncapital cases, parole release, probation and parole revocation, and enmeshed penalties (often called the “collateral consequences” of a conviction). The latter half of the book contains an illuminating overview of the constitutional rights of incarcerated people, details on litigating their civil-rights suits challenging conditions of confinement and their treatment while incarcerated, and the remedies available to them." - publisher's description
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By Alexander, Kern. West Academic Publishing. Seventh edition. 2022.
"This text captures the key points of the precedents governing student rights and responsibilities relating to attendance, speech, expression, religion, discipline, grades, tests, drugs, search and seizure, the emerging law of social media, i.e., cyberbullying, and the range of procedural due process interests. The book further addresses the range of constitutional rights and protections for teachers as well as employment terms and conditions, including contracts, tenure and potential liabilities." - publisher's description
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By Dees, Morris. American Bar Association. ;1. 2014.
In A Lawyer's Journey, Morris Dees dramatically chronicles the significant events that led him to the front lines of the civil rights struggle and his ongoing crusade against hate groups. This is the story of the courageous and often lonely journey of a skilled and controversial trial lawyer whose career has paralleled a nation's struggle to ensure freedom and equality of all its citizens. It is the story of a man who takes a stand, a man willing to risk his life to fight for minorities and the powerless, a man who has made a difference. This book was originally published in 1991 as A Season for Justice. A Lawyer's Journey brings the Morris Dees story up to date. It chronicles Dees' most recent legal victories against the perpetrators of hate crimes, including the Aryan Nations in Idaho. ABA Biography Series: Lawyers Pursuing Justice A Lawyer's Journey: The Morris Dees Story is the first in a new series of books published by the American Bar Association about lawyers who are visionarie…
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By Hertz, Frederick. Nolo. 2018.
Newly revised after the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges U.S. Supreme Court ruling, this book provides an overview of same-sex marriage laws, planning for marriage, prenuptial agreements, estate planning, and more.
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By Carter, T. Barton. West Academic Publishing. Eighth edition. 2020.
"Mass Communication Law in a Nutshell satisfies the need for a basic text in communication law, not only for law students but for journalism and communication students as well. Highlights of the Eighth Edition of the popular book include a discussion of Hulk Hogan’s successful lawsuit against Gawker for public disclosure of private facts, the right to be forgotten (or “erased”) in Europe, and numerous social media issues, including cyberstalking, catfishing, trolling, doxing, swatting, posting threats on Facebook and access to President Trump’s tweets. Further highlights include the USA FREEDOM Act, the Supreme Court’s expansion of exemption 4 of FOIA, First Amendment limits on denials of trademark registration, the Broadcast Spectrum Auction, and the continuing battle over net neutrality." - publisher's description
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By Myers, John E. B. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. 2022.
"Mental illness and intellectual disability (formerly called mental retardation) impact 20% of Americans, and have enormous personal, legal, and policy implications for patients, families, and society. This Nutshell introduces you to the broad range of criminal and civil issues in mental health law, including diagnosis of mental illness; expert testimony on mental health issues; civil commitment; competence to stand trial; the insanity defense; various competencies; ethical/legal issues facing mental health professionals, including informed consent, confidentiality, privilege, and malpractice; discrimination against persons with mental illness; financial and medical benefits for disabled persons." - publisher's description
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By U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 2003.
"This Guide is designed to assist public housing authority staff and HUD with a range of issues related to public housing occupancy, from application for admission and rent calculations through ongoing occupancy to lease termination. The guidebook is intended to provide a handy reference for all aspects of admissions and occupancy administration." -Introduction
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By Collins, Michael G. West Academic Publishing. Sixth edition. 2024.
"Coverage includes the statute's modern revival in Monroe v. Pape, municipal liability, individual officer and sovereign immunity, excessive force litigation, choice of law, state and federal court jurisdiction, remedies, and attorney's fees. There are also chapters on federal officer liability and the relationship between habeas corpus and section 1983. A helpful tool for practitioners, students, judges, and their clerks, or anyone wishing to get up to speed on this complex, ever-changing topic." - publisher's description
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By Colker, Ruth. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. c2024.
"This Nutshell presents a very timely overview of legal topics relating to sexual orientation, gender identity and the law. Topics covered include: regulation of sexuality, gender identity and expression, parenthood, marriage, United States military, nondiscrimination statutes and ordinances, freedom of expression, freedom of association, and religious freedom. Discussion includes developments at the federal, state and local level. Statutes discussed include Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX; the Fair Housing Act; the Affordable Care Act; Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell; Defense of Marriage Act, as well as some of the anti-LGBT rights measures that have been adopted in various states." - publisher's description
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By Friesen, Jennifer. LexisNexis Pub. Fourth edition. 2006.
State Constitutional Law fills a void by collecting and comparing constitutional case law from all 50 states, and contrasting prevailing federal rulings with more protective state decisions. This book is the only comprehensive guide to litigating state constitutional rights.
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By Hudson, David L. Greenwood. Third edition. [2015].
A book that covers the legal rights of young adults in all aspects of their daily lives such as at home, at school and on the job. The third edition includes information on emerging topics such as cyber-bulling and sexting as well as recent changes to laws on privacy and LGBTQ rights.
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By Arnheim, M. T. W. Wiley Pub. 2009.
An in-depth look at the defining document of AmericaWant to make sense of the U.S. Constitution? This plain-English guide walks you through this revered document, explaining how the articles and amendments came to be and how they have guided legislators, judges, and presidents and sparked ongoing debates. You'll understand all the big issues — from separation of church and state to impeachment to civil rights — that continue to affect Americans' daily lives.Get started with Constitution basics — explore the main concepts and their origins, the different approaches to interpretation, and how the document has changed over the past 200+ yearsKnow who has the power — see how the public, the President, Congress, and the Supreme Court share in the ruling of AmericaBalance the branches of government — discover what it means...The EPUB format of this title may not be compatible for use on all handheld devices.
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By Tushnet, Mark V. 2014.
In this surprising and highly unconventional work, Harvard law professor Mark Tushnet poses a seemingly simple question that yields a thoroughly unexpected answer. The Constitution matters, he argues, not because it structures our government but because it structures our politics. He maintains that politicians and political parties—not Supreme Court decisions—are the true engines of constitutional change in our system. This message will empower all citizens who use direct political action to define and protect our rights and liberties as Americans.Unlike legal scholars who consider the Constitution only as a blueprint for American democracy, Tushnet focuses on the ways it serves as a framework for political debate. Each branch of government draws substantive inspiration and procedural structure from the Constitution but can effect change only when there is the political will to carry it out. Tushnet's political understanding of the Constitution therefore does not...
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» Constitutional Law
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By Bonfield, Lloyd. Thomson/West. c2006.
"This book, suitable as a primer for foreign LLMs — or as an introductory survey for American students of both procedural and substantive law — is a comprehensive, though concise, survey of the American legal system — its structure and its methodology." - publisher's description
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By Wagner, Kurt A, Attorney at Law. First edition. 2007.
This start-to-finish guide provides information on the many different paths to achieving United States citizenship.
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Greenhaven Press/Thomson Gale. 2005.
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By Houppert, Karen. 2013.
Originally published to mark the 50th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright, this title explores the legacy of that landmark Supreme Court decision by sharing the stories of defendants around the county who have relied on public defenders for representation.
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By Vile, John R. Fifth edition. 2010.
A Companion to the United States Constitution and Its Amendments is designed to show students just how revolutionary the Constitution was-and how relevant it remains today. The Companion begins by revisiting the key events leading to the Constitution's ratification, including the writing of the Declaration of Independence and the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention, then goes article by article, amendment by amendment, to describe each section of the document, as well as the importantcourt cases that add to its meaning. The fully updated new edition of A Companion to the United States Constitution and Its Amendments reflects a number of significant developments in the five years since the previous edition, including the appointments of new Supreme Court justices, impactful cases involving First Amendment rights for students, religious displays on government property, gun control in the District of Columbia, presidential powers in the context of the war on terror,...
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Latest received: 2022 Edition. LexisNexis. 2022 edition. 2019-.
"This product presents an electronic version of the United States Constitution." - publisher's description
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By Baker, Thomas E. Thomson/West. Third edition. 2019.
"This authoritative text provides a framework for understanding individual liberty and governmental power and the institutional role played by the Supreme Court of the United States. Coverage in this new improved edition includes all the major topics of the subject: judicial review: commerce clause and state powers: federalism: separation of powers: congressional and executive powers: and individual civil rights and civil liberties. Includes diagrams that aid understanding of the fundamentals of our system of government. Extremely accessible and comprehensive — this is a paperback course in American Constitutional Law." - publisher's description
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By Vieira, Norman. Third edition. 1998.
Expert review of constitutional civil rights focuses on 14th Amendment case law, equal protection, and procedural and substantive due process.
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By Nowak, John E. Thomson/West. Eighth edition. c2010.
"This treatise provides a detailed, up-to-date, and comprehensive analysis of American constitutional law. It examines the issues that are studied and litigated today and discusses the origins of judicial review and federal jurisdiction, the sources of national authority, the growth of federal commerce and fiscal powers, and the limits on state laws that burden interstate commerce. It analyzes individual liberties and due process, including freedom of speech and religion, federal powers to enforce the Bill of Rights, and limitations on the jurisdiction of federal courts. Finally, it examines the separation of powers, including the restrictions on the foreign affairs power." - publisher's description
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By Smith, Glenn C. 2012.
Discover the ins and outs of Constitutional lawAre you a student looking for trusted, plain-English guidance on the ins and outs of Constitutional law? Look no further!Constitutional Law For Dummies provides a detailed study guide tracking to this commonly required law course. It breaks down complicated material and gives you a through outline of the parameters and applications of the U.S. Constitution in modern, easy-to-understand language. Critical information on the Constitution's foundations, powers, and limitationsA modern analysis of the Constitution's amendmentsDetailed information on the Supreme Court and federalismExplaining outdated governmental jargon in current, up-to-date terms, Constitutional Law For Dummies is just what you need for quick learning and complete understanding. Students studying government will also...The EPUB format of this title may not be compatible for use on all handheld devices.
