Review the current https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/slipopinion/19 and select a case that deals with an issue of civil liberties or civil rights. Draft a majority opinion for that case, making sure you reference related cases mentioned in your text.
Learning objective(s):
- Recognize the rise of civil liberties.
- Explain the how judicial review shapes civil liberties and civil rights.
Grading Rubric:
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- Please select a court case that is no more than a year old.
- While the time for completion will vary from person to person, please allow approximately 45 minutes to complete.
- I recommend composing your content offline in a text editor and then copy and paste the text into your reply post. If something happens you will have an offline copy of all of your hard work!
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