Winter 2021

Articles

State Government

Chair’s Message

Erica Levine Powers

The Section on State and Local Government has accomplished much in spite of COVID-19, hosting a successful online conference and other programming. We also celebrate outstanding women Section members and introduce new State & Local Law News editors.

Rule Of Law

Immigration Detainers After Gonzalez v. United States Immigration & Customs Enf’t, 975 F.3d 788, 818 (9th Cir. 2020)

By Kristopher Kalkowski

Local governments have coordinated with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, recognizing its immigration detainers. This article provides a summary of rules articulated in a recent case, which could impact legal challenges to such detainers.

State Government

Innovative Housing Solutions: Lessons from Across the Country

by Elizabeth Peetz and Bridget Garcia

The country is affected by the population growth, which positively impacts states’ economies and strains its housing supply. This article examines how various states are addressing the nationwide problem of affordable homeownership.

Federal Government

A Tribute to Otto J. Hetzel

By Ernest B. Abbott

Otto Hetzel, former professor and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development General Counsel, helped draft and enact the 1968 Fair Housing Act, was involved with the American Bar Association, and authored and edited texts and journals.

Federal Government

Congregate Living Facilities and COVID-19

By J. Rita McNeil Danish, J.D.

The State & Local Government Section examined the topic of the impact of COVID-19 on congregate facilities on both residents and staff in a panel discussion during the Section’s Virtual Fall Conference.

Education

E-Rate, Equity, Education … Oh My!

By Erika D. Robinson and Daiquiri J. Steele

Meaningful access to technology separates the haves and the have-nots in achieving high-quality public education. The Section’s Public Education Committee explored the role of technology in educational equity during its Virtual Fall Conference.

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Winter 2021

Separation of Powers in the Time of COVID-19

Articles

Chair’s Message

Immigration Detainers After Gonzalez v. United States Immigration & Customs Enf’t, 975 F.3d 788, 818 (9th Cir. 2020)

Innovative Housing Solutions: Lessons from Across the Country

A Tribute to Otto J. Hetzel

Congregate Living Facilities and COVID-19

E-Rate, Equity, Education … Oh My!

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Winter 2021

Separation of Powers in the Time of COVID-19

Articles

Chair’s Message

Immigration Detainers After Gonzalez v. United States Immigration & Customs Enf’t, 975 F.3d 788, 818 (9th Cir. 2020)

Innovative Housing Solutions: Lessons from Across the Country

A Tribute to Otto J. Hetzel

Congregate Living Facilities and COVID-19

E-Rate, Equity, Education … Oh My!

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