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By Furi-Perry, Ursula. American Bar Association. 1;1. 2014.
What s the difference between federal and state government? Who is a citizen? What is the job of the Supreme Court? Can you write-in a vote for Donald Duck? Constitutional Law for Kids is a fun, interactive exploration of the rights and privileges guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States. Each chapter includes an analysis of a constitutional law topic, along with the facts of actual Supreme Court cases, vocabulary words, and questions that can be used for response essays or discussion. Chapter topics include fundamental rights such as voting and due process; freedoms such as religion and expression; a review of the three branches of government; and a look at current events. This middle grade textbook is a user-friendly, kid-friendly version of a law book, and includes full copies of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Constitutional Law for Kids is an educational and exciting look at our system of government.
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By Barron, Jerome A. West. Tenth edition. 2020.
"This 10th edition of Constitutional Law in a Nutshell summarizes constitutional law from Marbury v. Madison (1803), to the present. The goal has been to discuss the Supreme Court's cases in enough detail to be helpful but not to be verbose in doing so. In this edition we feature thirty new cases. Some of the highlights include Rucho v. Common Cause (2-10) where the Court held 5-4, per Chief Justice Roberts, that partisan gerrymandering is a non-justiciable issue beyond the competence of the federal judiciary. In Department of Commerce v. New York (2019), although the Court ruled that the Enumeration Clause of the Constitution grants authority to Congress and 'by extension' to the Secretary of Commerce to include a question about citizenship on the 2020 Census questionnaire, the Court could not approve it because the rationale presented to the Court was contrived and was based on a pretext. In Timbs v. Indiana (2019), the Court demonstrated that there still is vitality in the incorpora…
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By Israel, Jerold H. West Academic Publishing. Ninth edition. c2020.
"This nutshell is intended for use by law students of constitutional criminal procedure. It is a succinct analysis of the constitutional standards of major current significance. This is not a text on criminal procedure, but rather about constitutional criminal procedure. It avoids describing the non-constitutional standards applied in each state and federally. The text provides the scope and highlights you need to excel in understanding this field. This will enable you to answer exam questions more quickly and accurately, and enhance your skills as an attorney." - publisher's description
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By del Carmen, Rolando V. 2010.
In any episode of the popular television show Law and Order, questions of police procedure in collecting evidence often arise. Was a search legal? Was the evidence obtained lawfully? Did the police follow the rules in pursuing their case? While the show depicts fictional cases and scenarios, police procedure with regard to search and seizure is a real and significant issue in the criminal justice system today. The subject of many Supreme Court decisions, they seriously impact the way police pursue their investigations, the way prosecutors proceed with their cases, and the way defense attorneys defend their clients. This book answers these questions and explains these decisions in accessible and easy to follow language. Each chapter explores a separate case or series of cases involving the application of the Fourth Amendment to current police investigatory practices or prosecutorial conduct of the criminal trial. The police-related cases involve topics such as searches of...
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By Tokaji, Daniel P. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. 2023.
"Election law is a dynamic and rapidly expanding field that generates enormous public interest. It is also of great practical importance to lawyers and law students, with increasing litigation and many controversial Supreme Court decisions such as Bush v. Gore, Citizens United v. FEC, and Shelby County v. Holder. This Nutshell provides a succinct and thorough description of the law governing elections, the right to vote, and the political process in the United States. The topics addressed include “one person, one vote,” gerrymandering, minority voting rights, ballot access, voter identification, recounts, direct democracy, and campaign finance. The Nutshell covers U.S. constitutional law in these areas, as well as the Voting Rights Act, Federal Election Campaign Act, and other essential statutes. It includes Evenwel v. Abbott, McDonnell v. United States, and other cases from the 2015-16 Supreme Court Term." - publisher's description
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By Vile, John R. 16th ed. 2014.
Revised and now in its 16th edition, Essential Supreme Court Decisions: Summaries of Leading Cases in U.S. Constitutional Law is the most up-to-date and historically thorough guide to the American Supreme Court's most monumental rulings available today. It proves an indispensable resource for students, lawyers, and anyone interested in our nation's Constitution, and the decisions that continue to shape, define, and challenge it. The Supreme Court grapples every day with issues fundamental to our democracy – from religious expression to freedom of speech to cruel and unusual punishment rulings. Terrorism, profiling, same-sex marriage, police stop-and-search statutes, voting rights and our personal right to privacy, and recent landmark rulings regarding all of these issues are analyzed in this edition, showing us the modern iterations of debates that have raged in some shape or form in America throughout its history.
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By Imwinkelried, Edward J. LexisNexis. Fifth edition. 2023.
"Exculpatory Evidence, Fourth Edition offers a comprehensive study of the evolution of case law defining the scope of the constitutional right to present exculpatory evidence, which has been used to override virtually every type of evidentiary exclusionary rule. The authors point out incisive constitutional arguments and effective trial defense strategies to foil evidentiary privileges and put the prosecution on guard." -pulisher's description
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By Barron, Jerome A. West Academic Publishing. Sixth edition. 2023.
"This product provides a short and readable source for individuals interested in First Amendment law and communications law. It is divided into four parts: the history, methodology, and philosophical foundations of the First Amendment; topics such as First Amendment issues that arise in connection with matters as varied as regulations affecting union dues, the speech of high school students, and what flags can fly on city hall flagpoles; issues in First Amendment law such as the public forum doctrine, the compelled speech doctrine, and the free expression rights of government employees; and the text, history, and theory of the religion clauses, chronicling the ongoing battle in the Supreme Court between accommodationists and separationists. The Sixth Edition brings the book up to date with modern First Amendment jurisprudence, including the Internet and the problem of hate speech, electoral spending, and other topics covered by recent Supreme Court cases and discussions." - publisher's…
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West Academic Publishing. First edition. 2012.
This Stories title will enrich First Amendment courses and help students appreciate the premises that animate the cases and the values that are at stake in religious-liberty and free-speech controversies.
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Gale/Cengage Learning. Third edition. c2011-.
The electronic version of this 14-volume legal encyclopedia set provides thousands of articles that explain legal terms, issues, and concepts in easy to understand language. It also includes articles on prominent legislation, court cases, and notable legal professionals.
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By Feinman, Jay M. Oxford University Press. Fifth edition. 2018.
This e-book takes a broad look at foundational topics in the law, including the basic litigation process, constitutional law and rights, property law, tort law, and criminal law and procedure, and is an excellent beginner’s resource to understanding the basics of the legal system in the United States.
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By Branham, Lynn S. West Academic Publishing. Eleventh edition. 2022.
"An excellent reference tool, this book explores a range of sentencing-related topics, including the principal purposes of criminal sentences, restorative justice, guilty pleas and plea bargaining, different ways to structure sentencing systems, procedural rights during sentencing proceedings, sentencing evidence, community-based sentences, the death penalty, Eighth Amendment constraints on sentences in noncapital cases, parole release, probation and parole revocation, and enmeshed penalties (often called the “collateral consequences” of a conviction). The latter half of the book contains an illuminating overview of the constitutional rights of incarcerated people, details on litigating their civil-rights suits challenging conditions of confinement and their treatment while incarcerated, and the remedies available to them." - publisher's description
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By Wright, Charles Alan. West Academic Publishing. Eighth edition. 2017.
"This title offers practical guidance and comprehensive coverage on all aspects of federal court jurisdiction and litigation procedure, as well as the relationship between the state and federal courts. Text reviews the federal judicial system; judicial power of the United States; diversity of citizenship; venue; law applied in federal courts; pleadings, trials, and judgments; and appellate court and Supreme Court jurisdiction." - publisher's description
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By Alexander, Kern. West Academic Publishing. Seventh edition. 2022.
"This text captures the key points of the precedents governing student rights and responsibilities relating to attendance, speech, expression, religion, discipline, grades, tests, drugs, search and seizure, the emerging law of social media, i.e., cyberbullying, and the range of procedural due process interests. The book further addresses the range of constitutional rights and protections for teachers as well as employment terms and conditions, including contracts, tenure and potential liabilities." - publisher's description
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By Connolly, Brian J. American Bar Association. 1;2017-09. 2017.
?This book is a re-mastered, retooled version of the ABA publication "Protecting Free Speech and Expression: The First Amendment and Land Use Law" which was published by the ABA. This book contains some theoretical discussion of First Amendment law as it pertains to land use issues (e.g. sign and billboard regulation, regulation of artwork and aesthetics, regulation of religious land uses, regulation of adult businesses, etc.), but also provides information which will be relevant to practitioners, and will include some regulatory strategies and case studies. In order to strategically illustrate their points, the authors included cases as source material.
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By Nowak, John E. West Academic Publishing. Fifth edition. 2016.
"The authors, recognized authorities for over a third of a century, provide succinct and authoritative coverage of the major principles in modern American constitutional law. This book is a shortened version based on the authors' hornbook (popular with students) and their six-volume treatise (popular with judges, practitioners, and scholars). It analyzes the constitutional issues studied today, and discusses the origins of judicial review and federal jurisdiction, federal commerce and spending powers, state powers in light of the dormant Commerce Clause, the war power, freedom of speech and religion, equal protection, due process, and other important individual rights and liberties. This book is completely up to date and includes all major Supreme Court cases through February, 2016, including the ground breaking First Amendment decisions of the Roberts' Court." - publisher's description
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By Weaver, Russell L. West Academic Publishing. Eighth edition. 2024.
"This book gives you everything you need to know about basic criminal procedure principles, presented in a no-nonsense fashion. It includes references to recent, relevant decisions handed down by the United States Supreme Court. In addition, Principles of Criminal Procedure contains helpful study devices such as 'focal points' at the beginning of each chapter, and 'points to remember' at the end of each section. This is the only study aid you will need to help you understand basic criminal procedure principles in U.S. law." - publisher's description
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By Salky, Steven M. American Bar Association. 3;2020-01. 2020.
