Rush to judgment: an empirical analysis of environmental equity in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency enforcement actions

Article Abstract:

The author investigates charges that the Environmental Protection Agency discriminates by handing out less severe penalties to violators in minority areas. He concludes that an examination of the data show that such an accusation is unfounded.

Statistical Data Included, Political aspects, Race discrimination, The National Law Journal (Newspaper)

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The need for sound judgment in analyzing U.S. Environmental Protection Agency enforcement actions

Article Abstract:

Evan J. Ringquist responds to Mark Atlas's critique of his previous article on race and class discrimination in environmental enforcement actions, claiming Atlas misrepresented his arguments and committed logical fallacies.

Cases, Judicial process, Atlas, Mark

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Safe and sound judgment

Article Abstract:

Mark Atlas answers the Evan J. Ringquist's criticisms of his work on the social equity of environmental enforcement.

Judicial power

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