Gale Encyclopedia of American Law Volume 1 P43 fully illuminates today's leading cases, major statutes, legal terms and concepts, notable persons involved with the law, important documents and more. Legal issues are fully discussed in easy-to-understand language, including such high-profile topics as the Americans with Disabilities Act, capital punishment, domestic violence, gay and lesbian rights, physician-assisted suicide and thousands more. | 408 ASYLUMS issuance of the proposed regulations. As of September 2009 the case was still pending a final decision. FURTHER READINGS Documents and Information on Rody Alvarado s Claim for Asylum in the . Center for Gender Refugee Studies. Available online at http campaigns website home page http accessed September 27 2009 . Kimmel Barbara Brooks and Alan M. Lubiner. 2000. Immigration Made Simple An Easy-to-Read Guide to the . Immigration Process. Chester . Next Decade. Nicholson Frances and Patrick Twomey eds. 1999. Refugee Rights and Realities Evolving International Concepts and Regimes. Cambridge Cambridge Univ. Press. CROSS REFERENCES Aggravation Aliens Homeland Security Department Felony Refugees ASYLUMS Establishments that exist for the aid and protection of individuals in need of assistance due to disability such as insane persons those who are physically handicapped or persons who are unable to properly care for themselves such as orphans. The term asylum has been used in constitutional and legislative provisions to encompass all institutions that are established and supported by the general public. An insane asylum is one in which custody and care is provided for people with mental problems. An orphanage is an asylum set up as a shelter or refuge for infants and children who do not have parents or guardians. Establishment and Maintenance In the absence of constitutional restrictions the state is permitted to fulfill its obligation to aid or support individuals in need of care by contributions to care facilities established or maintained by political subdivisions and private charity. in addition the state may inaugurate a state asylum delegating the management responsibility thereof to a private corporation. Some authorities view contributions to asylums of religious organizations or private enterprises as violative of constitutional prohibitions of government aid to parochial institutions or .