This guide is designed as a basic research tool to aid practicing lawyers in thinking about and applying the Fifth Amendment privilege in various contexts and proceedings. This third edition not only updates the second edition with more recent court decisions, but also expands the prior discussion on certain topics in order to elucidate, or in some instances question, a trend or a decision.
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Latest received: 2022 Update. By Eagle, Steven J. LexisNexis Matthew Bender. Fifth edition. c2012.
"Regulatory Takings provides clear, yet trenchant analyses of the federal and state constitutional principles that arise when expanding land use regulations clash with the right of citizens to receive just compensation when their property is taken." - LexisNexis's description
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By Duncan, David K. American Bar Association. 2;2016-12. 2016.
The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution explores the wide range of essential criminal justice topics that fall within the scope of the Sixth Amendment. Topics include the following: The Right to a Speedy Trial The Right to a Public Trial The Right to a Jury The Place of Prosecution The Right to Be Informed The Confrontation Clause The Compulsory Process
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By Alexander, Mark C. West Academic. First edition. 2013.
This efficient book takes the complex subject matter of Constitutional Law and makes it easier to understand and digest.
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By Berg, Thomas. Second edition. 2004.
An overview of First Amendment jurisprudence including separation of church and state, equality of treatment, and religious liberty.
Note: A newer edition of this title is available electronically.
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By Friesen, Jennifer. LexisNexis Pub. Fourth edition. 2006.
State Constitutional Law fills a void by collecting and comparing constitutional case law from all 50 states, and contrasting prevailing federal rulings with more protective state decisions. This book is the only comprehensive guide to litigating state constitutional rights.
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By Hudson, David L. Greenwood. Third edition. [2015].
A book that covers the legal rights of young adults in all aspects of their daily lives such as at home, at school and on the job. The third edition includes information on emerging topics such as cyber-bulling and sexting as well as recent changes to laws on privacy and LGBTQ rights.
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Terms of engagement : How our courts should enforce the constitution's promise of limited government
By Neily, Clark. Encounter Books. 2013.
"While liberals seek court rulings creating positive rights to things like free health care and conservatives call for judicial 'restraint,' the end result is same: greater government power and diminished individual rights. With compelling real-world examples and penetrating legal analysis, Neily’s book shows how judicial abdication brought us to this point and calls for 'judicial engagement' to restore courts as the critical check on the other branches of government envisioned by the Framers." - publisher's description
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By Arnheim, M. T. W. Wiley Pub. 2009.
An in-depth look at the defining document of AmericaWant to make sense of the U.S. Constitution? This plain-English guide walks you through this revered document, explaining how the articles and amendments came to be and how they have guided legislators, judges, and presidents and sparked ongoing debates. You'll understand all the big issues — from separation of church and state to impeachment to civil rights — that continue to affect Americans' daily lives.Get started with Constitution basics — explore the main concepts and their origins, the different approaches to interpretation, and how the document has changed over the past 200+ yearsKnow who has the power — see how the public, the President, Congress, and the Supreme Court share in the ruling of AmericaBalance the branches of government — discover what it means...The EPUB format of this title may not be compatible for use on all handheld devices.
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By Bray, Ilona M. Nolo. Twentieth edition. 2021.
Provides information on the immigration system and offers advice on obtaining various types of visas and green cards.
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Gale. Second edition. c2005.
Provides current information on more than 5,000 legal topics. Includes completely revised articles covering important issues, biographies, definitions of legal terms and more. Covers such high-profile topics as the Americans with Disabilities Act, capital punishment, domestic violence, gay and lesbian rights, and physician-assisted suicide.
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By Ferguson, Andrew G. New York University Press. 2013.
Combining American history, constitutional law, and personal experience, this book engages citizens in the deeper meaning of jury service.
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By Tushnet, Mark V. 2014.
In this surprising and highly unconventional work, Harvard law professor Mark Tushnet poses a seemingly simple question that yields a thoroughly unexpected answer. The Constitution matters, he argues, not because it structures our government but because it structures our politics. He maintains that politicians and political parties—not Supreme Court decisions—are the true engines of constitutional change in our system. This message will empower all citizens who use direct political action to define and protect our rights and liberties as Americans.Unlike legal scholars who consider the Constitution only as a blueprint for American democracy, Tushnet focuses on the ways it serves as a framework for political debate. Each branch of government draws substantive inspiration and procedural structure from the Constitution but can effect change only when there is the political will to carry it out. Tushnet's political understanding of the Constitution therefore does not...
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This is a featured Texas title Essentials of Texas firearms law
By State Bar of Texas. State Bar of Texas. 2020.
An essential read for anyone interested in a more detailed account of the current legal landscape regarding firearms in Texas, this e-book is written by lawyers and experts in Texas and federal firearms law. It covers a variety of aspects of the subject, including self-defense, tort liability, person- and place-specific restrictions on firearms, concerns for business owners, and more.
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This is a featured Texas title Texas license to carry a handgun statutes and selected laws
Latest received: July 2022 Update. By Texas Department of Public Safety. Texas Department of Public Safety. 2021-2022 Edition. 2021.
This publication contains laws created and amended as the result of the passage of bills by the 87th Texas Legislature.
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This is a featured Texas title Texas perspectives on firearms law
By State Bar of Texas. State Bar of Texas. 2015.
"This compilation of articles, initially presented at various TexasBarCLE seminars across the state, continues that tradition by covering a variety of state and federal topics that will assist Texas lawyers in advising and representing their clients regarding firearm use and ownership." -page xiii
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By Woodard, Stephanie. Ig Publishing. 2018.
Journalist Stephanie Woodard provides a detailed, historically-informed account of the different ways that federal, state, and local government restricts the voting rights of Native Americans and the effect this has on Native American communities regarding education, employment, infrastructure, and various other issues.
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By Avery, Joseph. Lexington Books. 2020.
This title is for anyone who wants to learn about racial bias in the criminal justice system, including such topics as the power of institutions, reducing racial disparities in policing, and uses and abuses of technology in the legal system.
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By Beeghly, Erin. Routledge. 2020.
Written by interdisciplinary scholars, this book sets out to discuss topics such as what is implicit bias, how it can be identified, how it affects our relationships with others, and what can be done to combat it by presenting the reader with real-world situations in easy to understand language.
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The little book of race and restorative justice : Black lives, healing, and US social transformation
By Davis, Fania. Good Books. 2019.
This title explores how initiatives for racial and restorative justice can transform the African-American experience in America. It highlights real programs that have been successfully utilized in schools, justice systems, and communities.
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By Alexander, Michelle. The New Press. Tenth anniversary edition. 2020.
Written by a civil rights lawyer, this book uses historic facts and statistics to argue that modern mass incarceration in the United States perpetuates a system of racial inequality.
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By Ifill, Sherrilyn A. The New Press. 2018.
Four of the nation’s leading civil rights activists collaborated to produce this brief but potent examination of the state of justice in America.
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Duke University Press. 2007.
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Greenhaven Press/Thomson Gale. 2005.
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Sharpe Reference. c2005.
An encyclopedia that examines the history and hotly contested debates surrounding the concept and practice of civil liberties.
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By Hamoudi, Haider Ala. West Academic Publishing. First edition. [2020].
This title, from West Academic’s “In a Nutshell” series, discusses contemporary applications of Islamic law. Topics discussed include legislation derived from Islamic law, drafting contracts to comply with Islamic law, and the ways Islamic law disputes are resolved in both Muslim and non-Muslim majority countries.
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By Berg, Thomas C. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. 2016.
"Expert narrative describes and analyzes the religious freedom issues that have occupied the Supreme Court's attention in recent decades and exploded into public debate in recent years. The text explains principles and analyzes categories of cases using a framework based on three fundamental values: choice in religious matters, equality of treatment, and separation of church and state. Provides historical perspective and explains how the First Amendment's Establishment Clause and Free Exercise Clause interact. Also analyzes legislative provisions on religious freedom, which have caused widespread controversy in recent years, as well as state constitutional provisions. Useful for law students, practitioners, and interested laypersons." - publisher's description
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» Section 1983 Litigation
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This is a featured Texas title Texas torts and remedies
Latest received: Automatic updates. M. Bender. 1987-.
This multivolume treatise discusses in detail the law around various torts and their legal remedies. Includes personal and professional liability, products liability, premises liability, insurance claims, commercial torts, etc.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Lee, David W. Panel. [c2001]-.
If you need the short answer to a Section 1983 question, and you can't afford to waste time running down the wrong research path, turn To The Handbook of Section 1983 Litigation. This essential guide is designed as the practitioner's desk book. it provides quick and concise answers to issues that frequently arise in Section 1983 cases, from police misconduct to affirmative actions to gender and race discrimination. it is organized to help you quickly find the specific information you need whether you're counsel for the plaintiff or defendant.
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By Branham, Lynn S. West Academic Publishing. Eleventh edition. 2022.
"An excellent reference tool, this book explores a range of sentencing-related topics, including the principal purposes of criminal sentences, restorative justice, guilty pleas and plea bargaining, different ways to structure sentencing systems, procedural rights during sentencing proceedings, sentencing evidence, community-based sentences, the death penalty, Eighth Amendment constraints on sentences in noncapital cases, parole release, probation and parole revocation, and enmeshed penalties (often called the “collateral consequences” of a conviction). The latter half of the book contains an illuminating overview of the constitutional rights of incarcerated people, details on litigating their civil-rights suits challenging conditions of confinement and their treatment while incarcerated, and the remedies available to them." - publisher's description
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By Schwartz, Martin A. Federal Judicial Center. Third edition. 2014.
In this invaluable three-volume set, you'll get an analysis of every aspect of the statute from the plaintiffs' and defendants' side of the courtroom - from direction on potential to considerations about choice of forum. This reference also gives you citations to state and district court decisions and circuit-by-circuit breakdowns of leading decisions. Plus, you'll explore constitutional rights enforceable under Section 1983, every facet of municipal liability and qualified immunity, bifurcating claims against officers and municipalities, and more.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Schwartz, Martin A. Wolters Kluwer Law & Business. Fourth edition. [c2011?]-.
