| Title: | Civil Liberties in War & Peace |
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| Course Section Number: | PSC-314-01 |
| Department: | Political Science |
| Description: | Political Science 314: Civil Liberties in War and Peace. This course will explore how well (or poorly) the Supreme Court has protected the civil liberties of those we fear most: those who challenge our most deeply held beliefs; those suspected of violent crime; and those accused of waging war against us. Should we protect speech even if it is racist, terrorist or otherwise offensive? For example, should we permit people to protest at military funerals? Should we exclude evidence that would convict a rapist because it was obtained without a Miranda warning? Should we extend to terrorists the due process of law they are seeking to destroy? For example, should suspected terrorists get jury trials? Can we try suspected terrorists if the evidence against them was extracted through torture? And can we detain terrorists without trial if we currently lack evidence but believe that they will attack us if we release them? Debating such questions will help us understand the nature and purpose of civil liberties and the role of courts in enforcing them. Prerequisite: Open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors |
| Credits: | 1.00 |
| Start Date: | January 14, 2019 |
| End Date: | May 4, 2019 |
| Meeting Information: |
01/15/2019-05/02/2019 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 08:00AM - 09:15AM, Baxter Hall, Room 212
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| Faculty: | Himsel, Scott |
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