Curated OER
Due Process of Law and the Jim Crow Era
Students analyze eight case studies of Supreme Court decisions regarding due process of law and their impact on American society in the early 20th century. They digest that although the 14th amendment was intended to give federal rights...
Cornell University
Cornell University: Law School: Powell v. Alabama
Provides the full text of the opinion of Justice Sutherland in the landmark Supreme Court case of Powell v. Alabama, which deals with the Fourteenth Amendment and due process of law, and which were found to be denied to the defendants in...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: Fifth Amendment
Text and full descriptive summary of the 5th Amendment to the Constitution. Reference accompanied by links to related material including, video, timeline, and news sources.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: Annotation 10: Sixth Amendment: Assistance to Council
This article uses specific court cases to show how the right to counsel at trial was developed into the present day standard.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: u.s. Supreme Court: Powell v. Alabama (1932)
Features the full text of the opinion delivered by Justice Sutherland of the Supreme Court. This case involved the issue of due process of law.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: u.s. Supreme Court: Gitlow v. New York (1925)
This Supreme Court case involved the subject of criminal anarchy. Read the complete text of the opinion delivered by Justice Sanford of the Supreme Court.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: u.s. Supreme Court: Escobedo v. Illinois (1964)
A detailed description of the United States Supreme Court decision on the appeal of the case Escobedo v. Illinois, which ruled on the right to have counsel under the 6th and 14th Amendments to the Constitution.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Crime and Punishment
Learning module on crime, punishment and the justice system. Students and teachers can view videos and search links to National Museum of Crime and Punishment.
Lectric Law Library
'Lectric Law: Trial
This resource has a general definition of a trial, both historic and modern, and it also describes various types of trials.
Lectric Law Library
'Lectric Law Library: Contempt of Court
This site gives a complete description of the legal term contempt of court. It also describes various types of contempt of court.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Civil Liberties and the War on Terrorism
This August of 2002 report discusses post-September 11 treatment of Arab and Muslim people residing in the U.S.
Other
The Alliance: Review of in Re Gault
This article provides an easily understandable description of the 1967 U.S Supreme Court case involving Gerald Gault.
Other
Miranda Warnings: When Are They Really Necessary?
This site discusses the different situations in which the Miranda Warnings are necessary.
Other
Due Process and Complaints
A reference site outlining the special education due process and complaint rights of parents and educators. The site provides a definition for due process, compliance complaints, and outlines the rights of parents.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Andrew Johnson Historic Site: Fourteenth Amendment
The complete text of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: Legal Rights
This website contains an interactive timeline about the history of legal rights in the United States.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: The Supreme Court: Landmark Cases: Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
PBS presents a summary of the landmark Supreme Court case of Miranda v. Arizona which ruled that a person suspected of a crime must be informed of their constitutional rights before police questioning, becoming known as the "Miranda...
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: u.s. Constitution: Fourteenth Amendment
Presents the Fourteenth Amendment - Rights Guaranteed Privileges and Immunities of Citizenship, Due Process and Equal Protection. Includes a lengthy list of annotations to the Amendment.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: u.s. Supreme Court: In Re Gault (1967)
Full court transcript of 1967 U.S. Supreme Court case involving a juvenile, Gerald Gault.
Lectric Law Library
Lectric Law: Due Process
This resource presents a detailed description of the legal term "due process" with court cases cited.
Lectric Law Library
Lectric Law Library: Venue
This resource provides a thorough summary of the legal term "venue".
Syracuse University
Syracuse University: Youth Due Process Gerald Gault
This site contains a description of the juvenile justice system, background on the case involving Gerald Gault, and learning exercises for teachers to use in class.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: World History Chronology: The 14th Amendment Is Ratified
Read about the 14th Amendment and its impact on the lives of African Americans during Reconstruction and later.