This volume examines the attorney's fees stage of a Section 1983 case. Attorney's fees are of immense practical importance to litigants and attorneys involved in state or federal litigation, especially concerning claims in which congressional fee-shifting statutory provisions apply.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Schwartz, Martin A. Wolters Kluwer Law & Business. Fifth edition. [c2012]-.
This volume provides practical guidance that will save you research time on evidentiary issues relevant to Section 1983 actions including relevance, expert testimony, evidentiary privileges, and oral testimony. The author also gives you clear analysis on physical evidence, hearsay, admissibility of investigatory reports and governmental records, and evidentiary issues pertaining to municipal liability and to compensatory and punitive damages.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Schwartz, Martin A. Aspen Publishers. Fourth edition. [c2003?]-.
"In this invaluable three-volume set, you'll get an analysis of every aspect of the statute from the plaintiffs' and defendants' side of the courtroom - from direction on potential to considerations about choice of forum. This reference also gives you citations to state and district court decisions and circuit-by-circuit breakdowns of leading decisions. Plus, you'll explore constitutional rights enforceable under Section 1983, every facet of municipal liability and qualified immunity, bifurcating claims against officers and municipalities, and more. Martin A. Schwartz, an expert of Section 1983 actions, goes a step further and provides positions on open issues." -publisher's description
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Witt, John W. Aspen Publications. Second edition. [2016?]-.
"Section 1983 Litigation: Forms provides all the forms you need to successfully litigate a Section 1983 case." - from the introduction
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By Collins, Michael G. West Academic Publishing. Sixth edition. 2024.
"Coverage includes the statute's modern revival in Monroe v. Pape, municipal liability, individual officer and sovereign immunity, excessive force litigation, choice of law, state and federal court jurisdiction, remedies, and attorney's fees. There are also chapters on federal officer liability and the relationship between habeas corpus and section 1983. A helpful tool for practitioners, students, judges, and their clerks, or anyone wishing to get up to speed on this complex, ever-changing topic." - publisher's description
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By Voss, Edwin P. American Bar Association. 1;2016-2. 2016.
To help understand the intricacies of Section 1983, Sword and Shield: A Practical Approach to Section 1983 Litigation, Fourth Edition, contains expert analysis regarding issues in a Section 1983 case. Fully updated since the 2006 publication of the Third Edition, this guide provides a practical approach to this technically difficult and ever-evolving area of law.
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal practice guide
By Matthew Bender (Firm). M. Bender. 1979-.
"This guide's six volumes are arranged by section to correspond with the progression of the Texas criminal justice system, making their detailed information easy to access. Each volume contains a number of chapters divided into four parts covering legal backgrounds, procedural practice tips, sample forms, and research resources and bibliographies." - publisher's description
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By Bergman, Paul. Nolo. Eighteenth edition. 2024.
"In plain English, [this book] covers: search and seizure, drunk driving, arrests, booking and bail, public defenders, arraignment, lineups, preliminary hearings, trials, plea bargains, common defenses, evidence, sentencing, appeals."--Page [4] of cover.
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By Israel, Jerold H. West Academic Publishing. Ninth edition. c2020.
"This nutshell is intended for use by law students of constitutional criminal procedure. It is a succinct analysis of the constitutional standards of major current significance. This is not a text on criminal procedure, but rather about constitutional criminal procedure. It avoids describing the non-constitutional standards applied in each state and federally. The text provides the scope and highlights you need to excel in understanding this field. This will enable you to answer exam questions more quickly and accurately, and enhance your skills as an attorney." - publisher's description
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By del Carmen, Rolando V. 2010.
In any episode of the popular television show Law and Order, questions of police procedure in collecting evidence often arise. Was a search legal? Was the evidence obtained lawfully? Did the police follow the rules in pursuing their case? While the show depicts fictional cases and scenarios, police procedure with regard to search and seizure is a real and significant issue in the criminal justice system today. The subject of many Supreme Court decisions, they seriously impact the way police pursue their investigations, the way prosecutors proceed with their cases, and the way defense attorneys defend their clients. This book answers these questions and explains these decisions in accessible and easy to follow language. Each chapter explores a separate case or series of cases involving the application of the Fourth Amendment to current police investigatory practices or prosecutorial conduct of the criminal trial. The police-related cases involve topics such as searches of...
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By Branham, Lynn S. West Academic Publishing. Eleventh edition. 2022.
"An excellent reference tool, this book explores a range of sentencing-related topics, including the principal purposes of criminal sentences, restorative justice, guilty pleas and plea bargaining, different ways to structure sentencing systems, procedural rights during sentencing proceedings, sentencing evidence, community-based sentences, the death penalty, Eighth Amendment constraints on sentences in noncapital cases, parole release, probation and parole revocation, and enmeshed penalties (often called the “collateral consequences” of a conviction). The latter half of the book contains an illuminating overview of the constitutional rights of incarcerated people, details on litigating their civil-rights suits challenging conditions of confinement and their treatment while incarcerated, and the remedies available to them." - publisher's description
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By Alexander, Kern. West Academic Publishing. Seventh edition. 2022.
"This text captures the key points of the precedents governing student rights and responsibilities relating to attendance, speech, expression, religion, discipline, grades, tests, drugs, search and seizure, the emerging law of social media, i.e., cyberbullying, and the range of procedural due process interests. The book further addresses the range of constitutional rights and protections for teachers as well as employment terms and conditions, including contracts, tenure and potential liabilities." - publisher's description
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By Weaver, Russell L. West Academic Publishing. Eighth edition. 2024.
"This book gives you everything you need to know about basic criminal procedure principles, presented in a no-nonsense fashion. It includes references to recent, relevant decisions handed down by the United States Supreme Court. In addition, Principles of Criminal Procedure contains helpful study devices such as 'focal points' at the beginning of each chapter, and 'points to remember' at the end of each section. This is the only study aid you will need to help you understand basic criminal procedure principles in U.S. law." - publisher's description
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By LaFave, Wayne. West. Second edition. 2009.
This book examines the constitutionalization of criminal procedure and focuses on various investigative procedures.
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By Abramson, Leslie W. West Academic Publishing. First edition. 2021, c2022.
This title, available online through West Academic, examines how various landmark decisions and other more nuanced cases shape the way the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments can influence criminal investigations. With chapters on probable cause, search warrants, and right to counsel, this title is designed to supply attorneys and law students with a “comprehensive though concise” treatise.
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By Soma, John T. West Academic Publishing. Second edition. 2014.
"The Privacy Nutshell briefly reviews the historical roots of privacy, and then examines each of these U.S. privacy statutes and regulations. Virtually all governments and businesses face privacy considerations as technology continues to evolve. Legal issues related to privacy are exploding on the U.S. legal scene. The EU has a long history of a strong regulatory privacy regime. The U. S., however, follows a sectoral approach to privacy, whereby Congress responds to each privacy “crisis” with a new statute and set of regulations. This sectoral approach has resulted in a unique series of privacy rules for different areas of society. The Privacy Nutshell is an excellent introductory guide to the legal privacy world." -publisher's description
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By Houppert, Karen. 2013.
Originally published to mark the 50th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright, this title explores the legacy of that landmark Supreme Court decision by sharing the stories of defendants around the county who have relied on public defenders for representation.
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By del Carmen, Rolando V. 2010.
In any episode of the popular television show Law and Order, questions of police procedure in collecting evidence often arise. Was a search legal? Was the evidence obtained lawfully? Did the police follow the rules in pursuing their case? While the show depicts fictional cases and scenarios, police procedure with regard to search and seizure is a real and significant issue in the criminal justice system today. The subject of many Supreme Court decisions, they seriously impact the way police pursue their investigations, the way prosecutors proceed with their cases, and the way defense attorneys defend their clients. This book answers these questions and explains these decisions in accessible and easy to follow language. Each chapter explores a separate case or series of cases involving the application of the Fourth Amendment to current police investigatory practices or prosecutorial conduct of the criminal trial. The police-related cases involve topics such as searches of...
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By Vile, John R. 16th ed. 2014.
Revised and now in its 16th edition, Essential Supreme Court Decisions: Summaries of Leading Cases in U.S. Constitutional Law is the most up-to-date and historically thorough guide to the American Supreme Court's most monumental rulings available today. It proves an indispensable resource for students, lawyers, and anyone interested in our nation's Constitution, and the decisions that continue to shape, define, and challenge it. The Supreme Court grapples every day with issues fundamental to our democracy – from religious expression to freedom of speech to cruel and unusual punishment rulings. Terrorism, profiling, same-sex marriage, police stop-and-search statutes, voting rights and our personal right to privacy, and recent landmark rulings regarding all of these issues are analyzed in this edition, showing us the modern iterations of debates that have raged in some shape or form in America throughout its history.
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By Soltero, Carlos R. 2012.
A historical overview and analysis of fourteen landmark Supreme Court cases that have significantly affected Latino rights in such areas as education, the administration of criminal justice, voting rights, employment, and immigration.
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By Wright, Charles Alan. West Academic Publishing. Eighth edition. 2017.
"This title offers practical guidance and comprehensive coverage on all aspects of federal court jurisdiction and litigation procedure, as well as the relationship between the state and federal courts. Text reviews the federal judicial system; judicial power of the United States; diversity of citizenship; venue; law applied in federal courts; pleadings, trials, and judgments; and appellate court and Supreme Court jurisdiction." - publisher's description
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By Pfander, James E. West Academic Publishing. Fourth edition. 2021.
"Designed for students in advanced courses and newly revised, this book explains the leading principles of federal jurisdiction. It covers such landmarks as Marbury v. Madison and Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents and the rules that govern original and appellate jurisdiction, justiciability and abstention, federal habeas corpus, and sovereign immunity. It discusses the enemy combatant cases, culminating in Boumediene, and recent Supreme Court decisions on such diverse issues as the legal foundation of the Ex parte Young action, the limits of federal ingredient jurisdiction, the demise of prudential standing, and the jurisdictional nuances of consumer class action litigation. Perhaps most important, the book provides students with a sense of the argumentative possibilities available to lawyers and jurists working within the federal courts’ tradition." - publisher's description
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By Chemerinsky, Erwin. American Bar Association. 1;2022-01. 2022.
