Decarceration is a government policy of reducing either the number of persons imprisoned or the rate of imprisonment in a given jurisdiction. The policies include decriminalizing low-level offenses such as marijuana possession. Similarly, in...
group rights
Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was a federal law passed by the 104th United States Congress intended to define and protect the institution of marriage. This law specifically defined marriage as the union of one man and one woman which...
dependent care plan
Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) (better known as a dependent care flexible spending account (DPFSA)) is a type of flexible savings account (FSA) that can be used by individuals with dependents to reduce taxable income. A person with...
dependents benefits
Dependents benefits are social security proceeds which may be received by those who rely on the primary recipient’s income. Dependents benefits often take the form of survivor benefits, although in some circumstances dependents may receive...
disability benefits
Overview:
Disability benefits refers to money available from the government for people with disabilities. These benefits are available under Title II of the Social Security Act as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI...
disability law
Disability law refers to laws related to individuals with disabilities; specifically, these laws protect disabled individuals from certain kinds of discrimination. Disability laws are particularly concerned with employment, housing, education...
disparate treatment
Disparate treatment occurs when individuals who are members of a protected class are treated differently than others by an employer. The term disparate treatment has been defined by courts in varying manners. For example, in Monson v....
Edmunds Anti-Polygamy Act of 1882
The Edmunds Anti-Polygamy Act of 1882 (Edmunds Act) is a U.S. federal statute adopted in 1882 declaring polygamy as a felony in federal territories. The Edmunds Act suppressed different rights for people practicing polygamy and made it...
education
Education Law: An Overview
Education law is a broad topic that encompasses several legal subjects. Education exists as a government function, which is administered through the public school system by the Department of Education. The states,...
elder law
Elder law is an area of law that addresses the legal needs of elderly people, including retirement benefits, estate planning, health care, health management, and other issues. Elder law varies from state to state and in some jurisdictions,...