Course Description

LAWS 8613
Civil Liberties Litigation
General Description:
In-depth case studies of issues and litigation strategies relevant to the prosecution and defense of civil liberties cases. Focus is on significant historical and contemporary lawsuits.

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LAWS 8613-001

Instructor(s): Emily Calhoun

Credits: 2

Meeting Times & Locations:
   Mon   7:30 AM - 10:00 AM   WOLF 303
   Wed   4:00 PM - 5:40 PM   WOLF 303

Textbook Info: Ross & Voss, Jr., Sword & Shield: A Practical Approach to Section 1983 Litigation, (ABA Ssection of State & Local Gov't Law, most recent ed.), ISBN 1590317661. Gilles & Goluboff, Civil Rights Stories, (Foundation, 2008), ISBN 9781599410814.

First Assignment: Please register for the course on TWEN, read the syllabus and the readings assigned for the first class.