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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Immigrant Felons and Deportation

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a case study of a 63 year-old woman who was almost deported recently because of a felony she committed in 1998. An audio version of this story is also available.
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Differences Between Civil and Criminal Law in the Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides a well-organized introduction to the differences between civil and criminal law. Addresses topics such as "punishment," "burden of proof," "protections for criminal defendants" and "ignorance of the law." Examples...