Howes v. Fields, 2012 ...

Please review the following Supreme Court decision that was passed down this week. Why did the Supreme Court decide to hear this case? What are the implications for Due Process? Were any precedents altered?

Please also notice the format of this Supreme Court decision, so you can replicate the design for your hypothetical assignment.

Recent Supreme Court Ruling ...

Please read the following Washington Post article concerning the Supreme Court's consideration of the role of race in the college admission process. Please share your reaction.

Reaction to 12 Angry Men ...

Please share your personal reaction to the film. Discuss the following questions ... What Is “Reasonable Doubt”? Which characters base their decisions on prejudice? How would you have voted if you were on the jury?

Reaction to Gideon's Trumpet ...

Please share your reaction to the movie. Explain the current interpretation of the Sixth Amendment right to counsel and its connection to the 14th Amendment due process application to the states established by the Gideon v. Wainwright case.

Schools and Religion ...

Read the following NYT article about Schools and Religion and post your reaction. Was the Supreme Court right in its approach to this potential establishment of religion?