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After reviewing the case summary, People v. Howard, if you were an Illinois state legislator, would you support a bill in response to People v. Howard that provides that only conduct specifically prescribed by a state statute may be a predicate offense for official misconduct? Why or why not? 

Research, review and analyze Korb v. Raytheon, 707 F.Supp. 63 (D.Mass. 1989). Based on your research and the case, write a 5–6 page paper in which you:

1. Analyze and evaluate each case independently by providing the following (about two paragraphs per case):
   • Facts of the case.
   • Issues.
   • Rule.
2. Analyze and explain the challenges with freedom of speech.
3. Analyze and explain any challenges with freedom of information.
4. Analyze and explain any challenges with employment law.
5. Analyze and discuss the public perceptions of Raytheon and its influence with the Department of Defense.
6. Analyze and discuss any fraud or misrepresentation on either side of the case.
7. Provide at least four additional court cases that support your analysis.

In the text, it states that “the (Supreme) Court has agreed that the death penalty can be constitutionally sustained only if its imposition is consistent with ‘evolving standards of decency’.” Take a position and debate as a public administrator whether you think the death penalty should be allowed for juveniles? Use the Discussion Preparation case as a reference for discussion.

• Analyzing Brunoli, Inc. v. Town of Bradford, identify and then describe the remedies that should be available. Explain which one would you recommend to be the best remedy for both parties.

The Statutes

1. Analyze and evaluate each case independently by providing the following (about two paragraphs per case):
   • Facts of the case.
   • Issues.
   • Rule.
2. Compare and contrast both cases in regard to the Anti-Miscegenation Statutes.
3. Analyze how this statute could have influenced Brown v. Board of Education, 347 U.S. 483 (1954) and the Fourteenth Amendment.
4. Explain the significance of this statute to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

Evaluating New York Times v. United States, provide an example in which it may be warranted to violate the morality of the freedom of information by publicizing a secret identity to prove a point. Explain how this example warrants the morality violation.

Using the Brown v. Board of Education case from this week's discuss preparation, discuss the significance of the case and assess whether race can “count” without it being determinative. Support your position with examples or evidence

Using library or Internet resources provide a full citation for each of the following items. Grading for this assignment will be based on the quality of the answer and the completeness and correctness of the citations.

1. Your state?s statute that defines what is considered to be a public record that must be made available to the public upon request.
2. The pre-World War I opinion by the U.S. Supreme Court holding, on reargument, that a federal income tax was unconstitutional.
3. The federal statute authorizing the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to make payments to states for the value of materials stockpiled near federal highway construction projects in conformity with the project specifications.
4. The federal joint regulation of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Department of Commerce, identifying the factors for listing, delisting, or reclassifying endangered species.
5. Your state?s administrative regulations specifying the licensure process for real estate agents.
6. The local ordinance in your municipality governing noise.
7. The most recent opinion of your state?s highest appeals court describing the extent to which the state constitution requires that the power of eminent domain be exercised only for public use.
8. A recent federal trial court decision in your federal district describing the standard for summary judgment in federal court.
9. A law-review article published within the past five years about libel law and political campaign advertisements.

In Marbury v. Madison, describe and comment about both Jefferson?s approach and Madison?s logic. Weigh the options and explain if Jefferson?s approach could have worked.