Make a strong argument as to why we should study your number 1 choice.
Include your opinion; do you agree or disagree with either party? Do you agree with a Supreme or other Court decision on this issue?
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1. Grutter v. Bollinger (univ of michigan) ; and Amy Fischer vs. University of Texas , Affirmative Action: Can universities use race as a factor in admissions without violating the 14th amendment of the Constitution?
Amy Fischer; a white girl denied admission; overlooked for her white identity maritza, 20 jerson, brandon,20 victor 20, raul, becky
Amy Fischer; a white girl denied admission; overlooked for her white identity maritza, 20 jerson, brandon,20 victor 20, raul, becky
1.Top 8-10%; diversity vs. rights of the individual; is it racial preference system? Fight history of discrimination of the past.
2. Citizens United v. FEC Can the government limit campaign donations? Does a political action committee or group have the constitutional right to donate unlimited contributions to a political campaign? Protected speech; Supreme Court voted for Citizens United JC 20.. Lucy, chayuth 20, carlos 20
4. Shelby County v. Holder, Can a state government make changes to voting districts in the South without obstaining Federal pre-clearance? makethe Supreme Court struck down Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act, which established a formula for Congress to use when determining if a state or voting jurisdiction requires prior approval before changing its voting laws. Currently under Section 5 of mostly Southern—states with a history of discrimination must get clearance from Congress before changing voting rules to make sure racial minorities are not negatively affected. Supreme court said Section 5 is not useful. Sofia 20, kevin
5. Reynolds Tobacco v. FDA; Can the FDA compel the Tobacco Industry to provide graphic imagery on cigarette packaging? 1..inform the public; 2. violates tobacco industry freedom of speech Gayanne, andrew, rebecca, javier,20 jannette.
6.Town of Greece v. Galloway; Legislative Prayer Is prayer at sessions of government bodies (legislative prayer) unconstitutional ? Do these prayers endorse religion? This case will consider Establishment Clause violations for the part forty years. VAL, Cat 20
7 .McCullen v. Coakley, Massachusett. Free Speech. Can a Massachusetts law creating a 35 -100 feet buffer zone around abortion clinics, in which no one can approach a pregnant woman to offer her information or encouragement not to proceed with abortion , violates the First Amendment? Aron, max 20 Carlos, alma, kevin 20, alma 20
8 Oklahoma v. Barber. Personhood Law. Can a state decide when a fetus is a human? Does life begin at conception? Can a state stop abortions? A ballot measure to the state constitution was struck down by the Oklahoma Supreme Court. It would ban access to abortions and that a fertilized human egg as a person is clearly unconstitutional.Takes away choice. Does is violate the 14th amendment JAY, Leonor, diana, 20 erik 20,
9. NSA Phone Surveillance: Could Be Headed For Supreme Court – Can the government tap our emails and phone calls in order to protect and secure our country after 9/11? kimberly, julian, jesus, angel, 20 peter,20 kevin
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