Social Controversies and the Constitution

Pro-life march, Washington, DC, 2003
| Today's class will examine the increasing use of the courts as a forum for deciding social issues that once focused on the political arena. |
Readings:
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Rabinowitz, No Crueler Tyrannies (all)--finish up for next Tuesday |
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Lawrence v. Texas (summary of case) |
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edited majority opinion |
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Scalia dissent (start at p. 31) |