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Civil Rights Threaded Discussion 1

Describe the history of how abortion became an area of Supreme Court jurisprudence. What legal decisions and concepts were central to the case of Roe v. Wade (1973)?

How is the case Grisworld v. Connecticut connected to Roe v. Wade?

Which constitutional amendments are lawyers most likely to refer to when arguing in favor of the abortion right?

Mention at least two amendments and explain how they can be interpreted to be applicable to the case Roe v. Wade.

Summarize the Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade.

What are some examples of restrictions on abortion that have been upheld since the Supreme Court's decision in Roe?

Why do you think the federal government got involved in the issue of abortion?

Civil Liberties Discussion 2

First Amendment clearly prohibits any restrictions on the freedom of speech.

Does this mean we have absolute freedom of speech? Identify the types of speech that are not automatically granted protection under the First Amendment.

Discuss issues that the U.S. Supreme Court faced when dealing with each type of speech that are not completely protected by the 1st Amendment.

Explain what type of "tests" and definitions the Supreme Court has come up with to decide when it is appropriate to regulate speech.

At the end, evaluate and share your opinion about the Supreme Court's handling of the free speech rights.

Discuss the specific rules around the issue of Freedom of Speech as they are laid out for you in the textbook (e-textbook), not on Wikipedia or other online sources.

Online research is fine, but do not substitute it for reading the assigned textbook chapter.