| Title: | Civil Liberties in War & Peace |
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| Course Section Number: | PPE-338-01 |
| Department: | Philosophy, Politics, Economic |
| Description: | Can a state pass an "anti-woke" law prohibiting professors or students from arguing that our nation still suffers from the effects of systemic racism? Can a state pass a "don't say gay law" prohibiting discussion in school of LGBTQ topics by minors? Can a government ban books from a public library which address racism or which have LGBTQ characters? Would prosecuting President Trump for inciting a riot on January 6, 2021, violate his First Amendment free speech rights? Can we stop white supremacists and ISIS from using the internet to recruit followers? Can we use cellphone location data or internet search histories to convict citizens of crime? Can we detain terrorists without trial if we currently lack evidence but believe that they will attack us if we release them? This course will explore how well (or poorly) courts have protected the civil liberties of people or ideas we fear: ideas which challenge deeply held beliefs; persons suspected of violent crime; and persons accused of waging war against us. Debating such questions will help us understand the nature and purpose of civil liberties and the role of courts in enforcing them. Open to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. PPE-338-01=PSC-314-01 |
| Credits: | 1.00 |
| Start Date: | January 15, 2024 |
| End Date: | May 4, 2024 |
| Meeting Information: |
01/15/2024-05/04/2024 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 08:00AM - 09:15AM, Baxter Hall, Room 212
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| Faculty: | Himsel, Scott |
Course Status & Cross-Listings
| Cross-list Group Capacity: | 20 |
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| Cross-list Group Student Count: | 20 |
| Calculated Course Status: | WAITLISTED |
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