Most states have developed their own laws to, more often than not, make doctor-assisted suicide illegal. ... So, the laws have been created, but when it comes to convicting a doctor and sending him to prison, in lieu of the circumstances, the law often breaks down and the charges are dismissed or the doctor is acquitted. ... The trend in the law seems rather obviously to be against the legalization of physician-assisted suicide. ... Based on my research, it seems clear that the effort to legalize active euthanasia is one that is not going to go away in the near future. ... However, although I ...

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It was originally intended to apply only to the federal government, while the individual states would have their own sets of laws that they would follow. ... The result was buildup of sand near Barron's wharf, which rendered the water too shallow for most ships to come into, costing Barron a lot of business. ... No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal prot...

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In 1973 nearing the end of the Vietnam War, President Gerald. ... Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled against the University of Texas, deciding that its law school's policy of considering race in the admissions process was a violation of the Constitution's equal-protection guarantee. ... But as history has shown, affirmative action has been defined, modified and removed in some sections of the laws that govern our very existence. I believe that until we as a societal unit become educated and tolerant of the complex country that we live in, these laws must remain....

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When there is a violation by law enforcement of constitutional protection, then the action would be inadmissibility in court for any evidence that was obtained. ... A law enforcement officer must obtain a signed written order from the court in order to conduct a search, seizure or an arrest when they have knowledge that there is evidence of a crime. ... An officer is allowed to detain and take an individual in to custody according state laws. ... (www.casebriefs.com)" The court affirmed that while the marijuana patch was not near the immediate area of Oliver's home, but instead in ...

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Affirmative action is the source of many law suits and appeals that have often caused business's to constantly changing the hiring process and advancement selections. In an effort to both diversify and meet government regulations on affirmative action, larger companies may have departments devoted solely to ensuring these laws are followed. ...

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Eventually, these laws expanded to incorporate women and other ethnic minorities including American Indians and Hispanics. Laws have also broadened affirmative action to public universities as well as businesses. ... So it appears that any issues in the near future take up by the Supreme Court on affirmative action are likely to limit it once again. ... Two other prominent states have or are considering laws affecting admissions in universities. After a Federal appeals court threw out the University of Texas' admission system favoring minorities in 1996, Texas passed a state law guar...

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Perhaps the most difficult aspect, however, of the Court's creation would be the reality that this Constitution in no way implied what the true "power" of the Court was outside of being capable of reversing or affirming state court decisions denying rights granted by treaties, laws, or the Constitution itself. ... Working off of precedent in cases such as Marbury and Chisholm, Marshall made it clear in Fletcher that the Supreme Court is indeed empowered to hold state laws unconstitutional. ... Nearing the end of Marshall's term, another critical case would be presented before the C...

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The members of Westboro Baptist Church ("Westboro"), led by Fred Phelps, picketed near the funeral to demonstrate their view that "the United States is overly tolerant of sin and that God kills American soldiers as punishment." ... In compliance with local law enforcement instructions of picketing, their picketing took place on public land approximately 1,000 feet from the St. ... Roughly forty years later, the Court first recognized that state tort law constitutes state action and, therefore, the First Amendment can operate as a safeguard to defendants exercising their right. ... The Westbor...

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