This review of the Supreme Court's October 2020 Term looks back at the major cases addressed by the Court and provides a valuable focus on the implications of these decisions. Written by Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of the University of California at Berkeley School of Law, the book takes a neutral tone, neither praising nor criticizing the decisions, and organizes the case essays by topic.
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By Arnheim, M. T. W. Wiley Pub. 2009.
An in-depth look at the defining document of AmericaWant to make sense of the U.S. Constitution? This plain-English guide walks you through this revered document, explaining how the articles and amendments came to be and how they have guided legislators, judges, and presidents and sparked ongoing debates. You'll understand all the big issues — from separation of church and state to impeachment to civil rights — that continue to affect Americans' daily lives.Get started with Constitution basics — explore the main concepts and their origins, the different approaches to interpretation, and how the document has changed over the past 200+ yearsKnow who has the power — see how the public, the President, Congress, and the Supreme Court share in the ruling of AmericaBalance the branches of government — discover what it means...The EPUB format of this title may not be compatible for use on all handheld devices.
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» CLEs
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State Bar of Texas. 2016.
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State Bar of Texas. 2017.
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State Bar of Texas. 2018.
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State Bar of Texas. 2019.
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State Bar of Texas. 2020.
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State Bar of Texas. 2022.
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State Bar of Texas. 2023.
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State Bar of Texas. 2023.
The State Bar of Texas's "Emerging Issues: The New Face of Constitutional Law Litigation" is a continuing education seminar focused on litigating constitutional law cases.
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State Bar of Texas. 2021.
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State Bar of Texas, Professional Development Program. 2022.
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State Bar of Texas. 2016.
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State Bar of Texas. 2017.
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State Bar of Texas. 2018.
LGBTQ law intersects with other aspects of the law in a myriad of ways - e.g., family law, immigration, employment. The State Bar's LGBTQ-focused CLE course will help practitioners understand recent developments in the law and what they mean for their LGBTQ clients.
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State Bar of Texas. 2019.
This CLE course helps attorneys understand the legal landscape for their LGBTQ clients. It looks at new legal developments in family law, criminal law, employment law, real property, and immigration.
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State Bar of Texas. 2021.
With sections on landlord/tenant issues, religious exemptions, employment litigation, and probate and estate issues, this Continuing Legal Education material from the State Bar of Texas aims to help lawyers better understand how the constantly evolving law impacts their LGBTQ clients and how to best represent them.
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State Bar of Texas. 2017.
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State Bar of Texas. 2018.
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State Bar of Texas. 2019.
This title provides information for the Texas practitioner and interested citizens on issues related to gun laws, including ethics, hunting laws, understanding controversial acquittals, gun trusts and related probate issues, and family violence and the lethality index.
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State Bar of Texas. 2020.
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State Bar of Texas. 2021.
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State Bar of Texas. 2022.
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This is a featured Texas title “Colored men” and “hombres aquí” : Hernandez v. Texas and the emergence of Mexican American lawyering
By Olivas, Michael A. Arte Público Press. 2014.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, this title explores the landmark 1954 Supreme Court case Hernandez v. Texas — the first case to be tried before the Supreme Court by a Mexican-American legal team, and pivotal to extending 14th Amendment protections to Mexican-Americans and other ethnic groups beyond the simple two-class theory of the black-white racial divide. This collection of essays considers the historical roots and sociological conditions that surrounded Hernandez v. Texas, and the legacy of the case as it marked both the laws of the nation and Latino practitioners in the legal field.
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This is a featured Texas title Essentials of Texas firearms law
By State Bar of Texas. State Bar of Texas. 2020.
An essential read for anyone interested in a more detailed account of the current legal landscape regarding firearms in Texas, this e-book is written by lawyers and experts in Texas and federal firearms law. It covers a variety of aspects of the subject, including self-defense, tort liability, person- and place-specific restrictions on firearms, concerns for business owners, and more.
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal practice guide
By Matthew Bender (Firm). M. Bender. 1979-.
"This guide's six volumes are arranged by section to correspond with the progression of the Texas criminal justice system, making their detailed information easy to access. Each volume contains a number of chapters divided into four parts covering legal backgrounds, procedural practice tips, sample forms, and research resources and bibliographies." - publisher's description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas license to carry a handgun statutes and selected laws
Latest received: July 2022 Update. By Texas Department of Public Safety. Texas Department of Public Safety. 2021-2022 Edition. 2021.
This publication contains laws created and amended as the result of the passage of bills by the 87th Texas Legislature.
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This is a featured Texas title Texas perspectives on firearms law
By State Bar of Texas. State Bar of Texas. 2015.
"This compilation of articles, initially presented at various TexasBarCLE seminars across the state, continues that tradition by covering a variety of state and federal topics that will assist Texas lawyers in advising and representing their clients regarding firearm use and ownership." -page xiii
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This is a featured Texas title Texas torts and remedies
Latest received: Automatic updates. M. Bender. 1987-.
This multivolume treatise discusses in detail the law around various torts and their legal remedies. Includes personal and professional liability, products liability, premises liability, insurance claims, commercial torts, etc.
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This is a featured Texas title The educator's guide to Texas school law
By Walsh, Jim. University of Texas Press. Eighth edition. 2014.
Now thoroughly updated and streamlined throughout, here is the standard legal resource for Texas educators, which has sold more than 85,000 copies.
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By Vile, John R. Fifth edition. 2010.
A Companion to the United States Constitution and Its Amendments is designed to show students just how revolutionary the Constitution was-and how relevant it remains today. The Companion begins by revisiting the key events leading to the Constitution's ratification, including the writing of the Declaration of Independence and the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention, then goes article by article, amendment by amendment, to describe each section of the document, as well as the importantcourt cases that add to its meaning. The fully updated new edition of A Companion to the United States Constitution and Its Amendments reflects a number of significant developments in the five years since the previous edition, including the appointments of new Supreme Court justices, impactful cases involving First Amendment rights for students, religious displays on government property, gun control in the District of Columbia, presidential powers in the context of the war on terror,...
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By Dees, Morris. American Bar Association. ;1. 2014.
In A Lawyer's Journey, Morris Dees dramatically chronicles the significant events that led him to the front lines of the civil rights struggle and his ongoing crusade against hate groups. This is the story of the courageous and often lonely journey of a skilled and controversial trial lawyer whose career has paralleled a nation's struggle to ensure freedom and equality of all its citizens. It is the story of a man who takes a stand, a man willing to risk his life to fight for minorities and the powerless, a man who has made a difference. This book was originally published in 1991 as A Season for Justice. A Lawyer's Journey brings the Morris Dees story up to date. It chronicles Dees' most recent legal victories against the perpetrators of hate crimes, including the Aryan Nations in Idaho. ABA Biography Series: Lawyers Pursuing Justice A Lawyer's Journey: The Morris Dees Story is the first in a new series of books published by the American Bar Association about lawyers who are visionarie…
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By Ifill, Sherrilyn A. The New Press. 2018.
Four of the nation’s leading civil rights activists collaborated to produce this brief but potent examination of the state of justice in America.
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By Alexander, Mark C. West Academic. First edition. 2013.
This efficient book takes the complex subject matter of Constitutional Law and makes it easier to understand and digest.
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By Woodard, Stephanie. Ig Publishing. 2018.
Journalist Stephanie Woodard provides a detailed, historically-informed account of the different ways that federal, state, and local government restricts the voting rights of Native Americans and the effect this has on Native American communities regarding education, employment, infrastructure, and various other issues.
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By Bonfield, Lloyd. Thomson/West. c2006.
"This book, suitable as a primer for foreign LLMs — or as an introductory survey for American students of both procedural and substantive law — is a comprehensive, though concise, survey of the American legal system — its structure and its methodology." - publisher's description
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By Beeghly, Erin. Routledge. 2020.
Written by interdisciplinary scholars, this book sets out to discuss topics such as what is implicit bias, how it can be identified, how it affects our relationships with others, and what can be done to combat it by presenting the reader with real-world situations in easy to understand language.
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By Wagner, Kurt A, Attorney at Law. First edition. 2007.
This start-to-finish guide provides information on the many different paths to achieving United States citizenship.
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By Avery, Joseph. Lexington Books. 2020.
This title is for anyone who wants to learn about racial bias in the criminal justice system, including such topics as the power of institutions, reducing racial disparities in policing, and uses and abuses of technology in the legal system.
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State Bar of Texas. 2016.
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State Bar of Texas. 2017.
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State Bar of Texas. 2019.
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State Bar of Texas. 2020.
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State Bar of Texas. 2022.
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State Bar of Texas. 2023.
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By Cohen, Joel. American Bar Association. 1;2017-05. 2017.
However rare, some injustices are "objectively" determined, often through DNA evidence, which allows us to squarely establish innocence despite a conviction. But the stories selected for this book represent a cross-section: some are such that (almost) every reader will see and acknowledge the wrong, and some interviews may leave the readers scratching his head, wondering "what was the author thinking?" By speaking with those impacted by injustices that occurred over the last 60 years––during the 1950s at the height of McCarthyism, the 1980s in Louisiana and New York when race played a large a role in how justice was dispensed and how the media portrayed the participants, the aftermath of 9/11 when many were prepared to believe the worst, and the time shortly before the Supreme Court decided that marriage could be granted to same-sex couples––this book requires readers to look at injustice in the context of our times. The stories told by the participants themselv…
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By Houppert, Karen. 2013.
Originally published to mark the 50th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright, this title explores the legacy of that landmark Supreme Court decision by sharing the stories of defendants around the county who have relied on public defenders for representation.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Perritt, Henry H. Aspen Publishers. Fifth edition. [2018].
