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Journal Link 2.1: Boots, D. P., Bihari, J., & Elliot, E. (2009). The state of the castle: An overview of recent trends in state castle doctrine legislation and public policy. Criminal Justice Review, 34(4), 1-21.

Questions that apply to this article:

1. What are some of the concerns from law enforcement and prosecutors in regards to castle doctrine laws?
2. Where were the expanded castle doctrine or stand your ground laws first given precedent?
3. Are you for or against castle doctrine laws? Provide reasons to support you belief.

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Journal Link 2.2: Riccucci, N. M. (2007). Moving away from a strict scrutiny standard for affirmative action: Implications for public management. The American Review of Public Administration, 37(2), 123-141.

Questions that apply to this article:

1. What are the three judicial tests discussed in the article?
2. What were the differences in the cases Grutter, (2003) and Gratz v. Bollinger (2003)?
3. How is Johnson v. Santa Clara County Transportation Agency (1987) important to Riccuccis (2007) analysis?