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Internal Operating Procedures - Conference at the Supreme Court of Texas
No full textInternal Operating Procedures - Conference at the Supreme Court of Texa
What about the Children: How Children of Same-Sex Couples are Left without State-Run Support (Comment)
No full textUltimately, the children of same-sex unions are left without the financial or emotional support of one of the parents, and with significantly fewer rights than children from opposite-sex unions. Part II of this Comment will provide a legal background for child support, including the requirements for states as set forth by the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act. Part III will explore the laws in a few select states that have defense of marriage acts versus those that do not, specifically Texas, Missouri, New York, California, Montana, Wisconsin, and Ohio. Part III will also discuss the various problems that arise for families as a result of the current laws. Part IV will propose that states should enact legislation that establishes same-sex partners as legal parents with the same rights and responsibilities to their children as opposite-sex partners
Administrative Procedure for the Twenty-First Century: An Introduction to the 2010 Model State Administrative Procedure Act
No full text11-0255 IN RE THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
No full text11-0255 In re the Office of the Attorney General from Tarrant County and the Second District Court of Appeals, Fort Worth For relators: Kristofer S. Monson, Austin, and Jessica Hall Janicek, Dallas For real party in interest: Thomas M. Michel, Fort Wort
Economic Effects of Immigration: Avoiding Past Mistakes and Preparing for the Future
No full textIssues— dealing with economic impact of illegal aliens already in the United States and creating remedies for future immigrants— have not been properly addressed by the legislature in the past, and have lead to the current debate about immigration reform. In June 2011, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act (CIRA) was introduced as a possible solution. CIRA’s main proposals include amnesty, increased border security, and a new employment verification system. But is it enough? Past mistakes in the history of immigration reform must be examined and compared to CIRA to determine whether CIRA will truly solve both current and future immigration problems
When It Rains, It Pours: The Violence Against Women Act's Failure to Provide Shelter from the Storm of Domestic Violence
No full textThis Comment examines the changing view of domestic violence in the United States, from an essentially taboo topic to the subject of major federal legislation (VAWA) aimed at reducing the horrific number of domestic violence cases across the country. This Comment acknowledges the strengths of VAWA, while pointing out the impermissible neglect of the most essential service for victims—housing. Primarily asking for a simple re-allocation of funds already included in VAWA, this Comment evaluates potential solutions to the housing issue, which can lead to essential improvements in victims’ services and housing to effectively combat domestic violence
