LAWS C611 - State Constitutional Law

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

LAWS - Law School

Description:

This course will provide an in-depth study of the renewed resurgence of state constitutional law--"New Judicial Federalism". It will cover such topics as the history of state constitutions in early America; the "adequate and independent state grounds doctrine"; search and seizure; the "good faith" exception to the exclusionary rule; peremptory challenges; freedom of speech and expression; the right to privacy (including drug testing, homosexuality, AIDS issues, and the "right to die"). It will also discuss equal protection, abortion funding, and separation of church and state. Students are expected to produce a seminar paper of publishable quality. Students will also be encouraged to participate in a national writing competition sponsored by Temple Law Review and the National Association of Attorneys General. As part of the seminar, each student will be expected to make an oral presentation relating to his or her topic, and receive criticism and comments prior to writing the final draft of the seminar paper. Enrollment is limited to 15 students. Prerequisite: Constitutional Law

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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