"For plaintiff and defense counsel, Civil Rights in the Workplace provides complete analysis of punitive damages, compensatory damages, jury trials, and changes in providing disparate treatment and disparate impact cases. It shows you how the 1991 Act has changed the way lawyers and their clients approach employment discrimination under Title VII, the Age Discrimination and Employment Act, the Reconstruction Era Civil Rights Act, and the ADA. You get the full text -- with insightful analysis -- of the controversial Supreme Court rulings that led to the creation of the 1991 Act." -publisher's description
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By Taylor, Rebecca A. American Bar Association. ;1. 2014.
Asserting our civil rights goes to the heart of what it means to be an American but unfortunately, our property, liberty, and even life can be sacrificed when we exercise these fundamental rights. Lawyers are needed to assist when authority figures wrongfully attempt to deny us those rights, and to obtain relief for injuries we have suffered in the process. Civil Rights Litigation seeks to help lawyers, their clients, and the general public negotiate the field of civil rights law in the social and political climate of America today. The potentially relevant fields of law are vast, and this book focuses on finding potential answers for many problems faced by today s civil rights plaintiffs and their counsel. In three sections, it highlights some important tools and strategies offered by the litigation process and alternate dispute resolution mechanisms, including: • Foundations of Civil Rights: The Second, Fourth, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendments • Discrimination Due to Sexual Orient…
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By Baker, Thomas E. Thomson/West. Third edition. 2019.
"This authoritative text provides a framework for understanding individual liberty and governmental power and the institutional role played by the Supreme Court of the United States. Coverage in this new improved edition includes all the major topics of the subject: judicial review: commerce clause and state powers: federalism: separation of powers: congressional and executive powers: and individual civil rights and civil liberties. Includes diagrams that aid understanding of the fundamentals of our system of government. Extremely accessible and comprehensive — this is a paperback course in American Constitutional Law." - publisher's description
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By Vieira, Norman. Third edition. 1998.
Expert review of constitutional civil rights focuses on 14th Amendment case law, equal protection, and procedural and substantive due process.
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By Nowak, John E. Thomson/West. Eighth edition. c2010.
"This treatise provides a detailed, up-to-date, and comprehensive analysis of American constitutional law. It examines the issues that are studied and litigated today and discusses the origins of judicial review and federal jurisdiction, the sources of national authority, the growth of federal commerce and fiscal powers, and the limits on state laws that burden interstate commerce. It analyzes individual liberties and due process, including freedom of speech and religion, federal powers to enforce the Bill of Rights, and limitations on the jurisdiction of federal courts. Finally, it examines the separation of powers, including the restrictions on the foreign affairs power." - publisher's description
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By Smith, Glenn C. 2012.
Discover the ins and outs of Constitutional lawAre you a student looking for trusted, plain-English guidance on the ins and outs of Constitutional law? Look no further!Constitutional Law For Dummies provides a detailed study guide tracking to this commonly required law course. It breaks down complicated material and gives you a through outline of the parameters and applications of the U.S. Constitution in modern, easy-to-understand language. Critical information on the Constitution's foundations, powers, and limitationsA modern analysis of the Constitution's amendmentsDetailed information on the Supreme Court and federalismExplaining outdated governmental jargon in current, up-to-date terms, Constitutional Law For Dummies is just what you need for quick learning and complete understanding. Students studying government will also...The EPUB format of this title may not be compatible for use on all handheld devices.
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By Furi-Perry, Ursula. American Bar Association. 1;1. 2014.
What s the difference between federal and state government? Who is a citizen? What is the job of the Supreme Court? Can you write-in a vote for Donald Duck? Constitutional Law for Kids is a fun, interactive exploration of the rights and privileges guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States. Each chapter includes an analysis of a constitutional law topic, along with the facts of actual Supreme Court cases, vocabulary words, and questions that can be used for response essays or discussion. Chapter topics include fundamental rights such as voting and due process; freedoms such as religion and expression; a review of the three branches of government; and a look at current events. This middle grade textbook is a user-friendly, kid-friendly version of a law book, and includes full copies of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Constitutional Law for Kids is an educational and exciting look at our system of government.
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By Barron, Jerome A. West. Tenth edition. 2020.
"This 10th edition of Constitutional Law in a Nutshell summarizes constitutional law from Marbury v. Madison (1803), to the present. The goal has been to discuss the Supreme Court's cases in enough detail to be helpful but not to be verbose in doing so. In this edition we feature thirty new cases. Some of the highlights include Rucho v. Common Cause (2-10) where the Court held 5-4, per Chief Justice Roberts, that partisan gerrymandering is a non-justiciable issue beyond the competence of the federal judiciary. In Department of Commerce v. New York (2019), although the Court ruled that the Enumeration Clause of the Constitution grants authority to Congress and 'by extension' to the Secretary of Commerce to include a question about citizenship on the 2020 Census questionnaire, the Court could not approve it because the rationale presented to the Court was contrived and was based on a pretext. In Timbs v. Indiana (2019), the Court demonstrated that there still is vitality in the incorpora…
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Battle, Jeremiah. National Consumer Law Center. Eighth edition. c2022-.
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By Israel, Jerold H. West Academic Publishing. Ninth edition. c2020.
"This nutshell is intended for use by law students of constitutional criminal procedure. It is a succinct analysis of the constitutional standards of major current significance. This is not a text on criminal procedure, but rather about constitutional criminal procedure. It avoids describing the non-constitutional standards applied in each state and federally. The text provides the scope and highlights you need to excel in understanding this field. This will enable you to answer exam questions more quickly and accurately, and enhance your skills as an attorney." - publisher's description
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By del Carmen, Rolando V. 2010.
In any episode of the popular television show Law and Order, questions of police procedure in collecting evidence often arise. Was a search legal? Was the evidence obtained lawfully? Did the police follow the rules in pursuing their case? While the show depicts fictional cases and scenarios, police procedure with regard to search and seizure is a real and significant issue in the criminal justice system today. The subject of many Supreme Court decisions, they seriously impact the way police pursue their investigations, the way prosecutors proceed with their cases, and the way defense attorneys defend their clients. This book answers these questions and explains these decisions in accessible and easy to follow language. Each chapter explores a separate case or series of cases involving the application of the Fourth Amendment to current police investigatory practices or prosecutorial conduct of the criminal trial. The police-related cases involve topics such as searches of...
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Fleming, Robert B. Aspen Publishers. Fourth edition. [2017].
The Elder Law Answer Book offers a thorough guide to aspects of the law that affect senior citizens, including long-term care planning, powers of attorney, trusts, age discrimination, and more.
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By Tokaji, Daniel P. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. 2023.
"Election law is a dynamic and rapidly expanding field that generates enormous public interest. It is also of great practical importance to lawyers and law students, with increasing litigation and many controversial Supreme Court decisions such as Bush v. Gore, Citizens United v. FEC, and Shelby County v. Holder. This Nutshell provides a succinct and thorough description of the law governing elections, the right to vote, and the political process in the United States. The topics addressed include “one person, one vote,” gerrymandering, minority voting rights, ballot access, voter identification, recounts, direct democracy, and campaign finance. The Nutshell covers U.S. constitutional law in these areas, as well as the Voting Rights Act, Federal Election Campaign Act, and other essential statutes. It includes Evenwel v. Abbott, McDonnell v. United States, and other cases from the 2015-16 Supreme Court Term." - publisher's description
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State Bar of Texas. 2023.
The State Bar of Texas's "Emerging Issues: The New Face of Constitutional Law Litigation" is a continuing education seminar focused on litigating constitutional law cases.
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By Vile, John R. 16th ed. 2014.
Revised and now in its 16th edition, Essential Supreme Court Decisions: Summaries of Leading Cases in U.S. Constitutional Law is the most up-to-date and historically thorough guide to the American Supreme Court's most monumental rulings available today. It proves an indispensable resource for students, lawyers, and anyone interested in our nation's Constitution, and the decisions that continue to shape, define, and challenge it. The Supreme Court grapples every day with issues fundamental to our democracy – from religious expression to freedom of speech to cruel and unusual punishment rulings. Terrorism, profiling, same-sex marriage, police stop-and-search statutes, voting rights and our personal right to privacy, and recent landmark rulings regarding all of these issues are analyzed in this edition, showing us the modern iterations of debates that have raged in some shape or form in America throughout its history.
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By Imwinkelried, Edward J. LexisNexis. Fifth edition. 2023.
"Exculpatory Evidence, Fourth Edition offers a comprehensive study of the evolution of case law defining the scope of the constitutional right to present exculpatory evidence, which has been used to override virtually every type of evidentiary exclusionary rule. The authors point out incisive constitutional arguments and effective trial defense strategies to foil evidentiary privileges and put the prosecution on guard." -pulisher's description
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By Barron, Jerome A. West Academic Publishing. Sixth edition. 2023.
"This product provides a short and readable source for individuals interested in First Amendment law and communications law. It is divided into four parts: the history, methodology, and philosophical foundations of the First Amendment; topics such as First Amendment issues that arise in connection with matters as varied as regulations affecting union dues, the speech of high school students, and what flags can fly on city hall flagpoles; issues in First Amendment law such as the public forum doctrine, the compelled speech doctrine, and the free expression rights of government employees; and the text, history, and theory of the religion clauses, chronicling the ongoing battle in the Supreme Court between accommodationists and separationists. The Sixth Edition brings the book up to date with modern First Amendment jurisprudence, including the Internet and the problem of hate speech, electoral spending, and other topics covered by recent Supreme Court cases and discussions." - publisher's…
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West Academic Publishing. First edition. 2012.
This Stories title will enrich First Amendment courses and help students appreciate the premises that animate the cases and the values that are at stake in religious-liberty and free-speech controversies.
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Gale/Cengage Learning. Third edition. c2011-.
The electronic version of this 14-volume legal encyclopedia set provides thousands of articles that explain legal terms, issues, and concepts in easy to understand language. It also includes articles on prominent legislation, court cases, and notable legal professionals.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Lee, David W. Panel. [c2001]-.
If you need the short answer to a Section 1983 question, and you can't afford to waste time running down the wrong research path, turn To The Handbook of Section 1983 Litigation. This essential guide is designed as the practitioner's desk book. it provides quick and concise answers to issues that frequently arise in Section 1983 cases, from police misconduct to affirmative actions to gender and race discrimination. it is organized to help you quickly find the specific information you need whether you're counsel for the plaintiff or defendant.
