June 9, 2022
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Today began with a webinar on researching U.S. federal statutes. I always enjoy refresher courses on areas that require attention to detail. The law changes regularly, so it is helpful to always stay on top.
I am preparing my topics to submit for approval tomorrow. I have narrowed down to three topics so far, but I will try to add more as time permits.
1) Japanese internment camp daily life: I would like to write about what life was like for Japanese people interred in camps during World War II. I will draw on Executive Order 9066, history of specific camps, and the personal experiences of my grandparents who kept physical records of their time in camp. For example, my great-uncle played baseball at Poston and his uniform hangs in my living room. My great-grandma died in camp as a result of negligent medical care. Or it can be less personal and focus on what people generally did
2) So.... you live in a haunted house? Haunted houses, or stigmatized property. This article will discuss the legalities surrounding what designates a house “haunted” for purposes of buying/selling. Spotlights on notable haunted houses and state legislation.
3) Jailhouse Lawyers/Jerry Rosenberg: I am interested in writing about jailhouse lawyers and legal research in prisons. Jerry Rosenberg was the first inmate in New York to receive his law degree and he used it to help as many as 200 inmates during the course of his 46 year sentence. I think the article will revolve around Jerry and his rise to jailhouse lawyering while also providing a historical background to issues surrounding legal research in prisons.
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