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Race and the Law Research Guide: Legal Resources

Government Resources

U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Established by Congress as an independent, bipartisan, fact-finding federal agency tasked with informing the development of national civil rights policy and enhancing enforcement of federal civil rights laws.
Harvey Library Commission on Civil Rights Subject Guide
A collection of the Commissions publications or organized by subject.

Crime and Punishment

Death Penalty Information Center
Institute on Race and Justice
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
Established in 1972, the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) is a federally funded resource offering justice and drug-related information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide.

Treatises

Race, Law, and American Society: 1607 to Present by Gloria J. Browne-Marshall
Call Number: KF 4755 .B76 2007
ISBN: 9780415952934
Publication Date: 2007-03-20
Race, Racism and American Law by Derrick A. Bell
Call Number: KF 4757 .B35 2008
ISBN: 9780735575745
Publication Date: 2008-07-23
Race, Culture, Psychology, and Law by Kimberly Holt Barrett (Editor); William H. George (Editor)
Call Number: KF 4755 R33 2005
ISBN: 9780761926634
Publication Date: 2004-08-19

50-State Surveys

Particular issues as treated by multiple state statutes. These surveys only address selected narrow topics and may not be current.

50 State Surveys [Westlaw] This link opens in a new window
50 State Surveys [LexisNexis] This link opens in a new window

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