Thomson Reuters
Find Law: Article Iii: Categories of Contempt
An in-depth look at the different types of contempt of court, in the United States legal system.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Law School: In Re Gault
The full text of the Supreme Court opinion, delivered by Mr. Justice Fortas, which reversed the judgement in the 1967 Arizona case against 15-year old Gerald Gault.
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.
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.
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.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution
This encyclopedia article explains what it means to plead the Fifth, and provides an excerpt from the Fifth Amendment.
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.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: Protection Against Double Jeopardy
Check out this interactive timeline of the protection against double jeopardy in the United States.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: Right Against Self Incrimination
Check out this interactive timeline of the right against self-incrimination in the United States.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: Takings Clause
Check out this interactive timeline of the takings clause in the United States.
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...
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Leo Frank Trial
The Ballad of Mary Phagan was sung in support of executing Leo Frank, but was he truly guilty of killing young Mary Phagan? What effect did anti-Semitism have on the trial? Discern for yourself the fairness of this trial after examining...
CNN
Cnn: Seeking to Preserve Miranda Warnings
An CNN news article discussing whether or not the Miranda rulings should be kept entact.
Illinois Institute of Technology
Oyez: Everson v. Board of Education
Brief account of the Everson v. Board of Education Supreme Court case. Gives dates, facts, questions, and conclusion.
University of Maryland
University of North Texas: The Great Chief Justice: John C. Marshall
A review of the book The Great Chief Justice: John C. Marshall and the Rule of Law by Charles F. Hobson. Primarily covers Marshall's most important decisions. The reviewer also summarizes the major legal influences which shaped...
Other
U.s. Supreme Court: Miranda v. Arizona, 384 u.s. 436 (1966)
A complete and in-depth history of the 1966 U.S. court case of Miranda v. Arizona.