Civics, the Law, and You

Questions and inquiries should be directed to John Wheeler, Director, ISBA Center for Law & Civic Education, at (515) 697-7882 or civiceducation@iowabar.org.

PAST EVENTS

Current Issues in the U.S. Supreme Court

May 2021

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Resources: Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L.
Amy Howe’s summary of the case and the parties’ positions
Audio of the April 28 oral argument
The school district’s brief
The student’s brief
Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District
Decision of the Court
Link to SCOTUSblog Coverage

Resources: Lange v. California
Amy Howe’s summary of the case and the parties’ positions
Audio of the February 24, 2021 oral argument
Lange’s brief
The State of California’s brief
Brief of Court-Appointed Amicus Curiae
Decision of the Court
Link to SCOTUSblog Coverage

Additional Event Resource
How a Case Gets to the U.S. Supreme Court

Rule of Law

Feb. 2021

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Resources
Law Day 2021
Rule of Law (High School Level)
Marbury v. Madison (1803) and Resource Materials - PBS
Marbury v. Madison - Khan Academy

Voting Rights in America: An Exploration & Celebration of the 15th, 19th, 24th and 26th Amendments and a look at Challenges Facing Voting Rights Today

Oct. 2020

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Resources
Iowa Secretary of State
Iowa League of Women Voters of Iowa
Iowa League of Women Voters (Voting Rights)
Voter Ready
Documentary Series: Trail of Hope
American Experience: The Vote
The Andrew Goodman Foundation
Law Day 2021
History of Voting Rights in America: Constitutional Provisions and Federal Laws
TED - Ed: The Fight for the Right to Vote in the United States
Facing History and Ourselves
Bill of Rights Institute
Business Insider Article (includes Timeline of U.S. Voting Rights)