Constitutional Law & Rights Topic Area

Constitutional Law & Rights Topic Area

The Constitution of the United States, 45k
The U.S. Supreme Court's Early Years, 4k


Constitutional Law, 11k
Constitutional Law Outline, 32k, Zip
Another Const. Law Outline, 30k
A 3rd Constitutional Law Outline, 40k


Can We Take our Freedoms for Granted?, 30k
Brief Bibliography on the U.S. Constitution, 8k
U.S. Archivist's Certification of 27th Amend., 5k
Some Constitutional Issues & Points for Discussion, 11k
Notable Court Decisions on Constitutional Issues, 270k


For A Little Comparison:

People's Republic of China Constitution Preamble & Excerpts, 14k
Republic of Hungary Constitution, 60k
Some Nazi Laws On Jews, 2k


FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES

Artistic Freedom, 15k
ACLU on the 1st Amendment., 7k
Freedom of Expression, 30k
U.S. & Canadian Press Freedom Re: Courts, 30k, Zip
Controlling Protest's 1st Amend. Implications, 30k


1st Amendment Outline, 50k, Zip
Hate Speech on Campus, 13k
Some Recent Cases on Censorship, 5k
Some 1st Amendment & Censorship Cases, 5k
History of Censorship In Canada, 25k


Jeffreys v. City Col NY, 2nd Cir., 25k
8/96 Order Affirming OJ Civil Trial Gag Order & Camera Ban, 11k
Abrams v. U.S., 1919, 31k
OK to Criminalize 'Anti-American' Speech
NY Times v. U.S., '71, 101k
'Pentagon Papers' Case - Nixon's 'Prior Restraint' Attempt Unconstitutional


Church & State, 14k
Religion & our Public Schools ACLU, 30k
Supreme's Rulings on Religious Freedom [for school discussion], 6k


House Report on '94 Indian Religious Freedom Act excerpts, 26k
'94 American Indian Religious Freedom Act Amendment Allowing Indian Peyote Use, 7k
Fed Judge Rules Non-Indian Peyote Pusher's Prosecution Unconstitutional, 40k
The Supreme's Smith Peyote Decision & the Compelling Gov't Interest Test, 5k


THE SECOND AMENDMENT

The Library's a Strong Supporter of Gun Control, meaning: The Ability to Hit What you're Aiming At.
Besides, if Guns are Outlawed How can we Shoot the Liberals... and Conservatives?



Certainly one of the chief guarantees of freedom under any government, no matter how popular and respected, is the right of citizens to keep and bear arms.... The right of citizens to bear arms is just one guarantee against arbitrary government, one more safeguard against tyranny... - Hubert Humphrey, liberal

Banning guns addresses a fundamental right of all Americans to feel safe. - Dianne Feinstein, liberal hypocrite

The ACLU's Policy on Gun Control, 12k
The Framer's Intentions about the 2nd Amendment, 20k
9th Circuit's '95 Decision on Brady Bill's Constitutionality, 45k

No man shall ever be debarred the use of arms. The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government. - Thomas Jefferson

I like automatic weapons. I fought for my right to use them in Vietnam. - Oliver Stone

It is criminal to teach a man not to defend himself when he is the constant victim of brutal attacks. It is legal and lawful to own a shotgun or a rifle. We believe in obeying the law. - Malcolm X

Arms, like laws, discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe and preserve order... - Thomas Paine

Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. They are the American people's liberty teeth and keystone under independence. The very atmosphere of firearms everywhere restrains evil interference. - George Washington

We're going to hammer guns on the anvil of relentless legislative strategy.
We're going to beat guns into submission! - Sen. Charles Schumer



OTHER CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES

14th Amendment Outline, 54k, Zip
English as the Only U.S. Language, 12k
Electronic Privacy Rights in the Workplace, 8k
Guide to the Net Resources on Individual Rights, 25k, Zip
Clinton's 2/96 Memo on the 'Benefits' of School Uniforms, 5k'Standardized uniforms encourages the subordination of personal preferences and identities in favor of the overall group.' - William Rehnquist


Aids & Civil Liberties, 11k
Court Reinstates Law Denying Gay Rights, 3k
Report on Discrimination due to Physical Size, 50k
Reproductive Freedom Rights of Minors, 13k
Reproductive Freedom - The Right to Choose, 20k


Property Compensation Bill's Opposition, 11k
Supremes Limits Local Bars to Group Homes, 10k
Local Land Control & the U.S. Constitution., 17k
Pennsylvania Coal v. Mahon, '22, 24k Property Regulation can be Unconstitutional


Due Process Mini-Outline, 10k
Supremes on No-Knock Searches - Syllabus, 3k
A Few Cites from the Supremes on Police I.D. Checks, 2k
Constitutional Guide to the Use of Cellmate Informants, 25k


Flag Desecration Legislation Pros & Cons, 20k, Zip
Civil Liberty Implications of Terrorism Laws, 35k


Some Important ACLU Supreme Court Victories, 30k
ACLU on Congress's Assault on Civil Liberties, 6k
ACLU on Counterterrorism Legislation, 6k
ACLU on Crime Bills, 5k


MORE COURT CASES & DECISIONS

M'Culloch v. Maryland, 1819, 65k, Zip Constitution's 'The Supreme Law of the Land'
9th Circuit's '96 Opinion, 35k Calif. Gas Chamber is Cruel & Unusual Punishment
Gregg v. Georgia, 1976, 57k, Zip Death Penalty Not Inherently Cruel & Unusual Punishment
Bivens v. Six Unknown Fed. Narcotics Agents, 1971, 86k, OKed Suing Feds for Unconstitutional Acts


9th Cir's '96 Ruling, 109k, Zip Right to Die is Constitutionally Protected
Supreme's '96 Decision, 25k, Zip Allowing Forfeiture of Innocent Owner's Property
Kastigar v. U.S., 1972, 62k Granting 'Use Immunity' can Override Self-Incrimination Privilege