The Solomon Amendment prohibits schools receiving federal funds from denying the military entry to campuses, access to students on campus, and access to student recruiting information. This law, passed as a part of the Department of Defense Appropriation Bills in 1995 and 1996, is targeted at punishing colleges and universities who prevent the military recruiting […]
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The Solomon Amendment
SLDN Fact Sheet: The Solomon Amendment Bullet The Solomon Amendment — Historical Context and Current Resources Bullet FAIR v. Rumsfeld – Complaint; U.S. District Court, New Jersey Bullet The Solomon Amendment Bullet The Solomon Amendment: Myths & Facts Bullet Fair v. Rumsfeld — Decision – November 29, 2004; U.S. Court of Appeals for the […]
READ MORENew York Firefighter Claiming Self-Defense in Altercation with Fellow Firefighter
New York firefighter Baraka Smith was arrested at his first day at work at Engine Company 225 after an altercation in the lock room with another firefighter Salvatore Corallo took place. Smith, an 11 year veteran, is accused of putting a chokehold on Corallo until he fell unconscious. Smith’s attorney, James Kildruff, says that Smith […]
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