How to prevent the next ‘Muslim ban’
Trump administration officials are working with civil rights groups to try to prevent a “Muslim ban” from being implemented.But one legal expert says that won’t be enough.Read More
What happens when a university says you can’t be lesbian?
I’m still waiting to hear back from the U.S. Department of Education on whether the law school in Georgetown, Washington, is going to uphold its promise to expel me.The university’s dean of admissions has not responded to repeated requests for comment on this story.But on Tuesday, the school’s head of external relations emailed me that […]
Why is the ‘lexington’ landlord law in Florida so restrictive?
There is a lot to like about Florida’s landlord-tenant law, but one area of concern is its use of a provision that could make it difficult for small landlords to retain tenants.Under the new law, small landlords with 10 or fewer units must get a landlord’s approval before renting a property to tenants over age […]
How to get a judge to agree with your claim that the law of segregation was wrong
In 2016, the Supreme Court of Australia struck down the law that prohibited interracial couples from getting married in NSW.That decision, and subsequent legal challenges to similar laws in other states, has created a national debate about the fairness of the law and the impact of race on society.“This is a time of political and […]
When do you call the cops on someone who discriminates against you?
When you make a racial or religious slur or attack someone on the basis of their race or religion.You are still not legally allowed to discriminate based on your race or ethnicity.You can’t discriminate based solely on your religion or your belief system.And the law protects you from discrimination based on a person’s race, religion, […]
Which of the law’s changes in NJ gun laws is most important to you?
In a move that will likely surprise many, the New Jersey Legislature passed a new gun law that makes it easier for parents to have guns in their home without fear of prosecution.The bill also requires that any gun owned by a child must be locked away at least 24 hours a day.This is a […]