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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Functional Affirmative Action Plans - how do calculations change? | 2/6/2012 | John Fuller |
| Q: I am trying to understand the difference between a site based AAP and a functional AAP in regards to ... A: You post an excellent question. First of all you have to determine if you are going to use either an ... | ||
| Grandparents Rights | 9/30/2011 | Michael Troy |
| Q: The Mother of the Father of my child told both my childs' Father and I we were not permitted at her ... A: First, keep in mind that I cannot provide legal advice in this forum. For legal advice on your ... | ||
| privacy | 9/21/2011 | John Fuller |
| Q: my husbands employer has printed pages from his Facebook account and it has our daughter on it.can ... A: Unless I misread your question, does your husband have his own Facebook account and you have one as ... | ||
| stocking | 8/24/2011 | Michael Troy |
| Q: Is stocking a crime when they still your identy for blackmailing you while discrimenataton for a ... A: Stalking is a crime only if a person repeatedly follows or harasses another person and makes a ... | ||
| AF rules | 7/20/2011 | John Fuller |
| Q: As I understand from US laws, there is a "one-drop-rule" borrowed from the Confederacy, whereby ... A: Although society still has a large role in dictating race through such historical and sometimes in ... | ||
| law and justice | 6/30/2011 | Michael Troy |
| Q: between justice and law what comes first? A: I suppose that is a matter of personal philosophy. I'm happy to offer my opinion, but please be ... | ||
| Discrimination in Art field | 6/12/2011 | Michael Troy |
| Q: I am a mural artist. The Director of a city art program, publicly announced, at one of my ... A: I'm not sure about the difficulty in finding a lawyer. It really depends on how difficult the case ... | ||
| Discrimination in Art field | 6/11/2011 | Michael Troy |
| Q: I am a mural artist. The Director of a city art program, publicly announced, at one of my ... A: and sorry to hear about your situations. First, let me say that I cannot provide legal advice in ... | ||
| [MOLD BUILD] in the bed room & my kids get sick | 5/27/2011 | John Fuller |
| Q: I live at 4527 31st.st.south apt#102 Arlington,va 22206[PARK SHIRLINGTON APT].In the master bed room ... A: I would first contact the health department in your city and file a complaint. You may also contact ... | ||
| jury duty | 4/30/2011 | Michael Troy |
| Q: Is it legal to call someone to jury duty EVERY time they vote? Where I live the Republicans are ... A: If the act of voting caused you to be called for jury duty, or even increased you chances, there ... | ||
| Equal Employment Opportunity | 1/31/2011 | John Fuller |
| Q: Perceived or actual Sexual orientation & Gender Identity are not protected by the Equal Employment ... A: I truly understand your concern and have been working with this issue for over two decades now. As ... | ||
| fair housing | 1/22/2011 | Michael Troy |
| Q: Mr. Troy, Can you tell me if Fair Housing Laws regarding discrimination against a disability, ... A: Different State laws my apply differently, for a definitive opinion, you may want to speak with an ... | ||
| illegal alien rights | 10/29/2010 | Michael Troy |
| Q: Do illegal aliens have a civil right to occupy a dwelling in a country where they are there ... A: Property rights of illegal aliens can be somewhat contradictory given different laws and ... | ||
| Civil Rights | 7/6/2010 | John Fuller |
| Q: I was wrongfully terminated in March of this year. I am receiving unemployment. Everytime I think of ... A: What you will have to do is to document your condition. This will help establish the when and why ... | ||
| Research on discrimination | 5/20/2010 | John Fuller |
| Q: Delphi Panel Report“The evidence we have collected in both surveys and focus groups suggests that ... A: I have given lectures on the Y Generation at Johns Hopkins and feel that there are times when people ... | ||
| Can I sue for racial or familial discrimination? | 5/19/2010 | John Fuller |
| Q: Recently I moved into a new complex. Prior to getting in here they gave me hell. My boyfriend and I ... A: After reviewing your question, there are several areas of real concern. First, anyone who denies ... | ||
| Can I sue for racial or familial discrimination? | 5/19/2010 | Michael Troy |
| Q: Recently I moved into a new complex. Prior to getting in here they gave me hell. My boyfriend and I ... A: and sorry to hear about your situation. The problem with many of these discrimination claims is ... | ||
| U.S. Law of the Land | 3/26/2010 | John Fuller |
| Q: A political science professor in college once said that, when one consents to be a citizen of this ... A: Richard, The implicit right that you are asking about in my opinion would come from the laws that ... | ||
| U.S. Law of the Land | 3/26/2010 | John Fuller |
| Q: A political science professor in college once said that, when one consents to be a citizen of this ... A: Richard, If you are a citizen or become a citizen of the United States, you are bound by the ... | ||
| The History of Affirm. Action, and Civil Rights. | 3/12/2010 | John Fuller |
| Q: I wrote to this site, for its Expert advice. I asked a self-proclaimed "expert" on Affirma. Action, ... A: Mike, As I noted in my reply to the All Experts Board, it is not my place to research a list of ... | ||
| Patriot Act | 2/18/2010 | Michael Troy |
| Q: Is the patriot act a good law? A: I suppose whether one considers it good law to be a matter of opinion. The law was passed shortly ... | ||
