Rutgers Journal of Law & Public Policy
Volume 3, Issue 3
Volume 3, Issue 3: Student Notes (2006)
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This note begins by reviewing the history of prostitution in the United States. It then examines the liberal feminist, socialist feminist and radical feminist views on the criminalization of prostitutes. It concludes that, while each of these factions has separate views, there is some common ground between them; that prostitution should be decriminalized.... [read more]

This note examines the issues surrounding the public financing of the newest professional sports stadia in the city of Philadelphia. It begins by reviewing and analyzing litigation in the United States arising from the use of public funds by both cities and states to construct sports stadia. Lastly, it examines the arguments for and against public funding of sports stadia by analyzing the economic and social effects sports stadia construction has on surrounding communities... [read more]

This note suggests that New Jersey's school district takeover approach under the MRERA may be more successful than those enacted by other states because, in order to truly bring about substantive, long-term improvement in a municipality’s school system, it is often necessary to address the underlying ills of the community... [read more]

This note begins by examining the details of Camden's 2016 redevelopment plan. It then recounts opposition to the plan by examining the lawsuits that have been filed on behalf of Camden's Cramer Hill residents. Finally, this note questions whether the courts will support Camden's use of its eminent domain power to take land from private parties and give it to private developers under the auspice of a redevelopment plan... [read more]

This note analyzes the implementation of both Charter schools and privatized schools in urban environments. It argues that Charter schools provide the best educational opportunities for low income and minority students... [read more]

This note examines the legal and economic implications of enacting a smoking ban in New Jersey's bars and restaurants. It argues that although it would likely be constitutional to exempt casinos from the ban, doing so would thwart the purpose of the bill... [read more]

This note argues that Congress should provide a more efficient, environmentally responsible and energy independent transportation policy to secure America’s future. In order to achieve this goal, Congress should develop a transportation policy that promotes and invests in public transportation... [read more]


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Note: This journal was known as the Journal of Law and Urban Policy prior to April 2006.