Law · Boston College
This course examines the most pervasive and complex form of public law in the United States--the law of local governments. In examining the doctrine (and lack thereof) defining local government law, the course provides a foundation for the many areas of legal practice that deal with local issues, disputes, and concerns. More broadly, the course asks whether local governments serve or impede broader commitments to equality, democracy, inclusion, and participation. We will focus on issues such as federal and state control of city decision-making, the conflict between central cities and suburbs a
