Tuesday, December 12, 2006

The LLS 2006 Con Law 2 Discussion

It's that time of the semester, and Con Law 2 draws upon us. It seems like a simple subject at first, but surely many of you have realized that it's not quite that simple. I realize it's a bit late in the game, but I have a special deal. I'm the type that doesn't feel secure in his knowledge unless I'm being challenged with questions. They don't have to be complex, but I invite you to submit your questions, and I will be answering them throughout the night.

Please post your questions in the comments. I will answer here, and you are all welcome to answer each other if my answers don't quite cut it. Have at it!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

what's the difference between de jure segregation and de facto segregation? - mike smith.

Bruce said...

De jure means "by law", and de facto means "by fact", so there are 2 contexts in which you could have de facto discrimination without de jure discrimination:

1. Facially neutral law with disparate impact. See Washington v. Davis.

2. Private citizens who choose to live next door to others like them, also known as self-segregation.