CJ 239 - National Security & Civil Liberty

Institution:

Albertus Magnus College

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Description:

In this course, students will explore the complex problems faced by our nation as we attempt to balance the conflicting need to maintain our national security with the need to ensure individual civil liberty. Topics covered include: subjecting civilians to military justice, martial law declaration, suspending habeas corpus, designating persons as unlawful combatants, and law enforcement scrutiny of lawful political protest. In addition, students will review how the events taking place during various time periods in our history, such as the Civil War, the Cold War era, and the 1960s shaped our government's policies toward balancing security needs with the guarantee of civil liberties we enjoy. Offered annually. 3 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.albertus.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 773-8550

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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