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State Bar of Texas. 2021.
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State Bar of Texas, Professional Development Program. 2022.
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By Buergenthal, Thomas. West Academic Publishing. Fifth edition. 2017.
"An updated and expanded edition of the widely used overview of international human rights law for students, practitioners, and professors. Provides a comprehensive overview of the international, regional and domestic human rights systems. Reviews recent developments in the field, including in the UN, European, OAS and African human rights systems and the adoption of new conventions such as those on forced disappearances and persons with disabilities. Includes chapters on the treatment of human rights treaties and norms within the U.S. legal system as well as on the role of non-governmental human rights organizations. Discover the history behind international human rights, including the institutional context from which they evolved. An unparalleled resource for beginning students as well as more experienced practitioners." - publisher's description
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By Hamoudi, Haider Ala. West Academic Publishing. First edition. [2020].
This title, from West Academic’s “In a Nutshell” series, discusses contemporary applications of Islamic law. Topics discussed include legislation derived from Islamic law, drafting contracts to comply with Islamic law, and the ways Islamic law disputes are resolved in both Muslim and non-Muslim majority countries.
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By Soltero, Carlos R. 2012.
A historical overview and analysis of fourteen landmark Supreme Court cases that have significantly affected Latino rights in such areas as education, the administration of criminal justice, voting rights, employment, and immigration.
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By Feinman, Jay M. Oxford University Press. Fifth edition. 2018.
This e-book takes a broad look at foundational topics in the law, including the basic litigation process, constitutional law and rights, property law, tort law, and criminal law and procedure, and is an excellent beginner’s resource to understanding the basics of the legal system in the United States.
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By Wright, Charles Alan. West Academic Publishing. Eighth edition. 2017.
"This title offers practical guidance and comprehensive coverage on all aspects of federal court jurisdiction and litigation procedure, as well as the relationship between the state and federal courts. Text reviews the federal judicial system; judicial power of the United States; diversity of citizenship; venue; law applied in federal courts; pleadings, trials, and judgments; and appellate court and Supreme Court jurisdiction." - publisher's description
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State Bar of Texas. 2017.
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State Bar of Texas. 2018.
LGBTQ law intersects with other aspects of the law in a myriad of ways - e.g., family law, immigration, employment. The State Bar's LGBTQ-focused CLE course will help practitioners understand recent developments in the law and what they mean for their LGBTQ clients.
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State Bar of Texas. 2019.
This CLE course helps attorneys understand the legal landscape for their LGBTQ clients. It looks at new legal developments in family law, criminal law, employment law, real property, and immigration.
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State Bar of Texas. 2021.
With sections on landlord/tenant issues, religious exemptions, employment litigation, and probate and estate issues, this Continuing Legal Education material from the State Bar of Texas aims to help lawyers better understand how the constantly evolving law impacts their LGBTQ clients and how to best represent them.
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By Connolly, Brian J. American Bar Association. 1;2017-09. 2017.
?This book is a re-mastered, retooled version of the ABA publication "Protecting Free Speech and Expression: The First Amendment and Land Use Law" which was published by the ABA. This book contains some theoretical discussion of First Amendment law as it pertains to land use issues (e.g. sign and billboard regulation, regulation of artwork and aesthetics, regulation of religious land uses, regulation of adult businesses, etc.), but also provides information which will be relevant to practitioners, and will include some regulatory strategies and case studies. In order to strategically illustrate their points, the authors included cases as source material.
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By Hertz, Frederick. Nolo. 2018.
Newly revised after the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges U.S. Supreme Court ruling, this book provides an overview of same-sex marriage laws, planning for marriage, prenuptial agreements, estate planning, and more.
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By Carter, T. Barton. West Academic Publishing. Eighth edition. 2020.
"Mass Communication Law in a Nutshell satisfies the need for a basic text in communication law, not only for law students but for journalism and communication students as well. Highlights of the Eighth Edition of the popular book include a discussion of Hulk Hogan’s successful lawsuit against Gawker for public disclosure of private facts, the right to be forgotten (or “erased”) in Europe, and numerous social media issues, including cyberstalking, catfishing, trolling, doxing, swatting, posting threats on Facebook and access to President Trump’s tweets. Further highlights include the USA FREEDOM Act, the Supreme Court’s expansion of exemption 4 of FOIA, First Amendment limits on denials of trademark registration, the Broadcast Spectrum Auction, and the continuing battle over net neutrality." - publisher's description
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By Myers, John E. B. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. 2022.
"Mental illness and intellectual disability (formerly called mental retardation) impact 20% of Americans, and have enormous personal, legal, and policy implications for patients, families, and society. This Nutshell introduces you to the broad range of criminal and civil issues in mental health law, including diagnosis of mental illness; expert testimony on mental health issues; civil commitment; competence to stand trial; the insanity defense; various competencies; ethical/legal issues facing mental health professionals, including informed consent, confidentiality, privilege, and malpractice; discrimination against persons with mental illness; financial and medical benefits for disabled persons." - publisher's description
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By Nowak, John E. West Academic Publishing. Fifth edition. 2016.
"The authors, recognized authorities for over a third of a century, provide succinct and authoritative coverage of the major principles in modern American constitutional law. This book is a shortened version based on the authors' hornbook (popular with students) and their six-volume treatise (popular with judges, practitioners, and scholars). It analyzes the constitutional issues studied today, and discusses the origins of judicial review and federal jurisdiction, federal commerce and spending powers, state powers in light of the dormant Commerce Clause, the war power, freedom of speech and religion, equal protection, due process, and other important individual rights and liberties. This book is completely up to date and includes all major Supreme Court cases through February, 2016, including the ground breaking First Amendment decisions of the Roberts' Court." - publisher's description
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By Weaver, Russell L. West Academic Publishing. Eighth edition. 2024.
"This book gives you everything you need to know about basic criminal procedure principles, presented in a no-nonsense fashion. It includes references to recent, relevant decisions handed down by the United States Supreme Court. In addition, Principles of Criminal Procedure contains helpful study devices such as 'focal points' at the beginning of each chapter, and 'points to remember' at the end of each section. This is the only study aid you will need to help you understand basic criminal procedure principles in U.S. law." - publisher's description
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By LaFave, Wayne. West. Second edition. 2009.
This book examines the constitutionalization of criminal procedure and focuses on various investigative procedures.
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By Pfander, James E. West Academic Publishing. Fourth edition. 2021.
"Designed for students in advanced courses and newly revised, this book explains the leading principles of federal jurisdiction. It covers such landmarks as Marbury v. Madison and Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents and the rules that govern original and appellate jurisdiction, justiciability and abstention, federal habeas corpus, and sovereign immunity. It discusses the enemy combatant cases, culminating in Boumediene, and recent Supreme Court decisions on such diverse issues as the legal foundation of the Ex parte Young action, the limits of federal ingredient jurisdiction, the demise of prudential standing, and the jurisdictional nuances of consumer class action litigation. Perhaps most important, the book provides students with a sense of the argumentative possibilities available to lawyers and jurists working within the federal courts’ tradition." - publisher's description
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By Abramson, Leslie W. West Academic Publishing. First edition. 2021, c2022.
This title, available online through West Academic, examines how various landmark decisions and other more nuanced cases shape the way the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments can influence criminal investigations. With chapters on probable cause, search warrants, and right to counsel, this title is designed to supply attorneys and law students with a “comprehensive though concise” treatise.
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By Soma, John T. West Academic Publishing. Second edition. 2014.
"The Privacy Nutshell briefly reviews the historical roots of privacy, and then examines each of these U.S. privacy statutes and regulations. Virtually all governments and businesses face privacy considerations as technology continues to evolve. Legal issues related to privacy are exploding on the U.S. legal scene. The EU has a long history of a strong regulatory privacy regime. The U. S., however, follows a sectoral approach to privacy, whereby Congress responds to each privacy “crisis” with a new statute and set of regulations. This sectoral approach has resulted in a unique series of privacy rules for different areas of society. The Privacy Nutshell is an excellent introductory guide to the legal privacy world." -publisher's description
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By U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 2003.
"This Guide is designed to assist public housing authority staff and HUD with a range of issues related to public housing occupancy, from application for admission and rent calculations through ongoing occupancy to lease termination. The guidebook is intended to provide a handy reference for all aspects of admissions and occupancy administration." -Introduction
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Duke University Press. 2007.
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Latest received: 2022 Update. By Eagle, Steven J. LexisNexis Matthew Bender. Fifth edition. c2012.
"Regulatory Takings provides clear, yet trenchant analyses of the federal and state constitutional principles that arise when expanding land use regulations clash with the right of citizens to receive just compensation when their property is taken." - LexisNexis's description
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By Schwartz, Martin A. Federal Judicial Center. Third edition. 2014.
In this invaluable three-volume set, you'll get an analysis of every aspect of the statute from the plaintiffs' and defendants' side of the courtroom - from direction on potential to considerations about choice of forum. This reference also gives you citations to state and district court decisions and circuit-by-circuit breakdowns of leading decisions. Plus, you'll explore constitutional rights enforceable under Section 1983, every facet of municipal liability and qualified immunity, bifurcating claims against officers and municipalities, and more.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Schwartz, Martin A. Wolters Kluwer Law & Business. Fourth edition. [c2011?]-.
This volume examines the attorney's fees stage of a Section 1983 case. Attorney's fees are of immense practical importance to litigants and attorneys involved in state or federal litigation, especially concerning claims in which congressional fee-shifting statutory provisions apply.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Schwartz, Martin A. Wolters Kluwer Law & Business. Fifth edition. [c2012]-.
This volume provides practical guidance that will save you research time on evidentiary issues relevant to Section 1983 actions including relevance, expert testimony, evidentiary privileges, and oral testimony. The author also gives you clear analysis on physical evidence, hearsay, admissibility of investigatory reports and governmental records, and evidentiary issues pertaining to municipal liability and to compensatory and punitive damages.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Schwartz, Martin A. Aspen Publishers. Fourth edition. [c2003?]-.
