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Introduction to Civil Rights Law: History, Doctrine, and Practice
Course #: PHILLAW 240
Description:
This course introduces students to the American civil rights tradition, with a focus on constitutional principles, landmark cases, and contemporary issues. We will explore the evolution of civil rights from the Reconstruction Amendments to present-day debates over race, gender, sexuality, and disability. Emphasis is placed on legal reasoning, case law, and the role of law in shaping social change.
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