law and legislation

Examines the concept of "animus," that is, the dislike of a particular group, and how it has affected Supreme Court cases throughout history. Questions the concept of animus and whether or not it is rooted in the Constitution, and explores the concept of animus in relation to landmark cases like "Obergefell v. Hodges" and "United States v. Windsor.".

"Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of legalizing marijuana"--OCLC.

This volume explores the ways in which people with disabilities have fought for their right to equal access, equal opportunities, and equal treatment.

An introduction to stalking, explaining what it is, why it occurs, and how victims can get help.

Emily and her winged horse, Pegasus, face an ancient challenge of Olympic proportions in this fourth book of an exciting series. A deadly plague has struck Olympus. While the Olympians fade one by one, Emily's heart breaks as she watches, particularl.

A hot button issue that is in the news daily, the right to bear arms is one of Americans' most provincial and cherished rights. There are more guns per capita in the United States than anywhere else in the world. Through engaging and enlightening text, the Second Amendment, the right to bear arms, is studied in-depth. Analyzing the varying views on the amendment, students will get the opportunity to learn about the different interpretations of the amendment. The history of the amendment, as well as its creators, supporters, and detractors are studied thoroughly. Primary source documents allow readers to examine the amendments themselves and come up with their own conclusions. Full-color and black-and-white photographs help students better understand the Bill of Rights and its creation. Further reading and sidebars encourage students to explore the amendments further, and a glossary helps students master new vocabulary.

The Bill of Rights was written more than 200 years ago, but it's still just as relevant and important today as it was back then. Readers will take a look at what caused the Second Amendment to be born and what effects the amendment has had through history and today.

"The American legal system has a complicated--and often self-contradictory--relationship with drugs. The pendulum has swung between outright bans, such as Prohibition in the 1920s, to an easing of regulations, such as the currently evolving laws on marijuana use. From the "war on drugs" to the Fair Sentencing Act, this book explores the many complex issues surrounding legislation, regulation, and addiction"--Back cover.

Using the trial of Herbert Weinstein, a sixty-five year old man who murdered his wife and was later found to have a cyst on his brain, the author discusses the use of neuroscience in the courtroom as a defense.

A look at the inner workings of Congress in the early twenty-first century, focusing on the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and discussing protocols, players, lobbying, partisanship, and more.