What is the role of the federal government in protecting the rights of a person who is a victim of sexual abuse?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. De Gross, 913 F.2d 1417 (9th Cir. 1990):
First, the government's relationship to the venireperson is sufficient to ensure that it will vigorously defend his or her rights. See Singleton v. Wulff, 428 U.S. 106, 114-15, 96 S.Ct. 2868, 2874-75, 49 L.Ed.2d 826 (1976). The government has a direct interest in protecting the rights of its
Page 1421
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
What is the current state of the law on whether a state conviction "relates" to aggravated sexual abuse sexual abuse, or abusive sexual conduct involving a minor or ward? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a victim of physical abuse need to report it to the government authorities to establish the government's inability or unwillingness to protect him? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a plaintiff sue "persons acting under the color of state law" who deprive an individual of federal constitutional rights or limited federal statutory rights? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
When a police officer, acting under color law, is punished more severely for sexual abuse that occurred while the victim was also in his custody than the sexual abuse committed while he was in his own custody, is it permissible double counting? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is a person who, under color of state law, deprives an individual of federal constitutional rights or limited federal statutory rights? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is a federal employee's right to sue the federal government over a personnel rule that limits the scope of the civil rights of the employee? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the effect of a federal action for non-federal action in which a plaintiff is seeking to force a federal judge to dismiss the federal action? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
If a minor was a minor at the time of the sexual abuse, what is the impact of Section 2G2.2 of the Child Abuse Guideline on the sentence of a convicted child abuser? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can an individual who was deprived of a federal right by a person acting under color of state law seek compensation in federal court? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the government's argument in support of its contention that the federal government does not have the authority to compel pretrial disclosure of the identity of government witnesses? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
