Civil Rights Litigation
SLN #: 74027Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 007
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Selmi
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
This course will explore litigation as a tool to advance civil rights. The primary focus will be on Section 1983 (42 U.S.C. ยง 1983), the principal federal statute relied upon to vindicate constitutional rights. The course will explore the case law relevant to Section 1983, including issues of immunity and remedies, and will include litigation relating to police and criminal justice reform. In addition to case law, the class will incorporate documents relating to recent or ongoing litigation. Other civil rights statutes and issues will also discussed with a focus on contemporary issues.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes, With Instructor's Approval
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Final Paper
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.