Civil Rights of Individuals with Disabilities The Opinions of Judge Alito

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Circuit courts.

Civil rights.

Judges.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2006

Summary:

Examines opinions written by Supreme Court nominee and sitting Federal circuit court Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr., relating to civil rights for individuals with disabilities, including decisions authored by Alito, selected dissents, and decisions where he joined the majority. Discusses cases relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Fair Housing Amendments Act. Analyzes Judge Alito's federalism decisions and their potential impact on disability related issues

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Civil Rights of Individuals with Disabilities

Publisher Number:

CRS-2006-AML-0024

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