| same sex marriage | 2/12/2010 | Michael Troy |
| Q: Some people want to amend the constitution to ban same-sex marriage. How would an amendment like ... A: The Canadian Constitution, which was completely overhauled in 1982, is much longer and included much ... | ||
| same sex marriage | 2/4/2010 | Michael Troy |
| Q: Some people want to amend the constitution to ban same-sex marriage. How would an amendment like ... A: OK, thanks. There is nothing in the US Constitution as written that speaks to homosexuality, or ... | ||
| Ex-Patner - Pass Record | 12/30/2009 | John Fuller |
| Q: I have been in the Sentri- Trusted program for over 8 years since then i never had a problem. But ... A: Elizabeth, It is truly unfortunate but people can be turned down for a clearance or a clearance ... | ||
| Ex-Patner - Pass Record | 12/30/2009 | John Fuller |
| Q: I have been in the Sentri- Trusted program for over 8 years since then i never had a problem. But ... A: Although this is not in my area of expertise, it appears that you are a victim of what someone else ... | ||
| freedom of speech | 11/24/2009 | Michael Troy |
| Q: penalizing people who say "bomb jokes"" while at the airport is a violation of freedom of ... A: I cannot provide specific legal advice in this forum, but courts have held that government may ... | ||
| Renting to Illegal Aliens | 11/11/2009 | Michael Troy |
| Q: I saw a question you answered in May pertaining to renting to illegal aliens. How does this differ ... A: There is no US law that requires landlords to determine the status of possible illegal alien. In ... | ||
| ADA versus Affirmative Action | 10/24/2009 | Michael Troy |
| Q: What are the differences between ADA and Affirmative Action? A: The ADA is a specific law designed to give special employment and housing rights to the disabled. ... | ||
| hate crime | 8/20/2009 | Michael Troy |
| Q: About four years ago we experienced a situation in which our neighbors were constantly harassing us ... A: Disability may be covered by some hate crime laws, but even it it was, your disability would have to ... | ||
| "hate Crime" | 8/19/2009 | Michael Troy |
| Q: About four years ago we experienced a situation in which our neighbors were constantly harassing us ... A: Sorry to hear about your situation. Please keep in mind that I cannot provide specific legal advice ... | ||
| harassment | 8/18/2009 | Michael Troy |
| Q: I am a student at a college. Once the instructor suddenly had black marks on her neck, swellings, ... A: I cannot comment directly in this forum on whether a specific incident constitutes a violation of ... | ||
| 1964 civil rights | 8/6/2009 | John Fuller |
| Q: Regarding the 1964 Civil Rights Act, I am interested in knowing which political party was dominant ... A: After going through compromises and changes in the Act which Congress does routinely on just about ... | ||
| Affirmative Action | 7/21/2009 | Michael Troy |
| Q: Respected Sir, I am bit confused about the detailing of the question pls help. 1.Can attirmative ... A: Affirmative Action is a vague term used to cover a wide variety of practices. In the sense of being ... | ||
| RE:difference between affirmative action & quota system | 7/14/2009 | John Fuller |
| Q: I would like to understand the difference between affirmative action & quota system.Does its ... A: Affirmative Action in the United States is not based upon a quota system. The only time a quota ... | ||
| Affirmative Action | 7/13/2009 | Michael Troy |
| Q: What is the difference between Affrimative Action and Quotas? A: Affirmative action is a rather vague term that covers a broad range of activities designed to help ... | ||
| Affirmative Action | 6/5/2009 | John Fuller |
| Q: Scenario: Two individuals, both listed as part of the states "protected class" for affirmative ... A: Unfortunately all experts.com is having trouble with its email answering because I answered this ... | ||
| School of Education x Nationality discrimination | 5/31/2009 | John Fuller |
| Q: According to the AMA, about 20% of the work force is an international medical graduate. I am a board ... A: To your question if it is legal to not offer you a position solely due to your medical ... | ||
| Ethics Applied to Life | 5/24/2009 | John Fuller |
| Q: What are the strongest arguments that a defender of affirmative action could use to rebut the ... A: Your questions are a source of continual ethical and moral inquiry that permeates the entire equal ... | ||
| security camera used by neighbor | 5/14/2009 | John Fuller |
| Q: I have a neighbor that has a surveilance camera with infra red sitting high up in a tree easily ... A: I am not a lawyer but I do know that everyone is afforded the "reasonable expectation or privacy." ... | ||
| renting to aliens | 5/10/2009 | Michael Troy |
| Q: How do illegal aliens renting rights as differ from US citizens. Do landlords have legal risks in ... A: Generally speaking, one's citizenship status has no affect on leases or rental agreements. ... | ||
Affirmative Action/Quotas/Civil Rights
Answers by Expert:
Michael Troy
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I will answer questions relating to discrimination law or the 14th Amendment, sexual harrassment, etc. But I can`t give specific legal advice involving specific cases you might have.
Experience
I have worked as an attorney in this area, including several landmark cases involving racial preferences (such as Hopwood v. Texas).
Organizations
Former Attorney with the Center for Individual Rights.
Publications
Washington Times
Washington Post
Education/Credentials
JD from University of Michigan Law School
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