"In this invaluable three-volume set, you'll get an analysis of every aspect of the statute from the plaintiffs' and defendants' side of the courtroom - from direction on potential to considerations about choice of forum. This reference also gives you citations to state and district court decisions and circuit-by-circuit breakdowns of leading decisions. Plus, you'll explore constitutional rights enforceable under Section 1983, every facet of municipal liability and qualified immunity, bifurcating claims against officers and municipalities, and more. Martin A. Schwartz, an expert of Section 1983 actions, goes a step further and provides positions on open issues." -publisher's description
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Witt, John W. Aspen Publications. Second edition. [2016?]-.
"Section 1983 Litigation: Forms provides all the forms you need to successfully litigate a Section 1983 case." - from the introduction
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By Collins, Michael G. West Academic Publishing. Sixth edition. 2024.
"Coverage includes the statute's modern revival in Monroe v. Pape, municipal liability, individual officer and sovereign immunity, excessive force litigation, choice of law, state and federal court jurisdiction, remedies, and attorney's fees. There are also chapters on federal officer liability and the relationship between habeas corpus and section 1983. A helpful tool for practitioners, students, judges, and their clerks, or anyone wishing to get up to speed on this complex, ever-changing topic." - publisher's description
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By Colker, Ruth. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. c2024.
"This Nutshell presents a very timely overview of legal topics relating to sexual orientation, gender identity and the law. Topics covered include: regulation of sexuality, gender identity and expression, parenthood, marriage, United States military, nondiscrimination statutes and ordinances, freedom of expression, freedom of association, and religious freedom. Discussion includes developments at the federal, state and local level. Statutes discussed include Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX; the Fair Housing Act; the Affordable Care Act; Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell; Defense of Marriage Act, as well as some of the anti-LGBT rights measures that have been adopted in various states." - publisher's description
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By Friesen, Jennifer. LexisNexis Pub. Fourth edition. 2006.
State Constitutional Law fills a void by collecting and comparing constitutional case law from all 50 states, and contrasting prevailing federal rulings with more protective state decisions. This book is the only comprehensive guide to litigating state constitutional rights.
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By Voss, Edwin P. American Bar Association. 1;2016-2. 2016.
To help understand the intricacies of Section 1983, Sword and Shield: A Practical Approach to Section 1983 Litigation, Fourth Edition, contains expert analysis regarding issues in a Section 1983 case. Fully updated since the 2006 publication of the Third Edition, this guide provides a practical approach to this technically difficult and ever-evolving area of law.
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By Hudson, David L. Greenwood. Third edition. [2015].
A book that covers the legal rights of young adults in all aspects of their daily lives such as at home, at school and on the job. The third edition includes information on emerging topics such as cyber-bulling and sexting as well as recent changes to laws on privacy and LGBTQ rights.
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Terms of engagement : How our courts should enforce the constitution's promise of limited government
By Neily, Clark. Encounter Books. 2013.
"While liberals seek court rulings creating positive rights to things like free health care and conservatives call for judicial 'restraint,' the end result is same: greater government power and diminished individual rights. With compelling real-world examples and penetrating legal analysis, Neily’s book shows how judicial abdication brought us to this point and calls for 'judicial engagement' to restore courts as the critical check on the other branches of government envisioned by the Framers." - publisher's description
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Greenhaven Press/Thomson Gale. 2005.
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Latest received: 2022 Edition. LexisNexis. 2022 edition. 2019-.
"This product presents an electronic version of the United States Constitution." - publisher's description
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By Bergman, Paul. Nolo. Eighteenth edition. 2024.
"In plain English, [this book] covers: search and seizure, drunk driving, arrests, booking and bail, public defenders, arraignment, lineups, preliminary hearings, trials, plea bargains, common defenses, evidence, sentencing, appeals."--Page [4] of cover.
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Sharpe Reference. c2005.
An encyclopedia that examines the history and hotly contested debates surrounding the concept and practice of civil liberties.
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State Bar of Texas. 2016.
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By Branham, Lynn S. West Academic Publishing. Eleventh edition. 2022.
"An excellent reference tool, this book explores a range of sentencing-related topics, including the principal purposes of criminal sentences, restorative justice, guilty pleas and plea bargaining, different ways to structure sentencing systems, procedural rights during sentencing proceedings, sentencing evidence, community-based sentences, the death penalty, Eighth Amendment constraints on sentences in noncapital cases, parole release, probation and parole revocation, and enmeshed penalties (often called the “collateral consequences” of a conviction). The latter half of the book contains an illuminating overview of the constitutional rights of incarcerated people, details on litigating their civil-rights suits challenging conditions of confinement and their treatment while incarcerated, and the remedies available to them." - publisher's description
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By Alexander, Kern. West Academic Publishing. Seventh edition. 2022.
"This text captures the key points of the precedents governing student rights and responsibilities relating to attendance, speech, expression, religion, discipline, grades, tests, drugs, search and seizure, the emerging law of social media, i.e., cyberbullying, and the range of procedural due process interests. The book further addresses the range of constitutional rights and protections for teachers as well as employment terms and conditions, including contracts, tenure and potential liabilities." - publisher's description
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The little book of race and restorative justice : Black lives, healing, and US social transformation
By Davis, Fania. Good Books. 2019.
This title explores how initiatives for racial and restorative justice can transform the African-American experience in America. It highlights real programs that have been successfully utilized in schools, justice systems, and communities.
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By Alexander, Michelle. The New Press. Tenth anniversary edition. 2020.
Written by a civil rights lawyer, this book uses historic facts and statistics to argue that modern mass incarceration in the United States perpetuates a system of racial inequality.
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By Salky, Steven M. American Bar Association. 3;2020-01. 2020.
This guide is designed as a basic research tool to aid practicing lawyers in thinking about and applying the Fifth Amendment privilege in various contexts and proceedings. This third edition not only updates the second edition with more recent court decisions, but also expands the prior discussion on certain topics in order to elucidate, or in some instances question, a trend or a decision.
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By Duncan, David K. American Bar Association. 2;2016-12. 2016.
The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution explores the wide range of essential criminal justice topics that fall within the scope of the Sixth Amendment. Topics include the following: The Right to a Speedy Trial The Right to a Public Trial The Right to a Jury The Place of Prosecution The Right to Be Informed The Confrontation Clause The Compulsory Process
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By Berg, Thomas. Second edition. 2004.
An overview of First Amendment jurisprudence including separation of church and state, equality of treatment, and religious liberty.
Note: A newer edition of this title is available electronically.
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By Berg, Thomas C. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. 2016.
"Expert narrative describes and analyzes the religious freedom issues that have occupied the Supreme Court's attention in recent decades and exploded into public debate in recent years. The text explains principles and analyzes categories of cases using a framework based on three fundamental values: choice in religious matters, equality of treatment, and separation of church and state. Provides historical perspective and explains how the First Amendment's Establishment Clause and Free Exercise Clause interact. Also analyzes legislative provisions on religious freedom, which have caused widespread controversy in recent years, as well as state constitutional provisions. Useful for law students, practitioners, and interested laypersons." - publisher's description
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By Chemerinsky, Erwin. American Bar Association. 1;2022-01. 2022.
This review of the Supreme Court's October 2020 Term looks back at the major cases addressed by the Court and provides a valuable focus on the implications of these decisions. Written by Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of the University of California at Berkeley School of Law, the book takes a neutral tone, neither praising nor criticizing the decisions, and organizes the case essays by topic.
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By Arnheim, M. T. W. Wiley Pub. 2009.
An in-depth look at the defining document of AmericaWant to make sense of the U.S. Constitution? This plain-English guide walks you through this revered document, explaining how the articles and amendments came to be and how they have guided legislators, judges, and presidents and sparked ongoing debates. You'll understand all the big issues — from separation of church and state to impeachment to civil rights — that continue to affect Americans' daily lives.Get started with Constitution basics — explore the main concepts and their origins, the different approaches to interpretation, and how the document has changed over the past 200+ yearsKnow who has the power — see how the public, the President, Congress, and the Supreme Court share in the ruling of AmericaBalance the branches of government — discover what it means...The EPUB format of this title may not be compatible for use on all handheld devices.
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By Bray, Ilona M. Nolo. Twentieth edition. 2021.
Provides information on the immigration system and offers advice on obtaining various types of visas and green cards.
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Gale. Second edition. c2005.
Provides current information on more than 5,000 legal topics. Includes completely revised articles covering important issues, biographies, definitions of legal terms and more. Covers such high-profile topics as the Americans with Disabilities Act, capital punishment, domestic violence, gay and lesbian rights, and physician-assisted suicide.
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State Bar of Texas. 2017.
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State Bar of Texas. 2018.
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State Bar of Texas. 2019.
This title provides information for the Texas practitioner and interested citizens on issues related to gun laws, including ethics, hunting laws, understanding controversial acquittals, gun trusts and related probate issues, and family violence and the lethality index.
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State Bar of Texas. 2020.
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State Bar of Texas. 2021.
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State Bar of Texas. 2022.
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By Ferguson, Andrew G. New York University Press. 2013.
Combining American history, constitutional law, and personal experience, this book engages citizens in the deeper meaning of jury service.
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By Tushnet, Mark V. 2014.
In this surprising and highly unconventional work, Harvard law professor Mark Tushnet poses a seemingly simple question that yields a thoroughly unexpected answer. The Constitution matters, he argues, not because it structures our government but because it structures our politics. He maintains that politicians and political parties—not Supreme Court decisions—are the true engines of constitutional change in our system. This message will empower all citizens who use direct political action to define and protect our rights and liberties as Americans.Unlike legal scholars who consider the Constitution only as a blueprint for American democracy, Tushnet focuses on the ways it serves as a framework for political debate. Each branch of government draws substantive inspiration and procedural structure from the Constitution but can effect change only when there is the political will to carry it out. Tushnet's political understanding of the Constitution therefore does not...
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