Spring 2015

Articles

Eminent Domain

“Religious Land Use Litigation Since 2000” at the ABA Midyear Meeting

Daniel P. Dalton

On February 5, 2015, the American Bar Association’s State and Local Government Law Section sponsored the program “Religious Land Use Litigation Since 2000,” during the ABA Midyear Meeting in Houston, Texas.

Government

Hot Topics in Diversity 2015

Erica Levine Powers

Hot Topics

Immigration

Curbing Human Trafficking and Protecting Its Victims

Ruben R. Perez

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that involves the exploitation of persons for commercial sex or labor by force, fraud, or coercion. It often involves crossing an international border, but does not require moving a victim. Rather, it involves the buying, selling, or exploitation of people.

Immigration

Immigrant Friendly Cities: Ensuring Compliance with Title VI’s LEP Requirements

Thomas Webb

In light of the rapid growth of foreign-born communities, it is important that municipalities are aware of the legal responsibilities that accompany a growing immigrant population. This article will detail municipalities’ legal requirements related to LEP populations, and recommend ways in which cities can ensure compliance.

Immigration

Local Government Regulation of Immigration

Terrence S. Welch

With immigration reform stalled in Congress, many state and local governments have attempted to fill the void, with results that are or may be either legally questionable or plainly unconstitutional.

Government

Editor’s Message

Erica Levine Powers

Welcome to our longer edition—20 pages instead of 16. Most Section members receive State & Local Law News online—including all law students—where we can offer hyperlinks. Please sign up.

Government

Chair’s Message

James C. Hanks

From the banning of sledding in most public parks in the City of Dubuque to the banning of all fracking in the State of New York, state and local governments continue to affect our lives in many ways, small and large. In the next few months, your Section will be dealing with issues which span this entire range.

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Spring 2015

“Student Debt—The Obligation of a Lifetime” at the Midyear Meeting

Articles

“Religious Land Use Litigation Since 2000” at the ABA Midyear Meeting

Hot Topics in Diversity 2015

Curbing Human Trafficking and Protecting Its Victims

Immigrant Friendly Cities: Ensuring Compliance with Title VI’s LEP Requirements

Local Government Regulation of Immigration

Editor’s Message

Chair’s Message

ABA Resources

The ABA

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Renew Your ABA Membership

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Spring 2015

“Student Debt—The Obligation of a Lifetime” at the Midyear Meeting

Articles

“Religious Land Use Litigation Since 2000” at the ABA Midyear Meeting

Hot Topics in Diversity 2015

Curbing Human Trafficking and Protecting Its Victims

Immigrant Friendly Cities: Ensuring Compliance with Title VI’s LEP Requirements

Local Government Regulation of Immigration

Editor’s Message

Chair’s Message

ABA Resources

The ABA

Connect